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Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???

I've been having a blast looking up threads and doing some research but my dilemma is this - I want to get more enjoyment out of my music (don't we all). My Anthem and Oppo setup honestly sound great but I can't help but think that maybe I am missing out. I am thinking of upgrading some of my gear by either adding an integrated amp or separates. I'd love to hear some recommendations. Based on some reading, I am considering: 

1. Parasound Halo Integrated 6
2. Primaluna Dialogue Premium or Premium HP

My current setup is as follows: 

Oppo 105D
Anthem MRX 510 AVR
Ascend Acoustic Sierra RAAL Towers and Horizon Center

Any recommendations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 
freesole
jrader
10 posts
 
I'm running the PrimaLuna HP Monos with KT150s and Brimars into Wilson Audio Sabrinas. With the added power of the 150s and having the monoblocks, I run in Triode mode most, well ALL of the time. I am thrilled with the amount of bass, the life like accuracy and the pinpoint 3D soundstage appearing well behind the speakers. Could not be happier.

Good luck with your search!
sbrownnw
686 posts
 
Audio Refinement complete integrated used. I use their separates and sounded way more tube like than a Rogue Cronos Magnum. Remote and known for that great YBA warm blissful sound. 
sonicdead
26 posts
 
For SS look into Musical Fidelity M6si. Dual mono build 200wpc with phono section, Home theater ByPass and built in DAC (starting point - recommend stand alone DAC). Also has one set of Balanced input.  Musical and can drive almost any speakers even power hungry ones. Good soundstage, depth and clean bass. Had M6i with Shunyata Black Mamba PC and the sound was incredible. I added 3 years later a REL T7 sub (combined with HT) and took it over the top increasing the natural sound of piano on recordings (most noticeable example). New for $3000 and used for less than $2000. Only reason I sold was to switch to tubes and separates - AR pre and amp.
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freesole OP
159 posts
 
So after 2 nights with the Line Magnetic 805ia, I have come away very impressed. The speakers just sing and have reacted very well to this heavy, heavy (42kg) addition to the system. Very musical and full of vibrance/life - especially noticeable for vocal heavy music or jazz (sax, piano, symbols). Clarity has not been lost and the notes are full rather than feeling any semblance of thin. Plenty of power to drive my speaker setup as well. Leaves nothing to be desired, really. Price is something that I have to consider but it is not too far off the Primaluna pricing if I get the HP.

I'm going to test the Primaluna HP at home and compare it to the 805ia. I'll make a choice after that.

In the meantime, I got a PS Audio Directstream Junior to use as a DAC and streamer going forward. Can't wait to hear it!


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