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Primaluna?
@secretguy  +1 I have Primaluna HP mono's & Diologue Premium preamp paired with Wilson Sopia II.   I've had no problems. mix & match tubes with no issues and to my ears....they sound magical.   Are there better brands,  sure...but for the... 
How loud are you typically listening?
average of 80-85db  c-weighted 
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
OP:   Klipsch LaScala's.   Purchased new back in the 90's.   While it is a great speaker,  it was to fatiguing for my ears. 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
@cindcyhound....I have the PL Dialogue HP mono’s (EL34), PL Dialogue Premium pre-amp with Wilson Sophia II speakers. The sound is outstanding IMO and I have no plans on upgrading. I listen to 70’s classic rock, bluegrass, jazz & blues. I think... 
When Did Your System Disappear?
When I went to Bose :) 
Who has heard the Prima Luna Dialogue 7s?
I havent listened to the Prologue series 
Who has heard the Prima Luna Dialogue 7s?
I recently bought the dialogue 7 mono's. I was a little worried how they would sound with Sophia II's. Let me tell you.....they sound great! My previous amps were Cary's v12 tube mono blocks & the Cary's MB500 solid state mono's. In my sytem, ... 
Powerful Tube Amp for SF Strads?
Lloydelee...I have two Cary V12 tube mono's I'll let go for $4500 if interested...David 
Cary V12 and other tubes
I figured out what the problem was.....my meter was inaccurate in reading the bias. My faulty meter read 275 in reality it was reading 180. With the bias now set propery....it's a different stereo, WOW, plenty of bass, and gobs of power.... 
Cary V12 and other tubes
Thanks Bmotorcycle....I bought these used but were supposedly not used. It does sound like BS about "breaking in" but there must be some truth because you hear that alot. Good tip about the bias also, I would have never known. I'll let the system ... 
Cary V12 and other tubes
I just bought 2 Cary mono block V12i's and are hook up to new sophia 2's. Also a Cary slp98 preamp. Every tube is original stock. I hooked everything and to my ears was dissapointed in the sound. Lacks bass pretty bad, and sound just doesnt seem t...