PrimaLuna Prologue one speaker match


Hi. I have a Primaluna PL1 connected to Klipsch Chorus speakers. Great sound but ugly speakers. I am thinking of replacing them with either the Definitive Technology BP 9020 or the Dali Zensor 3. Which would you recommend? I know the PL1 is 38 wpc. Is it enough to drive either of these speakers? Also, is there a problem using the builtin-in subwoofers on the BP9020 with the PL1?
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The amp/speaker match is very important to achieve good sound. No doubt your current Klipsch/Primaluna combination is an excellent match. Since you have been accustomed to the dynamics of that combination, changing to a speaker with a much lower sensitivity will likely be a disappointment.

I'm sure the Elac mentioned is a fine speaker, however not a good match for the Primaluna. It's rated sensitivity is 85db, but being a 4 ohm speaker, that must be reduced by 3db for comparison to an 8 ohm speaker. So, 82db with the Klipsch being 101db, a 19db difference. Using the Primaluna with the Elac would be like driving the Klipsch with a 1/2 wpc amp. Also, think about life of the power tubes.