The PrimaLuna brand needs no introduction to the tube-loving community, but I do (did). Though I’ve heard plenty of good sounding tube gear at shops, at various friends’ houses and of course at shows, I generally listen to solid state equipment. So, having the PrimaLuna Dialogue Two here for review was a new, and very pleasant experience.

Tags: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifiers | Tubes

Marantz is a name that has been around for a long time; refreshingly they continue to produce quality two channel gear despite branching out into both budget and high-end home theater. My own listening experiences have found their budget home theater receivers to be the most musical for the price. Where other budget offerings can do movies well, most make for mundane music reproduction.

Tags: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifiers

Although I have always been interested in McIntosh products, I was really intrigued by the McIntosh MA6300 because I could finally afford one.  Modest power output and all solid state construction will let you into the world of McIntosh ownership for just $3,000.

Tags: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifiers

If the SDAI-2175 power amplifier has flaws, they were invisible in my system.  Every other amplifier I have had sounded like "something", while this one simply does not.  This product has no sound characteristics of its own, and this is a remarkable achievement.

Following a product as revered and successful as the SP3 integrated amplifier, ONIX steps up and produces the new H6550. How could I possibly resist the temptation to request one for review? The good people at AV123 graciously offered to send it to me.

Tags: Pentode | Push Pull | Tubes