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Ayon's "Scorpio" tube imtegrated amp vs PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium tube integrated??.

I have considered trying a tube integrated amp. The Prima Luna Prologue Premium has received numerous positive testimonials regarding its sound quality and is considered a bargain at $2399.  Ayon’s new "Scorpian" tube integrated  is more expensive at $4200,  supposedly offers excellent sound quality, but has not gathered many press reviews. .

 Is  anyone familiar with these products??  Are they  reliable over the long haul?? and if so, can either amp  effectively drive any speaker load, including Golden Ear Technology model 7 or the larger model 5.  Or have any problems driving Magneplanar .7 speaker, or any of the Martin Logan speakers.  Thank you  

sunnyjim

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aberyclark
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I saw this older thread. I am thinking of a Primaluna integrated myself. I'm also seeing some new Ayon Scorpios offered here on ag by their us distributer USA Tube Audio for $3500 or so ( the scorpios are not 60 watts per channel like listing says). Anyway, I know everyone raves about Kevin Deal. Any experiences with USA Tube Audio and a Ayon?  From the looks of the Ayon, they seem to be built like a tank. Also I wonder where the low end Ayon are built?
aberyclark
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I have Zu Omen Defs which are quite efficient. 
aberyclark
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The ravens look really nice. One thing I notice is that Huff states that the Ayon are built in China. The USA Tube Audio people say Austria
aberyclark
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Hi, after more research, I'm leaning more toward PL. I even did some research on Mystere (same company of PL). The reviews of various Mystere products seem to indicate the house sounds is on the brighter side of things. 

I know this may sound "picky", I just get the impression that UTA is a bit "gimmicky (float)" with their marketing. You walk in the store, its 90% Ayon vs the brands on their site. All the AG ads. The AG classifieds that are quite a bit less than price in store. "We'll fly you in for free" etc. a little used car Like. I know that sounds picky.

UA is heavy PL, but the other bands on  Heir site are readily available in their store. 


aberyclark
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Something to consider
aberyclark
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Yes. The dealers do mean a lot. Especially, for non big box retail items. I'll probably contact UA this week and decide on the amp that is for me. 
aberyclark
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Looking thru classifieds on AG this morning. Those Ayon ads are really irritating. 
aberyclark
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I have to agree. I know the equipment is pricey, however, their ads and advertising methods look like they are targeting the "all you can eat, lottery, casino boat" crowd. Maybe throw in some smokes if they order within the next 30 minutes :)
aberyclark
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When I visited it was all Ayon and a few Esoteric components. I wonder if their $35,000 items are made in China as well
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