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Hello Tube Amplification--Goodbye Subwoofer

I swapped out a very nice British integrated amplifier for a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP.  After one day, I retired the less-than-year-old subwoofer.  There's no need. 

I also had to experiment with port plugs. 

The grip over the woofers and power of bass is something I have experienced in shops but never like this at home.  Now, as I would drive my old SS integrated up the decibel ladder it had great bass.  I think, though, at lower level listening the tube amp provides warmth and authority. 

Goodbye musical subwoofer.  I loved and cared for you, but the new girl does all I need.  


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You all are probably right. It could enhance presence of the bottom end. I think I was just so bowled over by the new sound.  I'll check back in. 
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Now I'm checking back in to say...

You folks were right.  I've spent about a month with the Primaluna and brought the subwoofer back into the mix.  The Primaluna has low mono output for a subwoofer, which I'm using.  I had to use Neutrik cable from my Creek before.  

The low output RCA is interesting.  It's nearly impossible to get the subwoofer to growl, boom, or be noticeably present, which is superb.   

You all were so right on--the soundstage is bigger, the highs are more relaxed, and the whole picture of music is more sonically on--all of that without hearing any boom, burps, farts, or ugliness from the sub.  

I think I was so excited to hear the Primaluna that I hooked it up without the sub at first.  Being bowled over by the sound, I dismissed the sub.  I'm definitely glad I brought it back in. Thank you!
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