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Correct me if I am wrong; but shouldn't this be called PrimaChina?
Description: Push-pull stereo tube amplifier. Tube complement: six 12AU7, four EL34, KT88, or KT120. Output power: 25Wpc (14dBW) in Triode mode, 42Wpc (16.2dBW) in Ultralinear mode, with standard EL34 power tubes (see text). Frequency range: 12Hz75kHz. Input sensitivity for maximum power: 880mV. Input impedance: 100k ohms. Output impedances: 4, 8, 16 ohms. Signal/noise ratio: 94dB, unweighted. Total harmonic distortion: <0.1%.
Dimensions: 15.4" (395mm) W by 8.3" (210mm) H by 16" (410mm) D. Weight: 63.8 lbs (29kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 11073964.
Price: $3199. Approximate number of dealers: 47.
Manufacturer: Durob Audio BV, PO Box 109, 5250 AC Vlijmen, Netherlands. Tel: (31) 73-511-25-55. Web: www.primal una.nl. US distributor: PrimaLuna USA, 2504 Spring Terrace, Upland, CA 91784. Tel: (909) 931-9686. Web: www.primaluna-usa.com.
Correct me if I am wrong; but shouldn't this be called PrimaChina?
I happen to own the Prologue Power and Dialogue Pre-amps, and thought this review was spot on and in-line with Primaluna values and built qualities. Will PrimaAmerica or PrimaEuro indicates quality, if made there with exorbitant pricing?