Klipsch_Geek Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I have been looking for a new amp/pre-amp or integrated for my 2-channel setup, and I really like the PrimaLuna. I know many people find AutoBiasing undesireable, but for the money (especially from one of my fellow dealers) I found it to be a nice piece. I am getting mine today, and will hook it up and let people know what I think. I wish I still had a pair of RF-83's, but I sold my demo because the guy didn't want to wait, then I sold the next pair I had coming in as well. I do have RF-82's and RB-81's so I will try it out with them, then I might also set it up with one pair of my La Scala's just to see how much I like it Anyone have any PrimaLuna stories to share? Thanks, Kelsyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nice....! It's always good to hear about how someones gear works for them, especially tubes and Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The RF-83s are just flying out the door ey? That's great! Enjoy the Prologue. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 It sounds like a very good amplifier. I think it's Swedish designed but built in China. All the reviewers have given this amplifier a big wrap. See the attached link for a Positive Feedback review. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue18/primaluna.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch_Geek Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 I read most of the reviews, and heard the Prologue Two on several speakers (just nothing as efficient or dynamic as Klipsch) I thought I would have it today, but it didn't happen, so maybe tomorrow or Tuesday. I will post my impressions after I get it all hooked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 edwin, I had been looking at those for a while, and thought they were designed in Europe or Scandanavia. I had thought they were built in the Czech Republic, but they are, as you say, built in China. While searching, I had a look at the new Rogue Audio Titan series amps. Built in the U.S. Their EL34 amp is $1395, and they rate it at 55wpc. They don't show the inside, but it looks like it is probably built on a PCB, which doesn't really bother me. Rogue Audio Titan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Of course another option in the Chinese built amplifers would be the Consonance M100SE. While I haven't heard this or the PrimaLuna model, just based on pricing and reviews the Consonance would be a more cost effective option for those that are short of $$$. The PrimaLuna is probably the preferred choice if money isn't an issue. See link for review: http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/opera_m100plus.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 That consonance is a b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l chunk of gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch_Geek Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 Got it and set it up yesterday. I turned it on, watched the glow, and started some music at low volume. After 4 hours I turned it off and went to listen to some vinyl on a friends setup. I came back a few hours later and sat down for a little late night listening. The thing that impressed me the most is how well the music comes across at low volume. I love that rich midrange and noticeable bass when played at levels low enough to not wake up the house. Tonight when I get home from work I am going to crank it up, but for now I can say I am very happy with the Prolouge Two [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I love that rich midrange and noticeable bass when played at levels low enough to not wake up the house. [] I've heard tube amps are great for low level listening..........Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 It is a nice amp for the $ I had one here but very little about it was designed in Sweden. The amplifier is a Cayin product much like the Cayin TA-30 with the Auto-Bias added (Sweden) and the name changed for Upscale Audio. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch_Geek Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 It was even nicer at a price that was close to dealer cost. I know Auto-Bias is frowned upon by many, but I have so much to do in so little time that I appreciate the ease of upkeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Actually to the person with little time or if they just hate biasing the Auto-Bias on that amp is a big plus. It doesn't do the wonders they advertise it to do but it does a reasonable job of balancing reasonably close tube sets. Stick wildy mismatched in there and the amp has fits (I tried it). So buy matched quads for it. I prefer fix adjustble myself but this setup isn't bad. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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