Prima Luna Vs Accupahse


I am looking to get out of my Arcam SA20 and upgrade soon. I have the opportunity to get a good deal on both a used Prima Luna Evo300 Hybrid and used Accuphase E-280. My main speakers for now are the Focal Aria 936K2 but plan on getting Tannoy’s later. Which one would yall say is the better amp. Thank yoi!

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I'm interested in Turnberry's. Its gonna be a while before I can get those at 10k a pair.

Tubes or SS that's what your really looking at, also 48w-90w but both are fine with either.  

I'd think the Accuphase will be better made and hold its resale value longer. No tubes to replace when they go, as they will.  More features in the E280 as well. Meters!.

I just don't think Prima Luna is at the same level as Accuphase. But if you want tubes its an option, there are better options out there for similar money though IMO of course.

I took me a long time to sell my friends prima Luna preamp and mono blocks when he passed a couple years ago. Resale value is not high for them in my experience. 

@glennewdick Thank you for the response. Im mainly looking for the best sound quality and reliability. The only amp I have ever has is the Arcam SA20 and I like the sound signature but want to take it to the next level. If it was you which one wojld you go with?

@soix thanks for the reply. Yes I know that they are 2 different speakers but I wont be buying Tannoys anytime soon. It could be years. Out of both amps which one would you say is the better amp. I want to take my system to the next level.