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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The Arcam amp is excellent so to improve on it, with Focal speakers, I’d go with the Accuphase. I don’t know why Primaluna is being dissed though. Their amps are very well made and my old DiaLogue One is still running perfectly. I just think you will like the Accuphase better with Focals. Who knows what amp you might like with Tannoys, if you ever get them. You are listening to your stereo now. Buy the amp that sounds good with it now.  Life is short and plans change. 

@sc53 Yes I want a rich warm sound. Detailed but musical and not anilytcal. I heard both of these amps are that. Im not too worry about bass as my room is small and if I ever move to a bigger room I can just add a pair of subs. Thanks, it seema like Accupahse os getting the majority of votes.

@audioman58 thanks for the input. I wish I could hear any of them first but Im sure I can go wrong with the Accuphase. Im looking for a rich' warm sound but still detailed with good holographic imaging. My Arcam SA20 has been goos but its been 4 years since Ive had it now. My room is small so I dont need lots of power.its only about 13×14. I found a good deal on a used Accuphase E-280 on Ebay so its a no brainer.