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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
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Oh, somebody earlier recommended PSVANE tubes.  I will also second that recommendation if you want to upgrade your preamp tubes if you get a Primaluna (or similar).  I just helped a friend upgrade his JJ 12au7 tubes to PSVANE.  The JJ were okay, but the PSVANE just had so much more resolution and detail -- and they really "sang".  Overall, excellent upgrade!!  This was the second time I have heard PSVANE "preamp tubes".  I suspect the PSVANE amp tubes will have similar results.  They are definitely expensive, but not as expensive as other boutique or NOS tubes.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
helomech
I have listened to all three Rogue integrateds at length. Why can't you respect another individuals opinion? I don't own a fully tubed integrated because I don't want one for my own personal reasons. I have listened to many tubed amps over 50 years. More than you know.
helomech
1,727 posts
 
Mr._Mom,

You said I "undermined" your opinion as though I’m not entitled to my own, as though I should’ve consulted you first. So who is the one not respecting opinions? I had made no personal reference to you or your opinion in my original post. In contrast, you responded to my post with a snarky comment insinuating that my opinion is bunk based on the claims of Rogue employees.

I don’t know about you, but I live in a country that has freedom of speech. Further, I’m fairly certain you’re not in charge of this forum, nor do I work for you. To say someone "undermined" your opinion shows you have a seriously demented view or your role here.

Anyway, you haven’t heard jack or you’d know the Pharaoh doesn’t sound anything like a decent tube amp and it’s not remotely in the same ball park.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Helomech.
Please grow up. I do not have the time or inclination to get into a petty argument with you. End of discussion, over and out.....
freesole OP
159 posts
 
Let's not let this conversation deviate. I appreciate everyone's comments here. 

Right now, I think it is down to... 
    1. Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP ($4.4)
    2. Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II ($2.5) or Pharaoh ($3.5)
    3. Line Magnetic 508ia (used for around $3.5-4)
    4. McIntosh MA5300 ($5)
    5. Naim XS 2 ($3.7) or Supernait 2 ($5.7)
    6. Audio Research VSI75 ($5)


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