PrimaLuna EVO 400 v Cary SLI-100


I've never owned anything other than solid state but I am increasingly intrigued with tubes.  Thinking of "investing" $5K or so in an all-tube integrated to (at least initially) drive my Klipsch Heresys.  Any thoughts on these two choices?  Is there another choice in this range?

mattsca

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IMO, the EVO 400 is overkill with the Klipsch. The EVO 300 a much better choice. Half the power tubes at replacement time, more than enough power, etc..

I wanted to buy the 300 but chose a Rogue Cronos III instead (for Forte 4s).

The Rogue is a fantastic bargain (nice fit-and-finish, headphone jack, phono preamp, Triode switch) but it doesn't accommodate EL34 tubes. EL34s are the preferred tubes for low-to-mid power amps, for many people. The EVO 300 was $1500 more than the Rogue.