Wondering which of the following two Audio Valve amplifiers to buy:
Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
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(1) PRIMALUNA PROLOGUE 2
(2) Pathos Classic One
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Thank you for your help.
Wed 25Oct06

On 25 Oct 2006 06:20:12 -0700, wrote:

Wondering which of the following two Audio Valve amplifiers to buy:
Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
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(1) PRIMALUNA PROLOGUE 2
(2) Pathos Classic One

Pathos ! No contest. I've got a Pathos Logos. I love it. Read the
reviews in Stereophile of the Pathos Classic.

http://www.pathosacoustics.com/nov03.pdf

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Wondering which of the following two Audio Valve amplifiers to buy:
Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
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(1) PRIMALUNA PROLOGUE 2
(2) Pathos Classic One
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You say nothing about your own preferences or circumstances of use. Thus
unless we all happen to have preferences/circumstances which are the same
as yours we have no idea if any comments we make will apply in your case.

Nor do you give any info why you pick out the above two specific designs
from the many others which are available.

Is there some reason why you can't decide on the basis of trying the amps
for yourself?

Slainte,

Jim

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Wondering which of the following two Audio Valve amplifiers to buy:
Any helpful comments would be appreciated.
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(1) PRIMALUNA PROLOGUE 2
(2) Pathos Classic One

I agree with Jim - why these two? What brought you to select these?
Power, looks, reviews, reputation.......

You're talking serious money. Do you want new or would good used be
better value? Do you have any engineering skills at all - could you do
a simple modification or is it just changing valves and cables?

If you want any useful opinions you'll have to tell us what speakers
you use, what music, and what size room just for starters.

On 25 Oct 2006 15:27:49 -0700, "Andy Evans"
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(1) PRIMALUNA PROLOGUE 2
(2) Pathos Classic One

I agree with Jim - why these two? What brought you to select these?
Power, looks, reviews, reputation.......

Reputation, talk to a reputable hifi dealer and they'd probably short-
list these two amps as a good starting point for valve amplification.
The Pathos classic is a 'classic' .

On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:44:50 +0100, Jim Lesurf
wrote:


You say nothing about your own preferences or circumstances of use. Thus
unless we all happen to have preferences/circumstances which are the same
as yours we have no idea if any comments we make will apply in your case.

What a load of puffed-up hot air and drivel.

The Logos and the Prima Luna amps have received a huge amount of good
press. It doesn't mean they are going to be 'the best' but for as a
short list for an integrated class A valve amps at that price point
its a great starting point. Sure go and try them out, try and get a
demo at home, but I'd say your 're on the right track.

Forget all these stuffy comments about 'hifi' being inferior to some
home made monster cobbled together in the garden shed plugged together
with chicken wire.


If you are in London try KJ West One and Guildford Audio for a demo.

Neil

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On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:44:50 +0100, Jim Lesurf
wrote:


You say nothing about your own preferences or circumstances of use. Thus
unless we all happen to have preferences/circumstances which are the same
as yours we have no idea if any comments we make will apply in your case.

What a load of puffed-up hot air and drivel.

**Bull****. Jim's words were, as usual, sensible and sane.


The Logos and the Prima Luna amps have received a huge amount of good
press.

**So what? Millions of words were printed about Saddam possessing WMDs too.
They were lies. Good press can be easily purchased by manufacturers.

It doesn't mean they are going to be 'the best' but for as a
short list for an integrated class A valve amps at that price point
its a great starting point. Sure go and try them out, try and get a
demo at home, but I'd say your 're on the right track.

**What would be far more sensible would be to assemble a whole bunch of
amps, within the price range, regardless of technology and listen to them in
a blind test.


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**What would be far more sensible would be to assemble a whole bunch of
amps, within the price range, regardless of technology and listen to them
in a blind test.


Yep, say 30 or 40 amps and with a little bit of help you could have the job
knocked off in an afternoon....

Yep, say 30 or 40 amps and with a little bit of help you could have the
job
knocked off in an afternoon....

Especially since virtually all the London stores serve champagne during
listening sessions and have a specially trained team of 6 ft Polish
blondes in mini skirts to change the cables.

"Keith G" wrote in message
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"Trevor Wilson" wrote


**What would be far more sensible would be to assemble a whole bunch of
amps, within the price range, regardless of technology and listen to them
in a blind test.


Yep, say 30 or 40 amps and with a little bit of help you could have the
job knocked off in an afternoon....


**Points:

* You would not need to listen to that many.
* LISTENING, rather than asking people who may or may not be reliable, makes
far more sense to us humans.
* Both amps quoted cost serious Squid. A good long listen makes sense and
any dealer who does not comply does not deserve the business.


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