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Anyone own or heard of PrimaLuna?

Hi. First of all, I am not an audiophile but simply love music and like it certain way but not overly crazy. I started out with solid state Mcintosh for couple years. I recently listen to few tube amps like audio research, t+a, cary audio and prima luna. I can afford all those big expensive brands but I thought primaluna sounded as good if not better and it cost fraction of other big names.  Just curious if anyone has experience with it? What you like the most? What you feel need improvement? Any issue with customer service? How's the company? Is quality really that better as they claim against other competitors? Thank you for your feedback. 

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tablejockey
3,999 posts
 
Ifyou do a search, the PL threads go back a decade.

One of the few "bang for your buck" tube amps(domestic or USA)

Great gear AND company support if needed. I've had EXCELLENT 
technical warranty/technical support from PL.

If you're not  stuck on"made in USA" you won't go wrong.

After that, your ears decide if PL is for you. 


tablejockey
3,999 posts
 
"Wondering those who bought a $35,000 amps just because they can afford and it's more of lifestyle or the $35k gears truly that great?"

Generally, those REALLY expensive amps ARE NOT an apple to apples comparison to the PL line. They are designed for Class A
operarion within their power specification. The PL is A/B. Big Difference. Not that you would necessarily hear it,  but you would feel the greater heat coming off the amp for sure.

Lookup electronics 101 amplifier design. Class A by default is highly inefficient, 
 Build wise, they are tied. The uber gear may also have higher end components.


http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/amplifier/amp_5.html

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