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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
junvisi OP
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freediver

Thanks again! It seems it is choice of if I go direct to amp like Icon based on a experienced person like you who chose after checking out 50 amps; that’s the good thing about asking advice here in the forum and I truly appreciate.  Or another devil in my mind tells me I might want to make a good waste of money and sort of enjoy  on ones that will require me some hassle to explore; tube rolling until I get to the ultimate decision to choose Icon like you did. 

Learning about a new amp every time, it is very interesting and that process makes me lean towards it, last night I was looking at ANK kit 1 300 SET class A 8wpc which is an amp that is ideal in concept/design/looks to me but ofcourse not good match for my P3esr. Although I am still attracted to that, especially liking their cut-core trans, then started to look at their pentode el34 35wpc (not sure if it is a single end or push pull) which uses the same trans but that is a closed box...

I may need to rethink what I am after for. I tried to narrow down my choices when I started this thread to find out more on Ayon Scorpio to compare with PL, but now I feel the need to study more on Icon, Quicksilver, Mastersound...and if any user feedback on Ayon scorpio. I am glad that I came to know about those I have missed to include in my shortlist.

I will continue to explore an aim to decide in around a month. 

junvisi OP
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yogiboy

Thanks for your input! Great to know from
Quicksilver(larger than integrated)+P3 user. Even If not ideal but I thought 20w will be acceptable to drive P3esr, as maker’s recommended watts were 15, max being 50. As I want to stay with the tubes and there are not much options, I am still thinking I cannot exclude 20 watts capability amps as a lower wattage limit choice, but if Quicksilver does not recommend their integrated  on P3esr, that I would take into consideration.

I was sold on the P3esr acoustic sounding concept and close cabinet but at then, I was not much aware of the low db how it will limit the amp choices. I still like it so seeking best available matching tube amp in $2000-3000area.
tablejockey
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The Ayon  Scorpio may be a fine amp.

They used to be plastered all over the Agon gear page, being  advertised as "best of show" for every component  made, touting Euro this and that. 

I suspect the brand is a made in China like most gear. NOT a bad thing, I'm a PL user.

Odd that, with so many "Best of Show" awards, the brand would be more prominent in mags?
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yogiboy
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This Rogue Cronus Magnum integrated might fit the bill. My friend uses older Rogue gear with his P3s with great results!!
http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Cronus_Magnum.htm
junvisi OP
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limomangus,

Thanks for the Cayin info. I find quite a few stereophiles highly recommend Cayin, and they look great. I respect the Chinese made or assembled, I image their job is phenomenal like some assembly of iphone done in China, but my likes are toward US, European brands at the moment. I may need to study on Cayin if Inwere 




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