Well, I'm a satisfied Primaluna Dialogue HP Premium Integrated owner. I've tried many other tube amps in order from ARC D76A, ARC D76B, ASL-USA 845 SET, and now my PL.
The one piece of tube gear I didn't get to try that I wanted to was Raven Audio. I auditioned a number of SS integrated amps as well and I really liked a few of them (Krell & Pass) but I couldn't see spending so much on the SS when I really liked the overall sound of the PL.
I don't really care where its made. I bought it in the US from US dealers who make US profits and pay US taxes. Most of the equipment components from US manufacturers are made overseas (China) anyway.
Anyway, I've further enhanced my PL as I generally liked the sound by rolling in some different tubes and a SR Orange fuse.
The PL drives my XStatic EC/X full-range electrostatics wonderfully, though they could use a bit more power.
I guess why they make different equipment is because we all have different ears. You should always trust your ears, not mine nor anyone else's.
I don't really care where its made. I bought it in the US from US dealers who make US profits and pay US taxes. Most of the equipment components from US manufacturers are made overseas (China) anyway.
Anyway, I've further enhanced my PL as I generally liked the sound by rolling in some different tubes and a SR Orange fuse.
The PL drives my XStatic EC/X full-range electrostatics wonderfully, though they could use a bit more power.
I guess why they make different equipment is because we all have different ears. You should always trust your ears, not mine nor anyone else's.