2. speakers
  3. 183415-179779

Feedback QLN Prestige Three Speakers Requested

Forum Members -

While I have another thread asking for general advice on speakers & preamps/power amps, I was hoping to hear feedback specific to the QLN Prestige Three speakers. I am close to purchasing a used pair and would welcome input from folks who own and/or have heard the speaker in-person. 

Based on their reviews and sound clips I've found, they appear to be what I'm looking for: 

 

  • Laid back, yet immersive sound 
  • Musical vs. analytical presentation 
  • Sounds good with tube amplification 
  • Great base for a smaller floor standing speaker 
  • On the warmer and smooth side 

At the end of the day, I'm looking for a speaker that is warm, laid back and musical. After work, while making dinner, or relaxing in the living room, I'd love the speaker to help create a relaxing and comforting environment in my household. 

Musical taste: Classical piano and cello sonatas, acoustic guitar, slowcore/shoegaze rock, bossa nova, electronica/techno and lots of 90's English guitar bands. In brief, I'd like to be able to play lots of different styles of music. I'm finding that's not the case with my existing system, unfortunately. 

I'd replace the Dynaudio Heritage that just fall short on base response... 
 

The Current System 

  • Dynaudio Heritage Special Speakers 
  • Innuous Zenith Music Server
  • Merason DAC1 
  • Qualiton/Audio Hungary Tube Preamp
  • Qualiton/Audio Hungary 100 Watt Power Amp
  • Cardas Clear Interconnect and Cardas Cygnus Speaker Cables 
  • Lessloss Power Cable for Power Amp 


**I've got a Linear Tube Audio Microzotl Preamp on the way to replace the Qualiton/Audio Hungary Tube Preamp 

My Question for Forum Members: 
What are your impressions of the QLN Prestige Three? Based on what I'm looking for, do you recommend the QLN Prestige Three? If not, what else might you recommend that fits what I'm looking for? 

THANK YOU! 
 

bluethinker66
grislybutter
3,287 posts
 

@bluethinker66 great to hear it, I told you to ditch the Hungarian :)

Looking forward to the photo!

arafiq's avatar
arafiq
1,693 posts
 

I don't know if all Hungarians are created equal. I had an Audio Hungary Qualiton a50i ... 50 watts of pure class A and drove many speakers extremely well. I preferred it over Luxman 590AXII, VAC 160 and ARC GSi75 -- I owned all three prior to the Qualiton. That being said, I wasn't impressed with their X200 all that much. But if you're looking for class A tube amplification, the Qualiton a50i is very very good.

bluethinker66 OP
42 posts
 

I'm finding the Audio Hungary Qualiton 100 watt tube power amp (not the integrated) is pairing wonderfully with the Linear Tube Audio Microzotl preamp. As an aside, I want to call out the great customer support I've received from Audio Hungary/Qualiton, their USA distributor and the audio dealer I purchased the unit from. I did have an issue at some point and they addressed it and took care of me. Super impressed with their customer support. And really in love with their 100 watt standalone tube power amp. It's a beauty and I can't recommend it highly enough. 

The LTA preamp is a stunning piece of kit, but much more expensive than the Qualiton APR 204 preamp I'd been using, so It's not quite a fair comparison. For the money the APR 204 is a great sounding tube amp! The LTA preamp is, in its own right, just a masterful performer.  

The QLN Prestige Three speakers, driven by the aforementioned equipment, have me intoxicated with music. How am I supposed to get anything done with this damn sound system in my house. Once you sit down to listen to music, hours can roll by as you explore various recordings. It's like being slowly fed mind bending intoxicants. Time vanishes and one ends up lost in thoughts, memories and the enjoyment of artists from around the world.  

I'm sort of joking, but I'm also kind of serious! 

soix
9,696 posts
 

How am I supposed to get anything done with this damn sound system in my house.

A high-quality problem fer sure, but I’m sure you’ll figure it out.  Congrats!

jeffstrick's avatar
jeffstrick
176 posts
 

Next step will be Qualiton with the Sonner Audio Legato Duo. Even more exquisite sound is sublime and they are built for tubes. 

More to discover