Seeking comments from ProLogue 3-5-6-7 owners...


Firstly, I am very particular about what I own, and I do have some "better" stuff, but I prefer a system in each larger room of my house, each must match the space and speakers already there, and the music I intend to play, and the following suits the space and intended use. Secondly, I detest remote control, so anything I own must not incorporate it. This preamble hopefully will deter any alternative suggestions unless they are very close to the below.

I am interested in upgrading a 30-year-old classic solid-state system with a ProLogue 3 pre and either the 5 two-channel or 7 monoblocks. I've had my eye on these combos for over four years (I did mention that I am very deliberate, right?) and am now seeking any advice from owners who pulled the trigger earlier than I did. You and I both know the specs and possibilities for tube rolling-- this is of great interest to me, but secondary to my question: What has your long-term experience been with either of these setups?

FYI, room is about 20x25 feet and speakers are rotated between a pair of Klipsch Chorus, Ohm 3XO or Magnepan 1c, depending on the width of sweet spot desired. I have several other classic speakers of various design in the closet, so these are not limiting. Intended sources for this room are a selection of CD players, from MASH to oversampling, probably even a carousel changer, and digital tuners-- you may deduce that I wish to introduce tube warmth, and even blatant euphony, to this room, where I relax rather than obsess over vinyl.
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I have a ProLogue 5 that I use occasionally when I want to enjoy tubes for a change of pace. It's a wonderful product in terms of build quality and ease of use. The auto-bias is a great feature. I have run mine with KT88s and EL34s. I recently dropped the amp while moving it. Dented a corner of the transformer cover and one tube was damaged, but it otherwise survived without a hitch.

It works okay with my Dunlavys, but yesterday I tried it with a a friend's Hales speakers and it was seriously underpowered and not a good sonic match. I'd wonder about using it with your Manepans.