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Prima Luna amp or preamp best speaker -Help

Any suggestions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I am considering the Prima Luna (either amp at 40wpc, or preamp at 35wpc) and I'd like to know what my audio brothers and sisters would consider to be a great speaker to match. Needless to say, good sonics, timber and soundstage are most desirable.
My system is: Music Hall ttable, Meridian CD, BAT 3i pre, Aragon 4004 mkII amp and Avalon Eclipse (originals, not classics). I once borrowed a pair of BAT VK60 monos and I loved the tube sound- sweet, glorious midrange, smooth highs, bass was good. Room is 24X13X8', normal furnishing, no audio treatments. I listen to lots of vinyl and CD (60/40%), rock, jazz, bluegrass, world and a little classical.
I doubt that the mentioned Prima Luna would drive the power hungry Avalons, that is why I seek your advise.
My reasons for considering the Prima Lunas are: longing for that tube sound, price for new amp is reasonable, warranty.

Thanks, happy listening!
oregon
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bblilikoi
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I'm curious about the new Prima Luna preamps too, as I've been considering the 3 to match with an Aragon 8008BB poweramp. Point taken re the relative power imbalance.

Where can one find out about the new Prima Luna preamps? There is not one word on their website about this.

If you're in Oregon, by the way, where are you listening to this equipment? I live in Oregon and would like to know of an outlet/showroom that has Prima Luna equipment.
clio09
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Upscale Audio is probably the closest source to you, but they're in CA.

www.upscaleaudio.com

I believe they are the NA distributor. If anyone will know about the new models coming out it will be Kevin Deal.
oregon OP
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Bblilikoi,
The only Prima Luna dealer that I know of is Kevin Deal (upscaleaudio.com) in California. I called them and the word is that PL will have monoblocks on the market in a month- 70watts???
Unfortunately, I have not heard any PL units- amps, preamps, nor integrated, but many reviewers rave about these Chinese units (and the price is very reasonable).
I am in Portland. Where are you located? I'd like to get together with others interested in music/audio to compare and learn.
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bblilikoi
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Stereotypes in Portland is now an authorized PrimaLuna dealer. Nice folks with a terrific reputation.
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