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Any advice on Ayon scorpio integrates?

Hi, quite new to this and first time starting a thread. I am thinking of getting a tube integrated amp at around $2000-3000, for my P3ESR. The ones I have been looking were Primaluna Evo 100, and Unison research Triode25. Then I came to know about Raven and Ayon. Raven seems good but sold out completely so took off from my list to narrow down choices, while Ayon Scorpio seems interesting with A class pentode pushpull, and also as most of their lines are at higher range, making me think there may  be the higher range essence in this lower range scorpio model. Although, there are very few feedbacks or user’s comments on those and would like to ask experienced people here in the forum for any impressions experienced etc..
Not only about the amp itself but mystery is why there are not much of mentioning of Scorpio here either good or bad, despite that could be a interesting alternative to one like Primaluna. 
many advice/comment would be appreciated. 
junvisi

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freediver
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I suspect cost is the main reason you don't read much about Ayon..Primaluna is just such an easy amp to own for less $ it seems to be the jumping off point for new tube amp owners..
I was recently shopping for a new tube integrated & looked at/read up on over 50 new tube integrated amps..I have owned Cayin amps twice & HIGHLY recommend them,made in the same factory as the PL stuff & a superb value for $ spent..The Unison Research is awesome & would last you a lifetime..There is a Mastersound "Box"listed on usaudiomart.com for $2k that is an AMAZING DEAL at the price for a Brand New,ALL ITALIAN made rig..
I ended up ordering an Icon Audio "Stereo 30SE" which is pure Class A SINGLE ENDED(1 pair output tubes)KT150 integrated putting out a massive 28wpc.Pentode mode & 20wpc.in Triode mode..
freediver
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" Icon also is a new  name to me. Class A, pentode/triode, 28/20wpc, enabling SE drive using KT150,,, and with open chassis! I understood this specifically designed with KT150 and not that one can play with tube exchange but this is interesting! I may need to do a deeper learning on this Icon. "
Yes this amp was originally built by the owner of Icon as an end game amp.I've run pretty much every power tube available,in every Class configuration they come in & was confidant that Pure Class A,Single Ended Pentode is perfect for my musical tastes & speakers(Harbeth M30.1)...It's so sweet to be running Ultralinear for hard driving classic rock/Chicago Blues & then switch to Triode Mode for Classical/New Age/Jazz..I'm past the desire to tube roll as well so another reason I went with this amp,EVERY aspect is completely optimized for the KT150..
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