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Primaluna Prologue Premium CDP Heat Concerns


Gday, I purchased a Primaluna CDP about 6months ago. It had never been taken out of its packaging, so as far as I'm concerned, a brand new unit. 
After some lengthy listening sessions,, I've noticed, on ejection and retrieval of a disc, it is worryingly warm. Almost hot... 
Does anyone have similar experience ?
I spoke recently, to someone, who said, this was/is,a known issue. 
I have contacted Upscale Audio, but still waiting for a reply. 
Im wondering if this is why Primaluna dont make cdps anymore. 
Any experiences or thoughts and advice?? 
Cheers Andrew






ricey
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jasonbourne52
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Why use a CDP with a tube output stage? That can only color the resulting sound! Ditto for DACs with tube outputs. Model T technology!
ricey OP
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Gday, is this a known issue with any CDP that incorporates tubes/valves?

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mattmiller
1,479 posts
 
Yeah man tubes run hot! Show me a piece of tube gear that doesnt. And if you wanna call the awesome magic that goes on inside a little glass bottle, Model T technology, then be my guest. (more tubes for me)


Matt M
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hbarrel
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CD’s are made from polycarbonate. Which is an amorphous material. As long as disc remains at below 250 degrees F no damage should occur.
Get over 300f… mmm blob of goo.
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