PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Integrated Amp Silver / No Phonostage / Stock EL34 Only Reviews

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“This is my first tube amp and I have to say I really enjoy it. Someone gave me some KT88 tubes and that really helped on the bass, which is my preference since I’m a bit of a basehead. The amp is detailed and my Focal Clear headphones work well with the Prima Luna as well. It is a very solid build and very simple to use which I really appreciate. Kat helped me with this purchase and she so knowledgeable and is every bit as good as everyone says in the comment sectiona.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Since burning this amp in I've stopped thinking about my equipment and more about the music. I've used it with Klipsch RP-600m, Wharfedale Denton 80th, and currently using Klipsch Heresy II with a REL t5i. For a small to medium room (or larger with efficient speakers) this is really all you need. Plenty of power. I'm rarely turned up past 9 or 10 o'clock and never past 12 even with quieter sources or less efficient speakers. Again, for a small to medium room with 98% of speakers the evo100 have plenty of power. The sound is clean and fairly neutral. Not bright but the upper mids/lower treble does seem to be accentuated. You wouldn't necessarily think it's a tube amp based off any tonal coloring but it is very musical. After letting it burn it you really don't think about the amp anymore, it just gets out of the way of the music. Where I do think it sounds like a tube amp is with dynamics. This is a very dynamic amp. Very quick, very musical. Music jumps from the speakers in a very natural, liquid way. Imaging is great. And then there's the headphone amp. That was a big selling feature and I think for some people will make this amp a really good value. If you are using high impedance headphones like HD600s you want a good tube amp. Well the evo100 is just that. No need for anything else. I was able to sell my headphone amp. The remote is great. nice shape and size, heavy, metal and has little feet to keep it from slipping. I was tempted by the evo300 for the triode mode (would be ideal for my taste and speakers) and beefier transformers (better bass) but ultimately decided it was out of my budget and that the evo100 was good enough. It's a great amp that feels stripped down not compromised. It has a nice narrow footprint and doesn't take up too much visual space. Perfect for a more humble paired down set up like mine. I'm using Denafrips Ares II DAC and it's a great pairing. Oh yeah and vinyl sounds AMAZING through the evo100.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Absolutely love this Integrated amp! I have done direct comparisons to my ps audio stellar 300 and I enjoy the Prima Luna more! Huge sound stage both wide and deep! Instrument separation is magical! Also the best headphone amp I have ever heard! It drives my Tekton Perfect Set to heights I never thought I could reach at this price point. Wife loves it! I have owned way more expensive from Pass Labs, Krell and Musical Fidelity! They are all great but Tubes have brought me back to the hobby!”

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Posted 3 years ago

ANTHONY ARMSTRONG

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“Unfortunately one of the tubes 'expired' after only 14 days - it made it sound fatiguing and harsh while it died ( I thought it just needed to run in ! ). You replaced the tube and it immediately sounded smoother- after a few days it's sounding very good - clear and precise with a very good soundstage. Very pleased now - thanks.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Dave Radosevich

Verified Reviewer

“This little amp really produces! Super clean output and a joy to look at. Build quality is top notch. No short Cummings at all. Ken at Upscale knows his stuff and getting this amp was a no-brainer.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Mario Flores

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“My first tube amp and I’m amazed at how great it sounds it replaced a 30 year old Linn integrated amp it sounds very good but compared to the Prima Luna it’s like night and day. The Prima Luna sounds impressive and detailed, Kevin helped me choose the power amp he is very knowledgeable and helpful I’ll be going back to complete my new system.”

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Posted 4 years ago