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Originally Posted by Toccata
I currently own a Primaluna Premium Dialogue HP, which sounds great, but I worry about tube reliability. The F-05 does look very appealing. Has anyone compared it to a tube amp? If so, how much of that "tube magic" would I give up for better reliability?
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Toccata, I have owned a PrimaLuna DiaLouge Premium for over 4 years. It has been rock solid with no issues. Not sure if you have encountered any issues with the PL. It’s doubtful you will. Other than replacing tubes (which can be fun), that is all you should be looking at.
I have also owned the F-05. It’s a great, full featured integrated that is reasonably priced. It does not sound “tube like” but for a SS integrated, it is very dynamic and presents a sound signature that is very slightly to the warm side of neutral. It’s built like a tank and the packaging is amongst the best in the industry.
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