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Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T

I am going to put together a tube system around one of these integrated amps. I'm wondering if anyone here has compared the two amps. They are about the same price, the Primaluna is rated at 38 watts per channel, the Cayin is at 45 watts. They both use KT-88 tubes. I haven't selected speakers yet, but I am leaning towards Harbeth 7es-3. Any comments/opinions would be appreciated.
ericsch

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learsfool
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For the record, PrimaLuna is a Dutch company, though the product is made in China. The US distributor is Kevin Deal, who is in LA. Their customer service is excellent. I have had a Dialouge 2 for a few years now and have been very happy with it. Have not had a Cayin in my own system, but my uncle, who has a very similar system to mine, did not like the Cayin he tried - it was much brighter, he said.
learsfool
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Hi Erisch - yes, I did switch out the KT88's for some EL34's, and did like the sound better.
learsfool
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The Dialogue also has the switch from triode to ultralinear on the fly - I thought the Prologue did too, but I guess not from what you say, Catama.
learsfool
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Hi Catama, yes, the Dialogue has a remote. I just assumed all of the PrimaLuna products did!
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