PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Preamplifier

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 is a premium tube preamplifier that exemplifies the brand's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and audio performance. This handmade unit delivers the renowned midrange warmth of valve technology whilst maintaining sparkling highs and deep, solid bass response.

Superior Construction

Each PrimaLuna EVO 100 features meticulous handmade construction with a heavy-gauge, fully vented steel chassis finished with five coats, each hand-rubbed and polished. The internal point-to-point wiring utilises the finest Swiss silver wires—a level of detail typically reserved for only the most expensive valve equipment.

Premium Components

The EVO 100 incorporates custom-designed toroidal and EI-frame transformers for left and right channel power supply, manufactured to exacting specifications from one of America's most prestigious transformer designers. Each transformer is fully encapsulated to ensure the lowest hum and optimal isolation.

Additional premium components include:

• Motorised ALPS volume controls
• Nichicon and DuRoch polypropylene and tinfoil capacitors
• Superfast 5AR4 tube-rectifier circuitry
• Ceramic tube sockets
• Gold-plated panel-mounted RCA and XLR connections

Thoughtful Features

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 includes several intelligent design features:

• SoftStart smart circuit design for extended component life and reduced thermal shock
• PTP™ (Power Transformer Protection) circuit that prevents damage from overheating
• 100% shielded phonostage box, ideal for mounting the optional PhonoLogue moving magnet circuit
• Substantial metal remote control
• Practical touches like an aluminium screw on the AC input for easy identification of the live side

Technical Specifications

• Model: EVO 100-3
• Output: 2V per channel
• Frequency Response: 28 Hz – 50 kHz +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz – 80 kHz +/- 3 dB
• THD: < 0.2% @ 2V
• S/N Ratio: 93 dB (100 dB A weighted)
• Input Impedance: 220 kOhm
• Power Consumption: 52 Watts
• Dimensions: 405 x 280 x 190 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 14 kg
• Inputs: 4 pairs Stereo RCA
• Outputs: 1 pair RCA Tape, 2 pairs Stereo RCA
• Tube Complement: 2 x 5AR4, 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
• Output Impedance: 2800 Ohm

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Preamplifier represents exceptional value for audiophiles seeking the emotional engagement of valve sound combined with robust engineering and reliability. Visit our showroom to experience the remarkable sonic performance of this outstanding preamplifier.