Lots of misinformation about PrimaLuna using circuit boards in the signal path here.
”PrimaLuna employs Point to Point Wiring on all products. The entire signal path, including resistors and capacitors, is painstakingly hand wired with heavy-gauge cable by craftsman.” https://www.primaluna-usa.com/primaluna-evo-400-tube-integrated
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"In my experience, there is a spacious dimensionality in high-quality tube amps that I never quite hear in SS amps of the same caliber / price range. Texture and tone, particularly in acoustic and wood instruments. Also, the assured warmth without loss of lucid definition. And today’s good tubes don’t suffer from labels such as "slow," "tubey" or from any background hiss. Certainly, SS is easier to manage at all the points we all know... I went from British SS amps to tube amps a while back, and it’s hard to go back. But I’m always listening for good SS as well... Recommendations?" I generally agree but there are exceptions. You should hear Bakoon amps.They are incredibly 3D sounding Class A/B. I have owned and used some pretty decent SETs and other tube amps and the Bakoons at least match them for deep layered soundstage and ambience.
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Cayin Class A I have Cayin A88T, couldn’t be happier. Terrific build quality Yes I own one too.They are OK...ish.Much better with EL34s than KT88s.A They are somewhere between 2d and 3D sounding.About 2.2 with KT88 s and maybe 2.5 with EL34s in Triode mode.Too much negative feedback is my hunch.I think they are decent value but nothing special .My 54 year old Australian made Trimax EL34 Mullard 520 design monoblocks are much better . |
Got to this post now. Almost a year after it started. Have been looking for a tube amp for some time. Recently purchased a Audio Note P2SE, love it. Old- 1997- surprising works super well. I didn't know I was buying a 1997 one - and am glad I didn't- if I did, I would not have. I also auditioned at home another Audio Note- Cobra Integrated. Amazing. I also have a hybrid Vincent SV200- love that. Still on the look out for one more. It was interesting reading so many great choices from people. I made a list which I will look out for in my travels. Audio Hungary Qualiton Jadis Linear Tube Audio Z40+ LTA Ultralinear + Line Magnetic 8051A Aric Audio Transcend Push Pull Synthesis A100, A40 Cayin A88T Valhalla Raven Bob Carver Apollo Audio Lab 12 |
