I can vouch for the Prima Luna Dialogue HP Integrated. It easily drives larger floorstanding speakers (like Proac D48R) that many tube amps will simply not get a grip on. I was impressed by the bass control and speed which I was not expecting from such a modestly priced unit. Check one out. You might well be pleasantly surprised as I was.
Tube Integrated Amp to Drive Floorstanding Speakers?
forgive me, but i'm a relative newbie to audiophile concepts. i am looking to build a 2 channel system for music that i can grow with. currently i have a VPI Prime, Soundsmith MKIII cart. I'm using a vintage kenwood KA-9100 driving Elac Uni F bookshelf speakers for my office.
in the future, i plan on a listening room of 15x20, give or take. I am intrigued by integrated tube amps - looking at all sorts, including PrimaLuna, VPI 299d, etc. but these amps have lower WPC outputs. I'd like to grow into a floorstanding set, something like the Monitor Gold, KEF R-series or PBS Imagine T3 range. My tastes range from Classical to Classic Rock. i do not blast music by any means. Is an integrated tube amp (35-40 wpc) sufficient and will it leave room to grow? ideally i'd like a home threater bypass should i decide to add TV that into the mix
in the future, i plan on a listening room of 15x20, give or take. I am intrigued by integrated tube amps - looking at all sorts, including PrimaLuna, VPI 299d, etc. but these amps have lower WPC outputs. I'd like to grow into a floorstanding set, something like the Monitor Gold, KEF R-series or PBS Imagine T3 range. My tastes range from Classical to Classic Rock. i do not blast music by any means. Is an integrated tube amp (35-40 wpc) sufficient and will it leave room to grow? ideally i'd like a home threater bypass should i decide to add TV that into the mix