Vienna Beethoven Baby Grand , PrimaLuna compatab

Hi Brad:

Glad it worked out. Now that I think about it, I swapped the Operas between the 4 & 8 ohm taps, before settling on the 8 ohm taps. You will be very pleased how nicely the VAs will sound, once they break in a little more. Two years after acquiring the Operas, I am still very satisfied with the purchase.

Best regards,

Rich

Hi Rich
Just wanted to let you know,I did go ahead with the VA Baby Grands. At first I was a little dissapointed now matter how I positioned them, they lacked in imaging, tonal balance, bass deffinetion, etc., just to much music from the speakers. My Triangle Celius ESW beat them by a mile. But I wasn't givin up, at least not yet.
Being these speakers have a 4 ohm load, it was a while before it came to mind to see if using the 8 ohm amp taps resulted in approvment. As A result the speakers came to life in all aspects. As far as compatability, I would have no problem in recommending mating PrimaLuna with VA Baby Grands. The PrimaLuna manual does state not to make any assumptions with regard to using 4 or 8 ohm taps and to trust your ears. My ears are very happy now that I went with the 8 ohm taps. It looks like I will be selling a pair of Triangle Celius ESW before to long, although a second system would be nice.

Thanks again for your help
Brad

Thank You, Steve and Rich for your inputs
It looks like I probably go with the Baby Grands
When I get them, I will let you know what I think.

I am using a PL5 power amp/ Musical Fidelity CD PRE 24 combination with Opera Platea floorstanders. Good compatability, very enjoyable. Opera speakers are similar to Vienna Acoustics in terms of overall sound, sensitivity, etc.

Rich

Thanx for your input
Brad

I recall seeing this rig on the systems page (below). Not exacly your pre/amp setup, but probably close to what you're thinking about. Contact this guy.

I would worry about the 4 ohm impedance of the baby grand and the consequent high-current demand.

Steve O.



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