Integrated Amplifier - ProLogue One
All PrimaLuna models come standard with a quick-release tube cage. The cage is held in place using banana plugs, so taking the cage on or off is a breeze. The finish of the amplifier is a fine charcoal color with a slight hint of metallic. The high gloss finish screams quality. The rear transformer cover is vented to allow heat dissipation
Looking at the rear panel, you’ll have four inputs, and speakers taps for either 4 or 8 ohm speakers. But don’t make any assumptions about using either the 4 or 8 ohm taps. Just because your speaker says 8 ohms, you can fine-tune the sound by using the 4 ohm tap instead. .
Some of the finest point-to-point wiring and assembly. Why point-to-point wiring? It’s the way it used to be done when cost was not the #1 priority back in the 1950’s and 60’s. It’s much less expensive to stuff circuit boards instead of the fine finishing you see here, but the benefit is obvious. Point-to-point wiring is more dependable, easier to service, and you have less of a chance of large problems, like circuit boards cracking.
The number one reason for point-to-point wiring, is that is sounds better. It gives your amplifier a soul, its what McIntosh and Marantz did back in the hey-day of hifi, but had to stop doing because it requires skilled craftspeople and time. Now there are some companies that still have point-to-point wiring. The best ones being Cary and Atma-Sphere, but these are hardly products that everybody can afford. There are also some products that are less expensive that have point-to-point wiring, but the workmanship is shoddy at best.