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!
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. |
You are building your system like I am building mine. One piece at a time, when and where I can afford... I have an idea of where I would like to end up, but I have to compromise much along the way. If these two amps are local, maybe you can audition them? If it's a question of the lifetime amp, then I lean to the solid state. If there's some doubt about your desire to tinker, then I lean SS. If you listen to Rock more than Jazz or Classical, then I lean SS. There's no television in my house (other than the band) so if you listen a lot, or you don't have scheduled listening, or at higher volume, then SS, again. Good luck and enjoy the ride. |
The Arcam amp is excellent so to improve on it, with Focal speakers, I’d go with the Accuphase. I don’t know why Primaluna is being dissed though. Their amps are very well made and my old DiaLogue One is still running perfectly. I just think you will like the Accuphase better with Focals. Who knows what amp you might like with Tannoys, if you ever get them. You are listening to your stereo now. Buy the amp that sounds good with it now. Life is short and plans change. |
