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Primaluna Dialogue One or Line Magnetic 218IA?

Hi,
I am trying to figure out which mid-level tube integrated to get. All things considered I can get these for about the same price.

I have heard the LM and like it, but I will have to order the Prima and then return with a restocking fee if I don't like it. BUT, it has gotten some tremendous reviews.

I would be using this with a Cambridge CD player and Vandersteen 2CeSig II's.

Any thoughts or advice? Thanks!
gustav1
gopher
499 posts
 
Add the Melody MK88 to your considerations. I owned the Dialogue 2 and think the mk88 may have been better. I'm pretty sure if it, but my speakers changed in between listens.
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roscoeiii
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And if we are adding additional options to your list, I'd suggest also looking into Rogue. All of these have great reputations. I chose Rogue in part due to its ability to deliver excellent bass, which may not be a strength of other tube amps in this price range.
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davide256
362 posts
 
I believe you will ultimately be disappointed if you don't upgrade the CD player first. Consider an Oppo 105 or Marantz SA8004.
gustav1 OP
14 posts
 
Wound up getting the lm218 after some ear time. I found it to be quite dynamic and yet lush without sounding overtly euphonic. Listening to a living stereo piano recording at the moment and am excited by the realism of the combo.
mike2112
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No problems driving the 86db Vandersteens with the 22-watt LM218IA?
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