My PrimaLuna Dialogue HP Integrated with Genelec 12AU7’s and 8 KT150’s has become my holy grail amp. Having been through countless amps over the years, this setup is Nirvana.
Okay, I am now using a tube preamp and a gan SS amp but it is because of the speakers being very inefficient. I do have a modified ST70 tube amp but the bass is not as defined when I use the Magnepan speakers system. I also have a tube dac but it is not very new and I find that the newer ( cheaper) dac seems to have more layers and wider soundstage.
I agree with the majority of opinion expressed here: tube/tube if possible. Of the many combinations I’ve used, it’s amazing how vintage circa 1960 tube gear can compete and often best modern gear. Challenges so many notions in this hobby. Current favorite combo: McIntosh C20 > Marantz 8B > high efficiency horns. Fisher 800c excels as does Citation I & II. Tube just rises to the top in my experience.
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