PrimaLuna EVO 300 Tube Integrated Amp Black / No Phonostage / Stock EL34 Only Reviews

4.9 Rating 53 Reviews

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“For a second system in a small room, nothing can beat it in terms of sound quality, aesthetics, operation, and support. Tube goodness through and through.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Samuel Adkins

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“Really enjoy. Full and warm. Provides plenty of power to drive my Martin Logans, as well as some older Elacs. I had no intention of getting a tube amp, but was convinced by Josh that I should, and glad I have. My wife is also happy with the sound and prefers to the solid state amps we have (Naim and Marantz). I like to move back and forth between the two, and glad I have both, but am leaning to the tubes.”

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Posted 4 years ago

THEODORE KASELER

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“Kevin’s YouTube videos sold me on the Evo series of integrated tube amps. The product performed as advertised!!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“It is everything that’s is in the video. But the amp itself is extremely hot. In the video it says it runs cool. But the sound is really good.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Brian Hudson

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“Upgraded from an NAD 356BEE with a built in DAC to the EVO300 and. Schiit Bifrost DAC. Night and day difference with detail revealed in go-to recordings I’ve heard literally hundreds of times before. Such amazing soundstage and nuance on the EVO with half the rated wattage. I find myself not listening to music as loud as I hear more?!? Not placebo effect but my little Monitor Audio Silver 100s sing with detail I didn’t think possible. Like getting new ears...really.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Primaluna EVO 300 Kevin is right, this is a fantastic unit. It is capable of making great music, limited only by the quality of your source components and media. That was not too surprising, but I was surprised how much I enjoy the conveniences of the EVO 300 compared to my classic tube gear it replaces. I do not miss crawling over the amp to bias the tubes, or flicking the 'standby' switch to let the amp warm up pre-music or cool down afterwards. Two things I did that made an immediate and essential difference: Tung-Sol EL34 quad, a fine quality power cord.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“PrimsLuna came as a surprise to me while looking to go back to tubes.Been away from hard core music listening for 30 years and didn’t know any of the players, a lot has changed. Upscale worked for me, no over selling , no BS ! Could’ve hooked me on more expensive speakers that I wanted but they explained why my Focals would sound great too., and they’re outstanding. Ended up getting a PL300. This unit bangs, no BS, straight up music, no issues. Deep, rich sound with all types of music. Can’t go wrong in my opinion! As for UA, they’ve have been there, Randall is outstanding CS and knows his stuff. I get that Kevin May me gruff but I don’t need him for a hug, I just need good, knowledgeable CS. So far not let down.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Rafael Escobar

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“Tube newbie here, very well built, quality piece, came triple boxed, nice sound through Goldenear Triton Reference speakers in a acoustically comprehensively treated dedicated room. Difference between ultralinear and triode mode is subtle, but present. Ultralinear is closer to my Yamaha pre amp CX-A5100, MX-A5000 amp, clear, detailed, impactful but slightly warmer then the solid state preamp, amp. Triode is quieter, less dramatic, more rounded, warmer, a lusher sound. Fuller, wider, deeper soundstage, rock solid imaging, The Yamaha tends to be cooler, very detailed, neutral aImost cold. l purchased a Beresford TC-7210 selector switch from the UK to share the main speakers with the 2 amps. I am unable to tell if there's sonic ndegradation from this device. But, I'm glad I got it, have the best of both worlds, an enjoyable analog listening and an awesome HT viewing experience. Very glad I got the Evo 300 integrated amplifier, for me it hits the value, performance sweet spot. Plenty of power in either mode for my efficient speakers. Kudos to Ken at Upscale audio for his patience in answering my myriad questions. Thanks to Upscale Audio for an excellent product, highly recommended, best wishes for continued success.”

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Posted 4 years ago