2. amps-preamps
  3. 158670-147085

Any advice on Ayon scorpio integrates?

Hi, quite new to this and first time starting a thread. I am thinking of getting a tube integrated amp at around $2000-3000, for my P3ESR. The ones I have been looking were Primaluna Evo 100, and Unison research Triode25. Then I came to know about Raven and Ayon. Raven seems good but sold out completely so took off from my list to narrow down choices, while Ayon Scorpio seems interesting with A class pentode pushpull, and also as most of their lines are at higher range, making me think there may  be the higher range essence in this lower range scorpio model. Although, there are very few feedbacks or user’s comments on those and would like to ask experienced people here in the forum for any impressions experienced etc..
Not only about the amp itself but mystery is why there are not much of mentioning of Scorpio here either good or bad, despite that could be a interesting alternative to one like Primaluna. 
many advice/comment would be appreciated. 
junvisi
freediver
1,256 posts
 
I suspect cost is the main reason you don't read much about Ayon..Primaluna is just such an easy amp to own for less $ it seems to be the jumping off point for new tube amp owners..
I was recently shopping for a new tube integrated & looked at/read up on over 50 new tube integrated amps..I have owned Cayin amps twice & HIGHLY recommend them,made in the same factory as the PL stuff & a superb value for $ spent..The Unison Research is awesome & would last you a lifetime..There is a Mastersound "Box"listed on usaudiomart.com for $2k that is an AMAZING DEAL at the price for a Brand New,ALL ITALIAN made rig..
I ended up ordering an Icon Audio "Stereo 30SE" which is pure Class A SINGLE ENDED(1 pair output tubes)KT150 integrated putting out a massive 28wpc.Pentode mode & 20wpc.in Triode mode..
tooblue
1,972 posts
 
The Raven, from everything I can tell, might be one of those products worth waiting for and if you just can't wait you might want to Look at Quicksilvers integrated amp, built in America with plenty of satisfied customers. Enjoy the music
junvisi OP
9 posts
 
freediver 

Thank you for your advice! I thought same of Ayon at first, but their scorpio is in the $3,500
 range so thought funny there are not much mentioning on it..  PL probably seems to be the most failsafe choice, while as I dig into other options, beginning to lean toward models with more unique designs. My speakers are 83.5db,
very much limits the tube amp options..If without  thinking of my speakers, my preference is class A SET (my current is a cheap 8wpc 6l6gc,I get a touch of it but not a good match).  I really want to stay with SET but not much options out there with my primary search, and I started to consider pushpulls. That is how I came to be interested on Scorpio with class A Pentode. 

Mastersound, class A para single 35wpc sure is attractive! I see similarity in design to Unison research (not the structure but in the similar logo fonts) If I was a real setereophile, this may be a no brainer with that audio mart price.  Boxed Italian design is nice but this may be a design I may seek for later in my journey but for now, I miss the open chassis design with tube show off. 

The Icon also is a new  name to me. Class A, pentode/triode, 28/20wpc, enabling SE drive using KT150,,, and with open chassis! I understood this specifically designed with KT150 and not that one can play with tube exchange but this is interesting! I may need to do a deeper learning on this Icon. 

More to discover