“Stereophile’s Products of 2017 Amplification Component of the Year”

Geplaatst op 15/02/2018 door beheerder

We are extremely proud that our PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium Poweramplifier was one of the “finalists” in the category “Stereophile’s Products of 2017 Amplification Component of the Year”. And guess what … we did NOT win and still have a “winner-feeling” 😀

The Boulder Amplifiers 2150 monoblock power amplifier ( $99,000/pair ) has been voted as the winner.

Notes on the Vote: The big Boulder outdistanced the runners-up by a relatively modest number of votes, second place being taken by the class-D Bel Canto e.One REF600M, which charmed both Kal Rubinson and Herb Reichert. But here’s the thing: third place was a four-way tie among three tubed products and one perhaps inspired by thermionic valves: respectively, the Audio Research Reference 6 preamplifier ( $ 14.000,- ), PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium power amplifier ( $ 2.199,-), Shindo Monbrison preamplifier ( $ 12.500,-), and Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amplifier ( $ 9.000,-)

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“Apparently, this is one of those rare occasions where a magical match is made.” Christiaan Punter – HFA

Geplaatst op 14/02/2018 door beheerder

“Apparently, this is one of those rare occasions where a magical match is made. After 20 minutes of playing time (the amp was brand new) involvement was raised to the point where it became hard to walk away. In spite of the low absolute power, dynamics were now seemingly even more expansive than with either of the big transistor amps, as was the soundstage. I couldn’t suppress a smile while I cued some vicious Madonna tracks while cranking up the volume. Boy, now the Sabrinas sure rocked!”

Lees de volledige review van Christiaan Punter – HFA via de volgende link: http://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/analog-reviews/amplifier-reviews/primaluna-dialogue-premium/

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Playback Designs Merlot DAC and Syrah Music Server: “Simply Intoxicating”

Geplaatst op 08/02/2018 door beheerder

 

 

Recently, Neil Gader of The Absolute Sound magazine has extensively tested the Merlot DAC and the Syrah Music Server of Playback Designs!

“As this listening evaluation drew to a close, I was left with the sense that the historical divisions between digital and analog continue to fall away even as each segment keeps surpassing its preceding generations. The Merlot DAC and Syrah Music Server produced some of the most compellingly musical audio that I’ve heard from a source component—digital or analog—in quite a while. And if that’s not worth raising a glass to and celebrating, well, then I don’t know what is. Drink this one in while you can”

Read the full review HERE 

You can “experience” the Merlot Dac as well as the Syrah Music Server from Playback Designs at the Dé HifiWinkel Beek – Ubbergen. Website: http://www.hifiwinkel-beek.nl/

Website Playback Designs: http://www.playbackdesigns.com/

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Review PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Poweramplifier by Christiaan Punter – HFA

Geplaatst op 26/01/2018 door beheerder

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Christiaan Punter of hifi-advise.com has reviewed our PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Poweramplifier.

“Everyone knows that tubes have their special way with voices and midrange in general and I have my fair share of experience in this field too, but I really did not expect this. Apparently, this is one of those rare occasions where a magical match is made. After 20 minutes of playing time (the amp was brand new) involvement was raised to the point where it became hard to walk away. In spite of the low absolute power, the sound was incredibly captivating and dynamics were now seemingly more expansive than with either of the big transistor amps as well as the Ref 75. I couldn’t suppress a smile while I cued some vicious Madonna tracks while cranking up the volume. Smooth as smooth can be but boy now the Sabrinas sure rocked!”

Read the full review through the following link: http://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/analog-reviews/amplifier-reviews/primaluna-dialogue-premium/

Thank you, Christiaan Punter for reviewing our PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Poweramplifier.

 

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