Looking to move to a Tube Integrated setup


I'm moving from solid state class D to a Tube Integrated amplifier and have narrowed it down to (2). The Ayon Scorpio II w/KT150's and the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP w/KT120's. Does anyone have any experience with either or both of these they can share. Recommendations? Others I should consider in the $3K to $6K range? My speakers are relatively efficient at 98dB.

jijoh123

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Yes, better sound was what my ears perceived. Also true regarding the primaluna bridging, though the unit I’m considering has KT120’s already, and as my main speakers are full range and 98dB at 1 watt, I don’t really think I’ll need to do dual mono, though it is a nice option.

I've been using solid state for 40+ years and, from what I've listened to including a somewhat recent listen to the Ayon unit, find the of solid state diminished when compared. Plus, I'd just like to have something different. I'd be keeping my current SS unit anyway..

I do listen to a wide variety of music. Classica, choral and jazz to blues, country and rock

Corelli, To be clear, I do not own the full Be array Moab Matrix LX reviewed by Stereophile. I own a pair of the original Moabs with a single HF Be driver. Totally different unit, sound and measurements. Please pay attention to the original description.

Thanks for the feedback Corelli. I appreciate your candor and passion. I mean not to offend, but at the end of the day, measurements and technical data aside, it really comes down to what it evokes in my heart and in my soul. Music for me is an emotional experience and not a clinical lab analysis. Music, both live and reproduced, speaks to my heart and my innermost feelings.

Was thinking about the SL80 unit. Looks similar to the Chronos Magnum, but different I assume. 

No worries. There are a few of variations or optios,. I have a pair with a single HF driver only on each channel.

Thanks all. I believe I've narrowed it down to the Ayon Triton EVO and Primaluna 400 EVO. Positives on the side of the Primalina 400 is the lower cost along with pulling lower power from the same number of tubes (should extend tube life). The full remote features are also a bonus. Although, something about the Ayon just keeps pulling me back to it. Having the US dealer/rep just 2 hours away in Scottsdale does also help.