PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
Now in 2021, a new amplifier joins the range – and for the first time in PrimaLuna's history, it's not a valve amp! Or at least, it's not entirely a valve amp. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier results from a collaboration between PrimaLuna and Floyd Design – the solid-state design arm of Durob, PrimaLuna's parent company. PrimaLuna has designed the valve-based preamp stage. Floyd Design has created the solid-state power stage. The two have worked together to mould a hybrid amp of such synergistic quality, it really does deliver the best of both worlds.
Next to what you already know as "standard" for all PrimaLuna products, we highlight the following for this new PrimaLuna "Kid on the Block":
- A perfect coupling of valve and solid-state amplification.
- The preamp stage uses six hand-selected 12AU7 valves (2 x input, 4 x driver) – not a vague nod to valves in the signal path, like most other hybrid amps, but a properly engineered valve stage.
- The dual-mono solid-state power section incorporates paired JFETs from Linear Systems and specially manufactured MOSFETs, delivering (over) 2 x 100W into 8 ohms.
- Hardwiring is used extensively throughout the circuit design. Where PCBs are required, these are of the highest quality – 2.4mm thick with 105um gold-plated copper tracks.
- The valve preamp stage includes two power supplies with separate transformers; the solid-state power stage uses a dedicated 500VA transformer.
- All power supplies benefit from PrimaLuna's 'AC Offset Killer' circuit, ensuring that DC on the mains never causes the transformers to hum.
- It incorporates circuit components of the highest quality, sourced from all over the world from manufacturers such as Takman, DuRoch, Nichicon, Alps, Linear Systems, Rubycon and Kemet.
- The amp comes with six inputs (5x line-level RCA, 1x home cinema bypass). Tape out and Sub out (Mono and Stereo). A fully shielded sub-chassis for the optional PhonoLogue phono stage attaches to the underside of the amp.
Specifications | Model EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier |
Power 8 Ohm | >100 Watts per channel (typical 115 Watts) |
Power 4 Ohm | >150 Watts per channel (typical 170 Watts) |
Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 80 kHz +/- 3 dB |
THD | < 0.2% 100W @ 8 Ohm |
S/N Ratio | -105dB (A-Weighted) |
Input Impedance | 34 kOhm |
Input Sensitivity | 415 mV |
Total Gain | 37.2 dB (7dB + 30.2dB) |
Power Consumption | 99 Watts (no signal in); 645W@4R |
Weight | Net weight: 68.3 lbs / 31 kg Shipping Weight: 77.2 lbs / 35 kg |
Dimensions | 15.9" x 15.2" x 8.1" / 405 x 385 x 205 mm (L x W x H) |
Shipping dimensions | 22.7" x 18.4" x 12.4" / 578 x 468 x 316 mm (L x W x H) |
Inputs | 5 pairs Stereo RCA, 1 pair Home Theater Input |
Outputs | 4/8 Ohm Speaker Taps, Tape, Stereo/Mono Sub, Headphone |
Tube Complement | 6 x 12AU7 |
Damping Coefficient | 160 (1 kHz) |
Remote Control Unit | Slim |