I have two Prima Luna amps in service since 2005. The PL 5 power amp in one system and the PL 2 integrated amp in another system. For the last few years, I have been using either EL 34 or 6CA7 power tubes, new production from Electro Harmonix or Mullard. I prefer these tube types to 6550 or KT 88. For preamp tubes, I have been using NOS Mullard.
I enjoy these amps tremendously. I have never wanted to upgrade. When I need to replace them, I will buy Prima Luna.
Until the last year or two, it was pretty difficult to do comparative auditions of the different amps in the PL line. There were not that many dealers. I purchased my PL amps directly from one of the founding PL fathers, Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio.
And that would be my advice ... read the reviews as there are many of them out there and then call Kevin and ask him. He is a straight shooter.
Rich
I enjoy these amps tremendously. I have never wanted to upgrade. When I need to replace them, I will buy Prima Luna.
Until the last year or two, it was pretty difficult to do comparative auditions of the different amps in the PL line. There were not that many dealers. I purchased my PL amps directly from one of the founding PL fathers, Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio.
And that would be my advice ... read the reviews as there are many of them out there and then call Kevin and ask him. He is a straight shooter.
Rich