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thank you for sharing your experiences with the shootout... excellent info indeed
i can’t help but wonder how the three amps would compare if driving a more challenging set of speakers... certainly the cornwalls are a breeze to drive, a great strength (... and using the primaluna d-hp on them is like using a jackhammer to open a bottle of wine LOL! )
couple q’s reading your post, if you don't mind --
1 - with the pl d-hp... did you upgrade the small signal tubes? how did it sound ultralinear vs triode in comparison to other two? i agree with you in my experience this amp has a big and bold sound with excellent foundation but it needs help in tube selection get all the transparency it can muster
2 - what tubes were run in the carver (make and type)? as you know i have been curious about the carver... and wonder whether it can maintain its composure and character you report if driving somewhat more challenging speakers -- i trust you found it more resolving than the primaluna?
thank you for sharing your experiences with the shootout... excellent info indeed
i can’t help but wonder how the three amps would compare if driving a more challenging set of speakers... certainly the cornwalls are a breeze to drive, a great strength (... and using the primaluna d-hp on them is like using a jackhammer to open a bottle of wine LOL! )
couple q’s reading your post, if you don't mind --
1 - with the pl d-hp... did you upgrade the small signal tubes? how did it sound ultralinear vs triode in comparison to other two? i agree with you in my experience this amp has a big and bold sound with excellent foundation but it needs help in tube selection get all the transparency it can muster
2 - what tubes were run in the carver (make and type)? as you know i have been curious about the carver... and wonder whether it can maintain its composure and character you report if driving somewhat more challenging speakers -- i trust you found it more resolving than the primaluna?