I liked the idea of a tubey front end, class A power, and those elegant looks. I spent this past summer researching an upgrade (youtubers, forums, reviews)-I wanted to FEEL a difference in soundstage, controlled power, etc, while at the same time simplifying my setup.ĭecided with some hesitation on the Unico over ballpark-priced integrateds Musical Fidelity m5si, Audio by Van Alstine Set 120, and Rogue Sphinx 3. It was a nice boost in clarity, but you had to hear the new vs the old to appreciate the difference. In 2019, I upgraded from an Onkyo receiver to Pro-Ject preamp and amp separates (solid state). I jumped back into hi-fi a few years ago after being pretty much out of it during the digital revolution (iTunes, streaming, etc). It is such a joy to have this unit in my life.īoth the beautiful Unico Primo and the personable customer service I got from Audio Legacy were a clear cut above the norm. I recommend this whole-heartedly if you don't mind the pure analog approach. Unico's design is incredible compared to the Rotel's somewhat utilitarian look. I do use the Unico's subwoofer out, and it woks beautifully. Rotel has more inputs while the Unico is more of an analog purist's solution. Rotel has stronger attack on drums, while vocals and strings are more refined on the Unico. I got this unit at the same time as a Rotel 1572, and they are similar in price point and general performance. The noise floor is somewhat high as I can hear it when my ears are up to the speakers, but is otherwise a non issue. It helps reveal detail without being too in your face. ![]() The treble with the stock tube, while slightly boosted, are very refined and not at all fatiguing. Vocals are the star of this show, and singers just sound so smooth and real. Soundstage is deep, layered, and nuanced. The build is robust, and the unit is heavy, substantial. It feels like a million bucks just turning the knob and touching the aluminum surface finish. Before getting to the sound, let me just say the Italian design aesthetic is alive in this unit. I feed the Unico through my Denafrips Ares II DAC, and it's a match made in heaven. Duties, taxes and fees on shipments to destinations outside of the USA are NOT included in the price.īought this on an impulse after Zero Fidelity's glowing endorsement. If your delivery address is in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada or other location outside of the USA, please call (480) 607-2277) or email to determine the shipping cost and to place your order. Shipment by FEDEX Home Delivery/Insured is FREE if your delivery addresses is within the 48 continental states. SHIPPING: The shipping weight of the Unico Primo is 35 lbs. Output: 1 x tape (RCA), 1 x subwoofer (RCA). ![]()
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