The PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight

[GregLett]

I would love to hear this.

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/product.asp?itemid=588&catid=94

[Joey_V]

Looks nice Greg! Bet it would add even more texture to the Logans.

[M3-SRT8]

Me too...

I'm just breaking in one of PrimaLuna's DiaLogue Two integrated amps, and it is sweet. The CD Player I have attached is in way over it's head, and the ProLogue Eight would seem to be the correct match, performance as well as cosmetics.

I know, I'm not supposed to be concerned with cosmetics, but, there it is. One of the reasons I purchased the DiaLogue Two is it's relative cheep price, great reviews, and, it's snarfy good looks.

Anybody else have one of these?

LJB 8)

[GregLett]

Me too...

I'm just breaking in one of PrimaLuna's DiaLogue Two integrated amps, and it is sweet. The CD Player I have attached is in way over it's head, and the ProLogue Eight would seem to be the correct match, performance as well as cosmetics.


I know, I'm not supposed to be concerned with cosmetics, but, there it is. One of the reasons I purchased the DiaLogue Two is it's relative cheep price, great reviews, and, it's snarfy good looks.

Anybody else have one of these?

LJB 8)

Welcome LJB :welcome:

I have the Prologue Three Preamp. I'm curious to see what features the dialog three will have. I think it will be out soon. And Hey you should be concerned with cosmetics

What Player and speakers do you have?

[george_k]

Greg,

What is your opinion of the prologue 3 have you compared it to other preamps?

It's on my "to compare" list but honestly for the price it sells here in Canada ($1795 before taxes), I could get a used Cary SLP-98.

[M3-SRT8]

Welcome LJB :welcome:

I have the Prologue Three Preamp. I'm curious to see what features the dialog three will have. I think it will be out soon. And Hey you should be concerned with cosmetics

What Player and speakers do you have?

Just a cheepee Toshiba single play, older model. It's in way over it's head here. I might get an NAD C 525 BEE as a el cheapo, but good, CD PLayer to loosen up the system, pending the arrival of some, as of yet determined, Tube CD Player.

The speakers are KEF's iQ9's, in Dark Walnut. I know KEF is (according to the crowd) on the comeback trail, but, I remember their reputation from the 80's when I used to sell against it, as the ADS Rep. They sound just great. Sweet, extended in the upper frequencies without becoming harsh. The bass is well sorted and extended. They image like no other speaker I'm aware of. VERY wide & deep soundstage, and you don't have to have your head locked in a vise at a predetermined focal plane. Their fit and finish is superb, and their boat tailed tower shape is quite pleasing. They look great in the living room.

Thanks fer the welcome;

LJB 8)

[GregLett]

Greg,

What is your opinion of the prologue 3 have you compared it to other preamps?

It's on my "to compare" list but honestly for the price it sells here in Canada ($1795 before taxes), I could get a used Cary SLP-98.

Go for the SLP-98. The 3 is a nice preamp, but I had the opportunity to compare it to my friends SLP-98, and I liked the Cary more. I felt the Cary gave me a much smoother sound. I've had the 3 for two years, and I'm ready to go to the next level in preamps.

[M3-SRT8]

Greg,

What is your opinion of the prologue 3 have you compared it to other preamps?

It's on my "to compare" list but honestly for the price it sells here in Canada ($1795 before taxes), I could get a used Cary SLP-98.

I heard the ProLogue Three preamp, with a pair of ProLogue Sixes, driven by their ProLogue Eight CD Player, thru a pair of Focal towers. Very impressive. The EL34 Sixes were a but loose in the lower octaves on some material, which is expected, but, overall, their stuff is a bargain, considering the performance, fit and finish, and quality.

LJB 8)

[GregLett]

I heard the ProLogue Three preamp, with a pair of ProLogue Sixes, driven by their ProLogue Eight CD Player, thru a pair of Focal towers. Very impressive. The EL34 Sixes were a but loose in the lower octaves on some material, which is expected, but, overall, their stuff is a bargain, considering the performance, fit and finish, and quality.

LJB 8)

The review does state that pieces mate well together. I never got the chance to hear the amps with my pre.

[GregLett]

Just a cheepee Toshiba single play, older model. It's in way over it's head here. I might get an NAD C 525 BEE as a el cheapo, but good, CD PLayer to loosen up the system, pending the arrival of some, as of yet determined, Tube CD Player.

The speakers are KEF's iQ9's, in Dark Walnut. I know KEF is (according to the crowd) on the comeback trail, but, I remember their reputation from the 80's when I used to sell against it, as the ADS Rep. They sound just great. Sweet, extended in the upper frequencies without becoming harsh. The bass is well sorted and extended. They image like no other speaker I'm aware of. VERY wide & deep soundstage, and you don't have to have your head locked in a vise at a predetermined focal plane. Their fit and finish is superb, and their boat tailed tower shape is quite pleasing. They look great in the living room.

Thanks fer the welcome;

LJB 8)

Try the Jolida CD player. I owned that and sold it to get the Cambridge Audio player. I've since regretted that decision.

[M3-SRT8]

Try the Jolida CD player. I owned that and sold it to get the Cambridge Audio player. I've since regretted that decision.

I'm the Yamaha Rep, and one of their new CD-S2000 SACD players just came into my office for evaluation. I read a European review not too long ago and they gushed approval on it. I'll hook it up this weekend.

LJB 8)

[AlanB]

Me too...

I'm just breaking in one of PrimaLuna's DiaLogue Two integrated amps, and it is sweet. The CD Player I have attached is in way over it's head, and the ProLogue Eight would seem to be the correct match, performance as well as cosmetics.

I know, I'm not supposed to be concerned with cosmetics, but, there it is. One of the reasons I purchased the DiaLogue Two is it's relative cheep price, great reviews, and, it's snarfy good looks.

Anybody else have one of these?

LJB 8)

If you want to hear the Dialogue Two REALLY sing try using an EL34 and KT88 on each side. This was recommended to me by Herman (Mr. Primaluna). A great improvement.