Prima luna Owners - What Speakers are you using

Brad,

I can't really comment on the PL5/Merlin as I have no direct experience with the combo, but I can say that the speakers don't require a ton of power to work well. I've gotten more than adequate SPL and very good dynamics out of the older VSM SE (in a medium sized room) when powered by Cary 300b monos, which produce +/-15wpc. On that basis, I'd speculate that power output from the PL5 would not be an issue unless your room is large and/or you want pretty high SPL.

As to price, used VSMs of various pedigree are usually listed here between $2.5K and $4.5k. Older variations of the VSM can generally be upgraded. If you find a pair that looks appealing, Bobby P. of Merlin is always eager to work thru that with you. If you like the particular VSM "family sound" (not everyone does, but I'm a big fan), I'm pretty confident that you can get a good example well within your budget.

Good Luck,

Marty

I'm currently using my Primaluna Dialogue 1 with NOS Russian 6n3c-e output and Amperex Bugle Boy 12au7 and Sylvania 5751 3 mica black plates. The speakers I have swapped in and out at various times are: Tekton Lore, Tekton 4.5, Infinity Prelude Compositions, Sound Dynamics 300ti. My brother brought over his Harbeth HL5s along with his Leben CS600 integrated for a weekend of listening, swapping various stuff around. Great time.

Mikirob
Thank You for the info
What did you think of the Harbeth HL5. Did you pair it with your Dialogue 1?
Thnx
Brad

Martykl
No sooner then finishing my responses to this thread, I looked on Audiogon at both Merlin modles. I noticed now and in the past, different upgrades or generations. I am planning to do some research on the subject but first have to finish these dam taxes.
Again, Thank You for the help, hope to return the favor someday
Brad

Bradf,
Yes, I've paired it with the Dialogue 1, the Harbeth sang beautifully with this amp as I have it tubed. If I were currently looking for new speakers it would be on my short list. My brother and friends also inserted my Cary v12, Cary 300B SEI, the Leben CS 600 with the same output tubes as are in my Dialogue 1. All were stellar with the nod going to the Leben.