Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s

Jbhiller-

Speaking with the source-Kevin@ Upscale Audio , to get the facts is the thing to do.

Stereo5's recommendation of the HP Integrated  may be a consideration also.
The Stereophile review compares the integrated with high level separates.
Also, the HP was found to drive a high end speaker much better than several high end amps(the brand, I can't recall-also a Stereophile article) Kevin may mention these facts.

Been enjoying my HP Integrated for 2 years now. Those 89 DB's spec'ed speakers will ROCK. I have similar spec'ed  speakers which the HP easily drives to ear bleeding levels if necessary. Rarely do I listen past 9:00 on the volume dial. In addition, my factory spec'ed 89db speakers were reviewed several years ago and REALLY  measured around 87, suggesting paper specs are bumped a couple points like many products in the name of market appeal. Not implying ALL  manufacturers do this..just sayin

The Dialogue HP can drive anything . And i mean anything .

Thank you everyone!  I'm going to call Kevin right away. 

Ditching the Creek is certainly an option.  I spent a good bit of cash on it and the Ruby DAC ($600) so I really don't want to but it may be necessary. The idea of having one box is one I like given this system is in a living room and pleasing the wife is of high order.  I can always start with the DAC in the Bluesound Node2 that I have because it's no slouch.  I need my holiday bonus money now!

Don't fret over not having an expensive preamp to use . You may like the creek passive with a tube amp . I enjoy using a $60 volume pot at times with certain gear . Zero coloration added can be an eyeopener .(with digital signals)

Maplegrove,  

Do you have firsthand experience with the Primaluna products?  Can you shoot me some example(s) of what you have experienced with it driving loudspeakers and the results?  I would greatly appreciate it!