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SET vs Push-Pull (Line Magnetic vs Primaluna)

I have a Primaluna Dialogue Premium (non-HP) driving my Acoustic Zen Crescendo II loudspeakers.  It's a push-pull Class AB design.  
I am intrigued by the possibility of trying a Class A SET design.
Has anybody tried a Line Magnetic Class A SET amplifier with these speakers?
If so, what are your impressions?
Where can Line Magnetic amps be demoed or bought in Southern California (San Diego area)?
Thanks for your responses.


mabonn

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It's about amp/speaker synergy. I find the LM SET amps sound best with a flat, higher impedance load speaker.  My LM805ia sounds way better through my 10 ohm DeVores compared to using my Cary SLI-80HS through the same speakers.  Conversely the Cary amp sounds much better paired with my Klipsch Forte III's than they do when paired with the DeVores.

Personally I suspect those Acoustic Zen speakers will not coax the full potential out of the LM amp and in fact they may sound better through your Prima Luna.
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