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Old 02-07-2019, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by PHC1 View Post
Well, I have the pleasure of listening to the 590 and the PrimaLuna HP in the same system, it's as simple as switching the speaker wires from one to the other. There is nothing that the PrimaLuna, even in the triode mode can really do better than the 590. Yeah, the 590 really is that good. Velvety, smooth sound of tubes with the grip of Class A solid state. On the other hand, the 590 does not really trump the PL HP either, they are more similar than different, which says a lot about a solid state integrated.

That is interesting, I could see that. My memory isn't great but I had the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP for about 4 weeks. Ultimately returned it and kept the Line Magnetic. The PL is a great amp though.

Oddly enough, like you, if I get the 590AXII, I will likely keep my tube integrated so that I can switch back when I feel like it. Best of both worlds
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