Primaluna?

better, especially midrange. They also have a $3000 version which is built like a tank. Once these companies establish a repair facility network ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ = Bigger amp does not equal superior amp, I;d sticj with the R8. AS for access to repairs,, you are on your own. However I can tell you most if not all these chinese manufacturers build w super quality, My Cayin 17, although in storage 10 yrs, plays same as it did in 2005 (Now sold, Built like a tank to last FOREVER) I just boughta Yaqin, I have zero fears of a issue. Turn on listen to music, today, tommorow and for the next 20 yrs, Just like my faith in the Cayin. Yaqin is pre fab, at least this amp, Cayin is scaffold.

p will exceed the primaluna. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Good thing going for all PL products is the fact you can ship to Kevin for any repairs.

Buy from china direct, its your baby. I don’t wish to down grade PL, they do offer incredible build, with detailed attention to every single comonent. Which all adds to build quality and sound quality. Where I think PL excels is in the wonderful range of Line Stage offerings and especially in their tube CD player and DAC. If I were in the market for a high end DAC, PL would be my 1st and only choice over Jadis. So we all need to keep the accessibility for repaairs/warrenty in mind. PL has the edge here.

Just look at PL’s DAC ( yet I have no idea why they droped this DAC in a CD player version,,, no big deal its quite easy and cheap to find a great transport)

 

STUNNING build.

WOW.

You just know its sound high fidelity

https://www.primaluna-usa.com/primaluna-evo-100-tube-dac

Dumb question. Somebody mentioned earlier that the looks of PL components are not attractive. Can I assume one can leave the tube cage/ cover off with no problems? If that’s the case, the amp has pretty much the same general design of most tube amps if one does not like the cover. A few years ago I saw a Mystere amp in piano black finish that looked amazing. 

My friend,

Before I purchased my Primaluna power amp I called Upscale Audio and spoke with Kevin directly. I did all the research I could, but was still on the fence regarding tubes. Some of the questions I had were will it give me enough power to enjoy my music at any level? Would it be simple to play and maintain? Would I out grow it in a year or so? Kevin answered all my questions and made me a promise that in five years after owning the product I will be blown away by its effectiveness and he was absolutely right. Now, I must admit, I want to replace the one I currently have simply because I can only imagine how good the model above mine must sound. However, there are two things stopping me from doing so. The first is that I am truly enjoying the sound quality, and the second is I do not want to take the time to break in a new one. My system seems to be just perfect. I know that’s a strange thing to say for most audiophiles, but it’s the truth. One change in any piece of my equipment frightens me.

Respectfully,

East