Primaluna tube amps...

I am not sure how well my Prologue Two will match with differ speakers, but when I auditioned Prima, for the first time, Sonus Faber Auditor M monitors sounded simply wonderful, CD player was Ayre CX7E. Then I paired my Canton CD100 with it and was blown away, never thought such sound can be produced from speakers like this. I already rolled pre amp section tubes and the sound become less lush/tuby, but more open, airy and detailed without loosing the musicality. Right now looking for some KT88 upgrade, which possible, bring this baby to the next level. Speaking of power tubes rolling, its endless: KT88,6550, KT90, EL-34, KT77, 6CA7, 6L6GC, KT66, 7581, EL37, and any of their equivalents. Means, you can tune the sound to your liking. Of course, the most influence comes from pre amp tubes, but the choice over there is more than enough to satisfy any needs. So, if someone says that all this are CRAP, their ego is just hanging on their ears. Just go and audition one.

Well built, great look, auto-bias, fair price, reputable distributor.

My experience with them is limited but I feel that they aim at a traditional tubey sound, emphasize tonal colors over extreme detail and power, and they succeed.

If that ain't your cup of tea, and you're in a foul mood, you might disparage it.

Art

I have the Prologue 2 and have had zero problems with it in almost two years .
I can't compare it to a great many other pieces but what I have heard does not better it by much if at all . With different tubes , I would/have , put it up against Cayin and Cary pieces of the same circuit topology ie. PP integrateds using the Kt88 , El34 etc. tube family. It is a bit of a cameleon , as you can obtain many different sounds with numerous tube combinations .

Is it the best ? That is subjective . Is it a good value ? I think so . If you don't like it , you can turn it over rather easily .

I would say go for it .

Good luck .

Thanks for all the replies!
In the near future i may have the possibility from a dealer to audition at my house an Arcam, PS audio, Primaluna and a tentlabs hybrid, which looks the buissines but isn't a heavy marketed and known brand...
http://www.tentlabs.com/index.html
It can als be bought as an easy DIY job.