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Will a tube amp work well on Revel f208?

Hi,
Two different stereo store salesmen both told me to use a tube integrated amp (primaluna evo 400, or Ayon V) on my Revel f208.  I live in an apartment, so I rarely listen at concert levels (rock,pop,80's,modern music,etc) ,  But due to that speaker's impedance swings, it's in the 4 ohm region a lot  and needs a 4 ohm capable amp.  I was told by someone else that the Revel f208 likes high current, (Which won't be found in a tube amp?).  I was considering something like Hegel or anthem integrated STR before the prima Luna evo 400  was recommended.  Can  Somebody with actual knowledge chime in so I am not at the mercy of salesman or misinformation?  The speakers are revel  f208 and I'd like to stick with an integrated and stream for simplicity (I have node 2i)Thanks!
128x128labguy
glow_worm
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Millerc...
“Its not impedance, its sensitivity you want to pay attention to....That is why sensitivity is the single most important speaker spec.”
Completely wrong with regard to tube amps. So much has been written about this, hard to believe that even you said this.
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Yeah, a lot of what passes for conventional wisdom turns out to be not all that.
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labguy OP
82 posts
 
So even here, there is some conflicting opinions/ information.  TableJockie my speakers are 88.5 dB sensitivity.  Were you happy with your setup you referred to? Glow_worm,  Care to elaborate and educate me?  Your post called somebody else wrong but didn't tell me what is right.
 I am not trying to start a tube versus solid state argument,  I just want quality sound with a synergistic Integration of components. Recommendations and education welcomed. Thanks
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onhwy61
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You might want to consider the Pathos Logos hybrid integrated.  Around the same price as the Primaluna. 
erik_squires
15,914 posts
 
Miller's answer is half right.
Sensitivity matters, but as the impedance of the amp increases (i.e. tubes)  the output of the speaker gets closer to the impedance curve than original.

This may be a blessing. If you get a dip in the right place in the bass, it may function as an accidental loudness button. In other words, the amp and speaker work together to bring you a colorful presentation.  If it sounds pink but you like pink, then you are all set.

You should audition, and pay attention to the area where the speaker's impedance dips, and ask yourself if you like it that way or not. Pay attention to how loudly you play the music (not how far you turn the control). 
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