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Prologue 2 Integrated Work Well With Axiom M80Tis?

Hello, everyone. I am building a small budget system, and currently have a pair of Axiom M80Tis. I know that they are not audiophile-quality speakers, but I just have them for a little while, while I am saving up enough money to upgrade. Their sensitivity is 91dB and their impedance is 4 Ohms. I am looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 dollar price range--either solid state or tube--and I have been considering the Primaluna Prologue 2 amp. But I am not sure if my speakers are built for tube components, and will sound well with them. And I know that you have to have special speakers that are specifically designed for tube components if you want those components to sound their best. Does anyone know whether this particular brand of speakers will sound well with the PrimaLuna 2? Anyone have any experience with these components? Do you think that the Axiom M80Tis will sound good with tube components? Any and all answers will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who reply.
leroyc33
mapleleafs3
190 posts
 
Leroyc33, you are way off base in your assumptions. A good speaker is designed to be a good speaker. I donr know of any speakers that are dessigned to work with on or the other. 91 dB can be driven to good volume with 2 watts per side.

I am not a fan of the prima luna, its overhyped and is made in Chineese sweat shops. Parts are all cheap and not audiophile grade. A lot of add money has been spent on this product . Stay away from it. For same money look for made in North America gear.

Rouge has a nice Inregrated in the 1500.00 used range. Give it a try. The primaluna is a far inferior product.
koiman
51 posts
 
Leroyc33,
I have a Cayin TA 30 tube amp. that is 35 watts it looks almost identical to the primaluna amps.in fact I think that the only difference basically is that you have to Bias the Cayin by hand and the primaluna has a auto biasing. The Cayin will play thr Axiom M80ti's just fine. I have (4)Axiom 80 ti (2) Axiom M22ti and (2) Axiom M3ti plus many other speakers including Salk HT3 Signature Veracity. If you want tubes try the Cayin TA-30 around $600.00 to $700.00 on Audiogon.
scottz
29 posts
 
The Primaluna Prologue 2 should work fine with the Axioms. I'm using the P2 to drive speakers with similar specs (90dB sensitivity, 4 ohm impedance with fairly flat impedance curve). I was also ambivalent about buying a Chinese made amp, but more for political and social reasons (i.e., Chinese labor practices and environmental record). The design and build quality of the Primaluna is not an issue. They are excellent in both regards, especially for the money.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
The PLII should fine.I am currently using it in my susyem and couldn't be happier-check my previous "best system" post.It also has a return policy.PCs can tighten the bass as compared to the standard Belden.
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