Keep in mind that the Scorpio will be upgraded in a couple months ....and your integrated dumps in value.Besides I own Primaluna in a second system and if your buying Chinese ..Primaluna
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
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I've also been considering the PrimaLuna, but I'm also concerned about bass response. My Salk Audio HT2-TL's go down to 34hz, and my solid state Caimbridge Audio 840A V2 takes them there with no issues. I really don't want to give up any bass extension, tenacity, or impact/slam. Can you guys help reassure me that I'll be in good shape going to the PrimaLuna Diologe Premium? Do I have to get the HP model? Will it still be engaging at low level late night listening? |
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, personally I would lean toward a Leben CS-600 which can be found in good shape 2nd hand around your budget, unless you need inefficient speakers. That amp looks gorgeous & has a very good headphone amp which is a bonus - http://lebenhifi.com/products/cs600.html |
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