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SET vs Push-Pull (Line Magnetic vs Primaluna)

I have a Primaluna Dialogue Premium (non-HP) driving my Acoustic Zen Crescendo II loudspeakers.  It's a push-pull Class AB design.  
I am intrigued by the possibility of trying a Class A SET design.
Has anybody tried a Line Magnetic Class A SET amplifier with these speakers?
If so, what are your impressions?
Where can Line Magnetic amps be demoed or bought in Southern California (San Diego area)?
Thanks for your responses.


mabonn
keithr
1,306 posts
 
Or upgrade the tubes in your Prima Luna to KR quality and stick with it. 
facten
2,876 posts
 
@keithr  - Which LM amp(s)did you listed to at your dealer?
facten
2,876 posts
 
Obviously meant listened to
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pesky_wabbit
1,183 posts
 
I find theorising about about amp-speaker pairings to be a fairly futile excercise. Too many times I have heard pairings that should have been made in heaven sound fairly ordinary, and rather unlikely bedfellows sound entrancing.

There‘s only one way to find out….
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
"Too many times I have heard pairings that should have been made in heaven sound fairly ordinary, and rather unlikely bedfellows sound entrancing."

@pesky_wabbit,  absolutely and unequivocally an astute observation. My experience as well on numerous occasions. 
Charles 

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