Would like your tube amp recommendation


I've got Magnepan 20.1s, PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp, Accuphase P1000 SS amplifier, with digital source (Byrston BDP1/BDA1).  It's a pretty sweet sound, but looking for something a little more musical with a larger sound stage.

I like the PrimaLuna preamp, and was wondering what to expect if I replace the Accuphase with PrimaLuna Prologue or Dialogue monoblocks.  Would they drive the Maggies?

Thanks,
Richard
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In short, the answer is yes. I was at a dealer hoping to audition the dialogue HP integrated. They didn't have it. But he didn't know much about Primaluna. So, he brought in the prologue premium and hooked it up to the Maggies. We listened for about an hour and frankly we were both quite impressed. It really sounded great, and did not seem like it was working hard at all.  

If if you step up the amplification to mono blocks, it would be even better. If you can afford it, consider the dialogue HP mono blocks. I listened to them recently and came away very impressed with those as well.  Even so, the prologue or dialogue monos will definitely drive those Maggies very well. 

 In the end I walked out after placing an order for the Dialogue Premium HP integrated. I think it will be a great step up from my current Dialogue One I'm using to run my B&W 803s.  I've been happy with the Dialogue for almost five years, so it's time to move up the chain. 

Good luck with your search!