I've been using a Prima Luna Dialogue Premium HP for three years. The sound is different to me than what I had been used to in traditional vintage tubes. There is no high end roll off, no emphasized mid bass bloom, rather a consistent presentation through the whole spectrum. I've read that this is the modern tube sound that all manufacturers are going for but my experience is only 1970s Dyneco and Jolida before Prima Luna. After a lengthy burn in period I love it. I was using g Tekton Lore speakers but recently switched back to my old Thiel 1.5s. Very happy with the switch as the midrange is much better. But going to add a Rel sub soon. So from a synergy standpoint I can recommend Prima Luna Dialogue Premium HP at 75 watts into Thiel 1.5, larger Thiel might require more power. Speaker cables are Nordost Red Dawn. Cables are as relevant as what they connect.
Audio Research, AYON and Primaluna tube amplifiers.
Hello Agoners,
May I ask how would these 3 companies stand out from each others?
Can we rank them as for:
1. Sound quality
2. Performance
3. Reliable
4. Reputation.
5. Service and support
6. Resell value.
I’m still very new to tube amps and only had Cayin A-88T and VTL ST-150 in the past.