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Primaluna or Octave to drive Dynaudio X34s

I love my Dyn X34s. Have been happily driving them last couple of years with a Musical Fidelity M5si. Getting upgrade itch and if I do upgrade I want to make sure I get ROI on investment and get a different sound. I have always enjoyed tube demos when I have heard them and liked the sound. My understanding of my speakers is they need heavy current to be driven properly.  Current room is 10 x 12. I'd be interested to hear informed opinions from Dynaudio users or dealers on ideal tube pairings. Based on initial research im looking at Primaluna EVO line (200, 300 or 400) or Octave v40/v70. Which Primaluna would be best? Which Octave? What about the Octave vs. Primaluna debate to pair with Dyns? Any options I should be considering? I know there are a few Raven fans on here but I'd prefer to support a local dealer here in Atlanta. 


Current System:

Dyn X34

Musical Fidelity M5si

Rega Planar 2 with Bias 2 cart

Bluesound Node 2

uncrocco
holmz's avatar
holmz
2,328 posts
 

I am currently running a PrimaLuna Dialogue HP into Vandy 2Cs.
(Similar sensitivity)
However the subwoofer removing a lot of the low notes likely helps a lot.

I would suggest that using a sub would likely be a benefit to freeing up the amplifier.

it sounds pretty good, but the volume knob seems like it is cranked up. Maybe it has less gain than the VTLs?

mesch
3,473 posts
 

One thing you have going for you regarding the 86dB sensitivity rating is that your room is 10'x12'. (I am assuming feet)  Would your dealer let you try the Octave v70/black box in your home? Possible to take your speakers to the dealer?

 

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whitefishpoint1175
169 posts
 

I would look at a hybrid from Macintosh, Pathos, Rogue, Vincent, or this one.

They will dive you that tube sound with power to push those inefficient speakers.

 

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