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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. 
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willgolf
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Please take a look at Raven Audio based out of Texas.  The owner is Dave Thomson.   Give him a call and chat about his lineup.  I own the higher end Integrated and it is awesome.  He has some of the oldest and finest tubes out there.  And they are all showpieces.  
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jafant
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freesole

Demo the Anthem STR integrated amp. It is excellent.  Happy Listening!
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soundermn
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An observation on the Line Magnetics... they seem to deliver a lot of power.  For example the LM=150iA is rated for 100 wpc with 2x KT150 per channel. This is driving the tubes a lot harder than the Primaluna.  It may sound wonderful, even better than the PL.  But, I am thinking it may be harder on tubes, thus requiring more frequent replacement of tubes.  

The PL delivers 96 wpc with 4x KT150 per channel, so it is driving the tubes at a lower level.  Theoretically this would extend tube life.

Just an observation.
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freesole OP
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After trying out the LM 805ia for about a week, I returned it (since I was only borrowing it) and I now have the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP. It sounded great out of the box but without the clarity and sparkle that the 805ia. We are not talking world's apart but there is a slight difference. Still, the Primaluna is only hours old so far so I suspect there is a bit of a burn in period. I'll reserve judgement until after 100 hours or so. 

I am very happy with it so far! 
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