Rundown: PrimaLuna Tube Integrated Amps, Hybrid Amp, & Phono Preamp

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Join ListenUp’s Scott Genaw and Kevin Deal from PrimaLuna for a look at what makes PrimaLuna the best-built and highest-performing tube components. And get a rundown of PrimaLunaTube Integrated Amplifiers-EVO 400, 300, 200, and 100. Plus, the EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, and the sensational EVO 100 Phono Preamplifier.
Known for their warm, rich, and enveloping sound, tube amplifiers are highly sought after by audio enthusiasts. However, they are also known for being expensive and not always reliable given the tubes often need to be replaced, and, overall, can be finicky in terms of performance. Not anymore!
PrimaLuna offers a line of Tube Integrated Amplifiers, Power Amps, Pre Amps, Hybrids, and more that perform flawlessly and are easy to maintain. It’s all due to PrimaLuna’s proprietary Adaptive AutoBias technology. Adaptive AutoBias is designed to run tubes at the minimum dissipation (power), eliminating tube maintenance. Furthermore, it provides more slam and bandwidth through superior output transformer design, resulting in exceptional sound quality for a fraction of the cost.
Finally, tubes can be enjoyed for all their warmth and lushness in sound without all the maintenance hassles-it’s tubes for the modern age.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Why PrimaLuna
4:33 Power
6:20 Triode & Ultra Linear Mode
7:58 Build Quality
11:48 EVO Tube Integrated Amps
13:21 EVO 300 Hybrid
15:20 EVO 100 Tube Phono Preamp
18:04 Where to Find

[@CarlosPerez-eb5er]

I love my Evo 200! Over 1 year owner ship now.

[@Speccy48k]

I own a PL EVO 400i with KT150 valves and NOS tubes for the preamp stage and rectifiers. I always go back to Triode mode as it is the best combination to me: power/dynamic, details, presence and beautiful voices and instruments. You loose a bit of the overall sound stage but it is negligable if speakers are placed accordingly. Bass gives more body too in this mode. I added a REL S812 connected to the high-level input for best results. Ultralinear mode is best for Classical music though. Speakers are Sonus Fabus Maxima Amator and source is a Rega P10 with a Japanese MC cartridge Hana ML and a VIDA Prima phono preamp. Wonderful combination!!

[@brentcollins9727]

I heard some Prima Luna at a Houston store and was quite impressed.

[@Crmsnraider]

2 cool guys talkin bout some cool gear *thumbsup* was glad to see this on my list

[@Mikesapien]

Prima Luna Evo 200 on display at ListenUp Colorado Springs!

[@user-lz8cr6ge8n]

so what is this in yellow short doing here?

[@simonirvine1628]

Its a real shame that kev took down the video review on the Raven Audio Amp, it was CLASS......A.......

[@ptg01]

PL is amazing and but for me , a bit pricier than I like.. plus I have a stronger preference for Made in USA.. I ended up with a USA made , SET Class A, self biasing tube amp running a whopping 8 watts tops ! Best decision ever. It even heats my listening room !

[@ListenUp]

Ha, ha. Tubes, they also heat your home. So many benefits. Thanks for watching.

[@carminedesanto6746]

TUUUUUUBBBBBBBEEEEEESSSSSS😊

[@simonirvine1628]

Is it the same weight as a Cayin......

[@ptg01]

My understanding it is made in the same Chinese factory !!!

[@boogermeister1]

Can I run a sub with the Evo 100 integrated amp?

[@raymoore8435]

Yes

[@mr.george7687]

What are the chances a tube amp can power Maggies?

[@saint6563]

Not great!
Maggies demand a lot of current. Don't just go by watts.

[@JamesBrown-jy5sy]

Slim to none. Don't "sacrifice" just because it's a tube power amplifier.

[@DrBroncanuus]

anyone else thinking ..'Hagrid' ?

[@ptg01]

Exactly !!!

[@carminedesanto6746]

I’m in Toronto..who’s carrying them up here ??

[@Leicaphile27]

Vinyl Sound in Richmond Hill

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@Leicaphile27 thank you!

[@RadioShack-vo2sn]

AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE, I SMELL ....

[@masterazlan6999]

Prima luna is diff to prima vera.. Rite.. peace!

[@iampuzzleman282]

Why does prima Luna have such a negative reputation?

[@JamesBrown-jy5sy]

Because they're CHINESE JUNK!

[@tablesoup]

Because some people don't like that it's produced in China. They're extremely good though; listen to those who've actually heard them.

[@ptg01]

@@tablesoup Agreed... the Made in China was an issue for me. Good to have choices. If I were ok with Made in China, I probably would also give a very hard look at Cayin and Line Magnetic....

[@jfbaquero]

@@ptg01 Prima Luna is actually built by CAYIN.

[@simonirvine1628]

I think I must be a woman, it all makes sense now....