Why is there no love for Prima Luna?

No, I avoid Chinese product's when possible. It's really not about quality, you get what you pay for.  I don't care for the government and their business practices.

Dialogue Premium Preamp and First Watt SIT-3 feeding upgraded Klipsch Belle's with SVS sub. Super musical...detailed, airy...to me at least and solid reliability so far (3 years with PL).  Sounds and feels like you're sitting in the jazz club.

tablejockey  Really, this was not a promo in disguise. I was considering the PL Evo line and wanted to understand why I was seeing mixed comments about PL.  Perhaps my subject line could have been reworded, but I was really trying to get at what were the specific reasons from people with first hand experiences with them. I’m happy to hear about the technical and sound quality aspects - both pros and cons. The “don’t buy Chinese” point has been made, now let’s talk about audio itself. 

cincyhound-

it was a goof. I’m just getting the point across that the PL could possibly be a great choice.

As mentioned I’ve been using PL gear for 10 years. With the right set of speakers, it will be just as "good" as any other brand. PL also appears to be a launching point for tube devotees.

Disregard the bashers and let your ears decide. There isn’t anyone here qualified to give you anything more than tech specs which doesn’t guarantee what your ears will like.

Hmmm Prima Luna was formed by Kevin Deal (Upscale Audio) & Herman v an den Dungen of Durob Audio (Netherlands) in 2000.

OK, I guess I should have said it is made in "collaboration" rather than "partnership" with the Chinese government.  Those who would like to bypass the middleman and buy directly from the Chinese government might consider Cayin.  That company is owned 100% by the PRC.  Also said to be very good quality.
I don't think these issues are peripheral as they relate to long term satisfaction and future resale value as more people decide to reject products made by a repressive government.