Switch from Triode to Ultra-Linear Mode with the Press of a Button, Roll Any Kind of Tubes: PrimaLuna EVO 300 Integrated Tube Amplifier Delivers with Sound and Versatility That Extends to LP Playback

Switch from triode to ultra-linear mode with the push of a button, roll every kind of tube under the sun, enjoy the bonuses of vinyl playback potential and a phenomenal headphone amplifier, and get easy, hassle-free operation with the PrimaLuna EVO 300 integrated tube amplifier with built-in MM phonostage. Brilliant performance, incredible versatility, and on-point dependability merge in this 8.1 x 15.2 x 15.9-inch unit whose abundant connectivity (five pairs of stereo RCA inputs, one pair stereo RCA HT bypass input) and elegant looks only hint at the level of sound it produces when hooked up to a pair of speakers and source components. 

Outputting a hefty 44Wpc (into eight ohms), the 68.2-pound EVO 300 has several advantages exclusive to PrimaLuna. They include Adaptive AutoBias, a smart, completely passive technology that employs sensors to monitor your tubes and makes adjustments in real time. Because it addresses “tube pinch off” at high volumes, the approach reduces distortion by a figure of more than 50 percent. Plus, EVO 300 runs its output tubes at a minimum dissipation without going into crossover distortion. 

You can also look forward to AC Offset Killer, which lowers transformer noise to a level you need to hear to believe — and you will, especially when you experience the elevated degrees of texture, spaciousness, black backgrounds, and natural decay that result. As for one more PrimaLuna-only benefit in the form of a transformer-coupled subwoofer output that permits your speakers and subwoofer to operate with seamless coherency (and increased dynamics)? It’s here, too. 

Befitting an audio component of its merit, the inside of EVO 300 houses parts that reflect a no-compromise build-quality ethic. Massive toroidal transformers are enclosed in a metal housing and potted in a non-microphonic resin to future reduce noise and protect the windings from deterioration. This solution far out-performs C- and EI-core types in outboard power supply boxes. Also on offer: custom-made super-wide-bandwidth output transformers, the most important (and expensive) part of any tube amp. Wound in-house and beefy in size, they ensure long tube life and contribute the desired “slam” any high-end system needs to reproduce music with convincing authority and presence. 

While we're on the subject of sound that will have you up listening long past your bedtime: EVO 300 incorporates point-to-point wiring throughout  — with Swiss-made, silver-plated, OCC copper with a Teflon dialect in the signal path for superb speed and transparency. Japanese-made Takman resistors, renowned for their linearity and naturalism, add to an audiophile feature set that also encompasses DuRoch tinfoil capacitors, ultra-quiet sealed relay inputs, and an ALPS blue velvet potentiometer. 

Yep, EVO 300 slays when it comes to gorgeous midranges, controlled low-end depth, and airy, extended highs. But what about the trouble of dealing with tubes? In addition to ensuring long tube life, EVO 300 has tube indicator lights that illuminate when a tube goes bad — eliminating guesswork, soldering, and, worst case scenario, shipping your unit back to the manufacturer. And since you can use the supplied full-size remote to switch modes and control all other functions, operating EVO 300 is a breeze. And did we mention it's compatible with 6L6G, 6L6GC, 7581A, EL34, EL37, 6550, KT66, KT77, KT88, KT90, KT120, and KT150 tubes? There you have it!

Backed by a three-year manufacturer warranty, EVO 300 is deserving of its numerous global accolades — and a risk-free audition in your home. For more information on EVO 300 or any of PrimaLuna’s integrated models, just call a Music Direct audio consultant at 312-433-0200.

“Using it is a blast, especially if you have the will and the skill to try various valve types and (like me) revel in remote switching. The best news? The sound will satisfy anyone who loves vintage tube gear but doesn’t want to risk 40-year-old circuitry. It’s a triumph!”
—Ken Kessler and Paul Miller, Hi-Fi News

“This is an exceptional valve amplifier that is consistently easy to live with, beautifully made and possessed of the power needed to make it practical with many modern loudspeaker designs and is likely to appeal to a far wider spread of potential buyers than might initially have been expected.”
—Ed Seller, Hi-Fi Choice, five-star review

“A great-sounding amplifier, one that will keep you listening – well worth an audition.”
—Hi-Fi World, five-globe review

“For those who value the convergence of musicality and technical prowess, the PrimaLuna EVO 300 stands as a standout option in its category, offering a musical experience that transcends the ordinary and invites you to explore the depths of your favorite music.” 
—Fairaudio