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.
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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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. |
@sc53 Yes I want a rich warm sound. Detailed but musical and not anilytcal. I heard both of these amps are that. Im not too worry about bass as my room is small and if I ever move to a bigger room I can just add a pair of subs. Thanks, it seema like Accupahse os getting the majority of votes. |
@fatdaddy2 yes all the gear I am looking to buy is used . |
@wsrrsw thanks for the input. Accuphase seems to be the winner here. |
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