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Goodtube integrated

Looking to try a tube integrated in my system in $2k or so range. Sony5400es, Ohm Walsh 100s3, CA 740cdp,anti cables. Thinking Rogue, Cayin, primaluna? BTW live in HI so all will be unheard before buying. Listen to jazz,rock,acoustic guitars lots of female vocalists like Krall, Rondsdtadt, Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell etc.
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donjr
1,335 posts
 
"Beware of Cayin - I have two Cayin A100T integratgeds which are down due to lack of parts for repair from distributor (VSA) or manufacturer. Over 4 months now. Distributor has made promises, repeatedly, but can neither repair nor furnish parts. Hope springs eternal but I'm moving on I think. Sorry, to rain on your Cayin parade, Buconero 17. :-("

That's got to be extremely frustrating and is something that would never happen with the likes of Rogue, Cary or Manley.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"That's got to be extremely frustrating and is something that would never happen with the likes of Rogue, Cary or Manley."

Maybe not Rogue or Manley, but I heard Cary changed hands (or something similar) and its not the company it once was.
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sfar
1,761 posts
 
Zd542 - Dennis Had is no longer in charge of Cary but my service experience since he left has been excellent. What has been your direct experience with the company?
catama
81 posts
 
Have PrimaLuna and Cayin tube gear. Can recommend both very highly.

Manley gear is very highly rated, as is Rogue.

Never had issues with my Cayin A88T integrated. Bought it used four years ago and still going strong.

PrimaLuna may be the best bang for your buck.
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I would highly recommend the PrimaLuna line - I use a Dialogue 2 myself. I prefer it with EL34's rather than the KT88s.
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