Audio Aero Prima integrated Mk1. Just bought it

Hi, thank you very much for your comments. Actually, I do agree that the Krell or the McIntosh sound really too "electric". I really like the sound of valve amps. (Never heard a hybrid...)

I just bought a pair of Triangle Antal XS and I think they would match well with a low powered hybrid. Forgive my ignorance but to be honest I wouldn't know how to connect the Antal with this, since each speaker has four speaker posts whereas the amp only has two per speaker. Can you please tell me how to hook them up? Any advice on which cables should I get?

Oh, and forgot. One last question. Is this amp well serviced in the US?

Thanks again for the patience! Josep

Hi, I am really interested on this amp since I am considering buying it. I really appreciate all your comes since I am pretty new myself to the hi-fi world.

One question, I have been told that this amp has a very low Signal Noise To Ration (70db) - whatever that is... - How important is this feature? I checked other amps (i.e. Kora or Krell) and they seem to deliver higher SNRs. any thoughts? Thanks!

Howard and Chris,

You have no idea how thankful I am for all this explanation. Honestly, I can't wait to have all the system set up. I will keep you all posted!

PS. Any bananas/brass brands you would recommend? I heard Eichmann are really good.

Cheers,

Josep

Well, you guys made it. I spent the whole morning researching tubes online and didn't get any work done. Anyway, this is for the good.

I asked the seller of my MkI and it has a Tesla tube. I did a little searched and it seems they are really similar to the Siemmens.
See here:

http://www.mht.bme.hu/~ehmann/Tesla%20vs.Siemens/tesla_vs.siemens.htm

Nevertheless, I am rather suspicious. Tesla tubes are slightly cheaper than Siemmens (See the following listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67816&item=5754089979&rd=1)

Regardless, I love the man (Tesla), probably the greatest investor of all times. So, I will give them a shot. Needless to say that I will compare them against the Siemmens and the Mullard.

Once again, thanks for everything. Josep

Hi everyone, while I am waiting for my MKI to arrive I emailed the Audio Aero guys because I was wondering whether this is a class-A amp or not. Well, they finally replied (to my surprise) saying this is a class-B. (Not even a class AB.) Well, I know there is more to life than class-A and other technical specifications, but can anyone provide some thoughts on this matter? Thanks, Josep

I just received the MK1. I must say I am really impressed with its performance. The sound is warm and honestly I don't know why you need more than 40W. It makes my Triangles fly! The only thing that surprised me is that it did not have phono stage, but that's fine. I don't even own a turntable. Right now it has the Tesla tube in it and I bought a couple of Mullards and the Siemmens to compare, but I think I'll wait, since it seems that it is pretty tough to open. (It's got many screws...)
In addition, I have to tell you that Audio Aero contacted me again correcting their last email. The amp is AB, apparently it uses the TDA7294 DMOS amp. I guess that just gives me piece of mind. Thank you all for your great advice. Josep

Hi, quick question, I am trying ot use the Prima as a preamp. Has anyone try it with McIntosh or Gamut? Can you tell me how to hook it up?

Thanks,

Josep