If you could hear a Raven Audio Osprey with best tubes setup
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PrimaLuna EVO 400 v Cary SLI-100
I've never owned anything other than solid state but I am increasingly intrigued with tubes. Thinking of "investing" $5K or so in an all-tube integrated to (at least initially) drive my Klipsch Heresys. Any thoughts on these two choices? Is there another choice in this range?
Hear essentially the same performance as the PL EVO 400 and save a considerable amount off cash by looking at the Dialogue HP- previous generation. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbb2ga-primaluna-dialogue-premium-hp-integrated-tube The money saved can be used for an upgraded power cord and replacing the 2 innermost preamp tubes with NOS, which are the "money" slots. Without the 2 upgrades you get 90% of the EVO400. Plenty of positive user reviews and it will drive your Heresys as intended. PL build/features and value win over the Cary. Sure Cary SLI is a nice piece, made in USA. That's about it. Longtime PL user.
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Fantastic, thank you for the views and suggestions, super helpful. What I see so far as worth checking out, and I will seek them out at AXPONA in April (Chicago): PrimaLuna EVO 300/400, or consider the previous gen, Dialogue More suggestions, and cautions, welcome! |