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?

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Hear essentially the same performance as the PL EVO 400 and save a considerable amount off cash by looking at the Dialogue HP- previous generation.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbb2ga-primaluna-dialogue-premium-hp-integrated-tube

The money saved can be used for an upgraded power cord and replacing the 2 innermost preamp tubes with NOS, which are the "money" slots.

Without the 2 upgrades you get 90% of the EVO400.

Plenty of  positive user reviews and it will drive your Heresys as intended.

PL build/features and value win over the Cary. Sure Cary SLI is a nice piece, made in USA. That's about it.

Longtime PL user.

 

 

 

Enjoy your new setup. You got a deal with the KT 150's.

I use lower powered 6L6G NOS. A close enough compromise of EL34 mids and KT88 bass.

When you get the itch,the 2 inner preamp tubes are the money slots. To my ears, the other 2 are a waste of money-too subtle, if anything? 

Happy listening!