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PrimaLuna cable needs

Sorry, I'm a noob. I'm getting set up slowly. Making an offer on a PrimaLuna Prologue Integrated amp.  Noticed that one came with a heavy duty cable. The other didn't. Would a Shunyata Vipor work fine? 
Also, for speaker cable. the red goes into (speaker specified) 4 or 8 ohm and the black goes into the 0 correct. I have heavy speaker cable now with intention to purchase more appropriate in time. How much of a difference will there be and any recommendations for something that would be under a $200 for both speakers? 
I am intending to get the Goldenear Triton twos. Finally, if anyone knows of a good video or link to educate myself on the sound changes from different tubes. That's a lot of questions, sorry. 
iclickjohn
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lowrider57
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Have you auditioned the PrimaLuna with the Triton Two's? They appear to be an efficient speaker; 91dB, 8 ohms. But to drive the subwoofer satisfactorily, these speakers require some power.
It would be wise to use KT120 or KT150 tubes to get the most power output from your amp.

Some reference material for tubes...
Brent Jessee describes the different tube types and each manufacturer's sound.
http://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm

Joe's Tube Lore describes the sonic results of the tubes he's tested.
http://www.audioasylum.com/scripts/d.pl?audio/faq/joes-tubes.html
tablejockey
4,050 posts
 
Listening to your present gear and experimenting with speaker placement will get dramatic results for free. Your curiosity is all over the place. Consider optimizing to hear whatever tubes you have before deciding it's not to your liking. Otherwise, there's plenty of threads on PL, both here and Audio Asylum. Whats "best" really is subjective. 
 I enjoyed my Prologue 2 for several trouble free years and liked it so much, upgraded to the  Dialogue HP.
IMO, speaker placement along with a decent power cord plugged into a upgraded outlet will produce noticeable results on the cheap. 
The Triton 2's will probably sound great once you find "the spot" in your room. While speaker cable will no doubt change the sonics, hearing your system sound it's best, is the place to start before spending on tubes and cable.
Doing it all over again, after the amp, I would spend as much as I could afford(and possibly a little more)on used speakers. Plenty of used cable for sale HALF or less of original retail.





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bubba12
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I believe the Triton 2 has a powered subwoofer.

iclickjohn OP
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Yes, Indeed the Triton 2 has a powered subwoofer. I plan on getting the Nordost (white lightning or Blue Heaven cables) I am getting the Mullons K88s which I think will play nicely. Also found out that I need a little resistor between the 4 ohm and ground to reduce pulsing noise which is problematic with the powered subwoofer and the PrimaLuna. @tablejockey yeah, you are so right. Like I am really wanting the Triton Ones so I may need to wait. I've got some old ADT from college that will haunt me until I buy something else, but then it will be refreshing to hear the difference. I've seen the used deals. also you mentioned "upgraded outlet" Please if you have time, respond to what you mean by that. Thanks
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