I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?

@donjr 

Were you bothered by the fact discovered by JA in the Stereophile -- that the Hegel amp he analyzed did not have good thermal management? 

Looks like Jadis has a nice little integrated. I haven't heard it.

Jim

Dealer, not for Jadis 

Photo of the Jadis

http://www.bluebirdmusic.com/sections/integrateds.html

Totally agree.   As hideous as they are, the opposite is true for their bang for the buck.  I couldn't live with one.  

mbiestek ...Could be said of your KEF Blades also. Not the most appealing looking speaker, but I’m sure they sound great...

I just purchased a new PL preamp a couple months ago and have to say that I really love its looks. The fit and finish is superb and the paint job is flawless. I have to admit it wasn’t very impressive looking in the adds and I really purchased it based on what’s inside for the price. In person it’s a completely different story and I have completely gotten used to the look of the cage with what appears to be real glass side paneles. 

I think they look nice,  but I was skeptical..... until I heard their el34 integrated..... nice amp.   

justinm... If you want to bring your preamp to the next level,try some nos tube rolling. This is where the preamp will really show its quality of sound...

if you place KT150 in there.  The cage won't fit anyways.

The curved cage on Primaluna amplifiers is extremely ugly. Their shiny cases do not help. Visually, they are worse than forgettable. I like the look of Line Magnetic amps, but they sound terrible. Is there a decent alternative?
Just put a bag over her head .... ;)

@defiantboomerang Were you bothered by the fact discovered by JA in the Stereophile -- that the Hegel amp he analyzed did not have good thermal management?

lol, not at all. I didn't even read what JA wrote and it was probably after I bought mine. I don't IR gun my gear. 

My apologies for resurrecting this thread. I personally like Primaluna.

+1 eric_squires
Not sure why people are so juvenile and petty. Be positive, find other things in your life you enjoy if you think tube amps are ugly...

@donjr  

So sorry to hear you bought a defectively designed product.

The OP and madavid0 are conspiring to rule thought.

@donjr 

So sorry to hear you bought a defectively designed product.

@defiantboomerang and what would that be? I hope you don't use John Atkinson as your Consumer Reports guide for audio. 

I am thinking of PL's myself (leaning toward Quicksilver though) and I would just remove the cages if the look does not suit me. I believe if one uses a kt150 tube, the cages must come off anyway

So put on your fav tune,turn off all the lights and bask in the glorious orange glow man!!!