Aesthetic Calypso or CJ Et3 or Primaluna Dialogue 3

AOL;

tube rollers delight?
I've heard primaluna sound very smooth & then sound very super clear

i guess tubes do make a big difference?

if I liked the warm & smooth high end, Ehat tubes

ps; I did figure the Prologue to Dialogue difference was 2 more tubes
but impedance went from 2500 to 256ohms
they sounded the same, but application!!!!!!
Duh
jeff

"i guess tubes do make a big difference?"

Yes siree...big time!  

What tubes did you try?

what did you have before Primaluna?

jeff

Hi again Jeff.

So far... I have tried the stock Primaluna 12au7’s... Mullard 4003’s... Mazda 2 and 3 tier mica’s...Brimar 6189 KB/AD’s and the Phillips/Monza 12au7’s made in Italy.[this tube is in a musical league all of its own,and almost non-existent].

For Rectifier’s...

Primaluna 5AR4...Philips 5R4GYS CV717... BRIMAR military grade CV717/5R4GY

The combination that I am using right now are the Brimar rectifiers in line with the 2 mica Mazdas in the first driver stage,the Brimar 6189 KB/AD’s in the second driver stage and Phillips/Monza in the input stage. I like to mix brands as you can see. All tubes have their own virtues and rolling different brands is what makes tube equipment so enjoyable for me. Think of tube rolling as an equalizer, only with a much better quality of sound.

My preamp prior to the Primaluna Dialogue Premium was an Edge Signature-One used in its battery mode. The Edge was and is a great preamp, but in my opinion... could not compete sonically with the PL pre.

Good luck with your search...Mark

GO STEELERS!!!

"For Rectifier’s...

Primaluna 5AR4...Philips 5R4GYS CV717... BRIMAR military grade CV717/5R4GY"

Mark, you like the BRIMAR better than the Philips? Can you give some impressions as to the differences in sound of these tubes?

Thanks,
Dave