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I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?

The curved cage on Primaluna amplifiers is extremely ugly. Their shiny cases do not help. Visually, they are worse than forgettable. I like the look of Line Magnetic amps, but they sound terrible. Is there a decent alternative?
defiantboomerang
soundwatts
186 posts
 
I think my rogue audio cronus magnum 2 is a very good looking as well as a great sounding piece. The latter being most important. Just leave the cage off of the PL
aolmrd1241
759 posts
 
Hmmm!!! First time poster bashing a product. Credence??? I don’t think so.
facten
931 posts
 
Not sure what Line Magnetic amps you've listened to but I fully expeecty it wasn't a 518IA, a 219IA or a 508IA. If it was you have totally different listening experiences than me and a number of others
defiantboomerang OP
141 posts
 
@lalitk 

Good points. I prefer vintage gear. I think manufacturers were more honest about their goals in the past. 

My budget is $10,000 at most, for something really spectacular. But realistically, more in the 6k ballpark. 
defiantboomerang OP
141 posts
 
@soundwatts 

yes, that is a good looking machine. Can you run it on KT88s? Or do you have to use KT120s?

I don’t like KT120 as much, because they lack the historical pedigree of KT88s. 
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