Systems with two separate amplifiers: tube & SS

[esteban]

I own a Prima Luna DiaLogue One (tube integrated), which I love and have been enjoying for 8 years, and am currently auditioning a McIntosh MA8900 (solid state integrated with built in Dac and phono stage) at home. I will more than likely end up buying the Mc, but I doubt I will ever part with the Prima Luna. I love both integrateds for different reasons and find myself missing one when listening to the other. Isn’t our hobby wonderful? 😀

I am considering re-arranging my system so that I can quickly and easily switch from one amp to the other, and was wondering if others have done this succesfully. If so, please share your thoughts and experience, and the reasons why you favor one over the other.

One thing is for sure, though: it's nice to have the SS amp in the Summer here in FL, specially in a small room like mine! The Mc does not even get hot, whereas the PrimaLuna (understandably) makes the whole place feel like a boiler room after a few hours.

Thank you all!