Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T

Eric,

I owned the Paradigm Studio 40 at one time and all I can say is they were excellent speakers for the money. Yes they can sound bright with an amp mismatch but with the right kind of amp they really do great in every department. I even did a review on them so if you like you may check it out and see if you can relate to it.

In my opinion they can sound very detailed with the tubes with enough low end grunt to satisfy rock fans.

http://www.epinions.com/content_78731579012?sb=1

Audio Research or Manley Stingray

Cayin wins my vote. When I was looking for a tube amp I tried the Prima and Cayin, and many others. Cayin won the day, cleaner sound, better value. In over five years I have not had a problem. The amp is used with ProAc speakers, 140's and 1SC's.

Eric,
All Chinese components are`nt "crap" just a cliche.Go out and listen to various amplifiers and judge them. Nationality and brand name does`nt equate to better sound(believe me).Probably more important than speaker sensitivity in the load impedance(tube amps mate well with higher ohm load generally) and the phase angle(the lower it is the easier to drive). Sensitivity has more to do with potential volume levels as opposed to easier to drive.

Good quality transformers and a stiff power supply are crucial for tube amplifiers.You have good choices available, just take your time and do research.
Regards,

The Chinese Bada hybrid SE triode tube headphone amp has sound to die for. I know. I have one.

Cheers