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Primaluna or Octave to drive Dynaudio X34s

I love my Dyn X34s. Have been happily driving them last couple of years with a Musical Fidelity M5si. Getting upgrade itch and if I do upgrade I want to make sure I get ROI on investment and get a different sound. I have always enjoyed tube demos when I have heard them and liked the sound. My understanding of my speakers is they need heavy current to be driven properly.  Current room is 10 x 12. I'd be interested to hear informed opinions from Dynaudio users or dealers on ideal tube pairings. Based on initial research im looking at Primaluna EVO line (200, 300 or 400) or Octave v40/v70. Which Primaluna would be best? Which Octave? What about the Octave vs. Primaluna debate to pair with Dyns? Any options I should be considering? I know there are a few Raven fans on here but I'd prefer to support a local dealer here in Atlanta. 


Current System:

Dyn X34

Musical Fidelity M5si

Rega Planar 2 with Bias 2 cart

Bluesound Node 2

uncrocco

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tuberist
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I probably would not pair your speakers with tube amplification because the speakers are fairly insensitive at 86 DB. I don’t know if the impedance dips below eight ohms but most likely it does. I have not heard your speakers but they look to be an ideal pairing with a solid-state muscle lamp

tuberist
951 posts
 

I have never heard solid State amplification of any kind that made me think I was getting a tube type presentation. That being said, I have hardly heard more than a smattering of solid-state amps in my life and maybe someone in our forum has more experience and could make some suggestions. My initial thought when I read your post was to change out your speakers for something with a tube friendly impedance and fairly high efficiency, at least in the low 90s.

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