OP, I suspect most respondents here are assuming you’re asking about a Primaluna tube amp, whereas you’re asking about their hybrid integrated which has an AB amp in it. As for build quality (which probably is better on the accuphase…), the PL gear is built well, don’t get me wrong - it is very reliable, and gives up some things in the cosmetic side to cut costs, while the Accuphase is an even higher standard all around. But anyway I doubt many of us have heard the hybrid amp. I would bet either of your choices would work very well with the Tannoys. I owned the Turnberrys, with a Luxman class A integrated and primalunas, though all tubes in my case. Both were great, though the solid state amp had more transient speed than the tubes, a bit better bass and clearer highs, but the tubes were more liquid. You might get the best of both worlds with the PL hybrid. I’m sure upscale audio could give you some good insight on this pairing since they sell both.
Prima Luna Vs Accupahse
I am looking to get out of my Arcam SA20 and upgrade soon. I have the opportunity to get a good deal on both a used Prima Luna Evo300 Hybrid and used Accuphase E-280. My main speakers for now are the Focal Aria 936K2 but plan on getting Tannoy’s later. Which one would yall say is the better amp. Thank yoi!
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Hard to recommend any amp without knowing what specific improvements you’re looking for over your Arcam and what sound characteristics (i.e. imaging/3D soundstage, tonality, treble detail/air, micro/macro dynamics, PRaT, etc.) are most important to you. “Better” and “next level” are pretty vague and can mean very different things to different people depending on their personal tastes/preferences. So more specifics would be very helpful here. |
There is a substantial gap here in build quality alone Accuphase is far better made in Japan which has much much more QC as well as parts quality, also their failure rate in the lowest 5% in the worlld going from others I read over a 20 year period ,in their preamp section a patented volume attenuator, look at prima luna in the magazines up front left a Round silver can which is a low cost Alps or burns volume pot ,2 pieces of plastic wipers with a conductive spray on them , why ? When a ladder resistor , or relay volume attenuator is far more accurate . |
Accuphase all the way, however I also agree with @soix. It would be best to get the speakers first if you can. All the best. |
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