Why is there no love for Prima Luna?

I had the PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated for many years and really enjoyed it. It was surely a step up from the Cary SLI80 I had been using. I listen to classical and acoustic jazz. My only problem was that the sound seemed somewhat dry and clinical to me. If you’re looking for slam, PL is the way to go, it’s definitely powerful but not as subtle as I wished. I sold it and bought a Line Magnetic 805ia which has the warmth and the more rounded tube like sound I was looking for. Although rated 1/2 the watts of the PrimaLuna, I can’t tell the difference in power, I have never gone past 12:00 on the dial, my Dali Epicon 6 speakers are rated at 88 db sensitivity. No matter what amp you get, budget for at least $2000 for tube upgrades. The stock tubes on both of these machines are pretty meh. With better tubes both these machines really shine.

"This is actually a thread in disguise to plug Prima Luna. Get the happy owners to come out and respond. Brilliant! I knew it was gonna go sideways reading the thread title."

I can only share my experience as I own them and it so happens I'm happy with them.
I would think a thread like this would also be an opportunity for the unhappy PL owners to voice their issues with PL as well.
I'd like to hear from them, and I'm not talking about system synergy issues.

Lumin is made in China and so is Line Magnetic! Both best bang for you buck and very well regarded in the US. Outside of that I have not used any admirable Chinese audio products! 

Proud owner of a PL dialogue primum HP integrated.  Bought 3 years ago and sounds amazing with my easy to push Klipsch Forte III’s.  Never had any issues, wonderful little robust, well made piece.  Couldn’t be happier!

Based on this discussion, what is the price range you are willing to spend and what are the top five within that price range this group would highly recommend and why?