Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T

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

For the record, PrimaLuna is a Dutch company, though the product is made in China. The US distributor is Kevin Deal, who is in LA. Their customer service is excellent. I have had a Dialouge 2 for a few years now and have been very happy with it. Have not had a Cayin in my own system, but my uncle, who has a very similar system to mine, did not like the Cayin he tried - it was much brighter, he said.

Or you could buy a new Rogue Cronus Magnum with KT120's and 90W power. Plus it is made in America.

A used Cary SLI 80 would be another alternative that is made in America.

Buconero, have you stayed with the KT-88's that came with your Cayin or have you experimented with el34's?

Learsfool, I guess same question for you.

Thanks.