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Speaker match for PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated?

Hey Guys,
Wondering about speaker match for PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated.
Using KT150 and Mullard CV4003. So maybe 50 watts in triode and 100 watts in ultralinear.
Don't like ultralinear much. (GeorgeHiFi linked some curves showing ringing in ultralinear:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/primaluna-dialogue-premium-hp-tube-rolling-suggestions-to-red...)
Setup is in a small room currently. Had used Revel F206 (which I still have) and now Zu Druid MK IV.
Revels sound pretty good but I don't think they show their best with limited tube power.
Plenty of power for the Druid, and it sounds pretty good but response curve seems uneven to me.
So Revel nice response curve but a little tame. Druid pretty lively/ fun but uneven tonal balance.
Anyone have a particular favorite speaker match up for that amp in the $3K-$5K range?

leotis

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leotis OP
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Sorry for creating confusion re: measurements for HP vs HP integrated. I kinda assumed they would be about the same so I misrepresented what George had said on a different thread.
leotis OP
180 posts
 
Scott,
Thank you for providing the correct measurements.
I guess I would say that ultralinear sounds pretty forward / edgy with the Zu.
Probably has something to do with the bump at 2K-4K Hz that Kenny mentioned. With the Revel, ultralinear mode sounds more acceptable, but still a little forward / edgy maybe. Gonna take a look at some of the speakers suggested.
@stereo5, Had been thinking Triton 2+. Actually had those with this amp and it sounded pretty amazing. But I decided off axis with the ribbon tweeter was a problem, so I swapped for the Revel. Kinda wish I still had the Tritons.
leotis OP
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Stereo5...................
Would consider that.
Where are you located?
I am in San Diego area.
Thanks.
leotis OP
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Plugged the Revel 206 back in using 4 ohm tap and triode mode (based on those measurements, should be the best options), and now I wonder what I was thinking. Only someone with audiophilia nervosa (me?) wouldn't be pretty happy with what I am hearing now. Thanks everyone for all the comments.
leotis OP
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stereo5,
Let me know when you get your new speakers.
We can discuss possible transaction.
Not completely sure at the moment but have been known to change my mind several times a day where audio gear is concerned. :/
Might be just the ticket. What I'm after is even response with higher sensitivity. Triton 2 are 91 dB I think.
Thank you.
:)
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