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Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???

I've been having a blast looking up threads and doing some research but my dilemma is this - I want to get more enjoyment out of my music (don't we all). My Anthem and Oppo setup honestly sound great but I can't help but think that maybe I am missing out. I am thinking of upgrading some of my gear by either adding an integrated amp or separates. I'd love to hear some recommendations. Based on some reading, I am considering: 

1. Parasound Halo Integrated 6
2. Primaluna Dialogue Premium or Premium HP

My current setup is as follows: 

Oppo 105D
Anthem MRX 510 AVR
Ascend Acoustic Sierra RAAL Towers and Horizon Center

Any recommendations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 
freesole
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meadowman
140 posts
 
+1000 on the rogue audio. 
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bradf
329 posts
 
freesole

It would be helpful to state the speakers you want to drive.
Regarding your first question; my choice would be the PL you referenced
Cant comment on the McIntosh MA5300 or a Naim XS 2. 

I was once considering the LM 508ia (currently 3 ea for sale on usaudiomart.com) but I think I am going to hold out for a Decware
 Zen Mystery Amp.  40W Class A Push/Pull with a huge power supply that uses voltage regulator tubes for line A/C filtering. Jupitor Caps, all hardwired, lifetime warranty

You may want to check out Decware if you haven't already



 
kearney
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 I own the octave v70se intergrated amp. It sounds fantastic. Everybody (probably fifty people) who have heard it love it's sound. Great amp. Great company.
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musicloversaudio
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Prima Luna is tubes sounding Chinese dreck.
The Parasound is good value, particularly with a Transparent Audio or Shunyata AC cord.
If you can swing it, a Luxman 550AXII is musical and built!
freesole OP
159 posts
 
@bradf thanks for the suggestions. I have Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers and the Horizon Center (all with the RAAL ribbon tweeter). I haven’t heard of Decware before but will certainly check it out.

@avanti1960 @meadowman I’ll have to do some research on Rogue. Have you compared those to the Primaluna’s and the McIntosh’s?

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