PrimaLuna EVO 400 Tube Integrated Amp Black / No Phonostage / Stock EL34 Only Reviews

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“Best amp I have had in my system ever (and I have had a lot over 50 years as an audiophile. Mates beautifully with my Focal Kanta No 2s.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Gets better with every listen. Tech support has been awesome also.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Still breaking in the amp but already blown away by the sound quality. Well worth the investment. Thanks to the team.”

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Posted 4 years ago

CHRIS VARELAS

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“I bought my brother, Nick Varelas, the Dialogue Premium two years ago. With his constant raving, I bought the EVO 400 integrated for myself this Christmas. Beyond happy. Thanks again. Chris Varelas”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Its been about 4 or 5 months now since I got the EVO 400 Int. I paired it with the Manley Chinook. I had solid state before that. I am not giving this 5 stars...they need to make a 100+ watt Int Amp. It probably deserves 5 but not from me. I listen to Classic Rock and Metal from the 60s/70s/80s. It took a long time IMO to break in the EL34s and they just didnt have the Cymbal/bass I was used to (unitil about 4 months in) then it got good. I personally am going to roll to KT66s in the future just b/c I have to try something other than EL34s. Overall, I am pleased with it and am keeping it. TIP: I tend to put it on tri-ode for original 1st press true 60s records & even "some" 80s Thrash metal sounds better and more 3d in tri-ode then Ultra, but there are plenty of records where I only use it in Ultra. It really makes a 1985 copy of Fates Warning - "Spectre within" sound amazing & on the flip side a real plum label "Yes - Fragile or Close to the edge" Stones 1st press records & Doors & Beatles sound killer in Tri-ode mode. Personally, I think I need to get an HW-40 VPI and some Sopra 3s to go with it all at this point for true bliss! I have a VPI scout2 with a Soundsmith Carmen & B&W CM10 S2s at this time. I only do records and nothing else at this time with it (no DAC, no "new" records, no CDs). It does well with Priest and Rush as well in ultra. It does OK with Sabbath (not enough bass for Sabbath). I still struggle with cymbals on "some" records, but that could be my copies (tubes change things when your used to Solid State).”

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Posted 4 years ago

Bruce Collier

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“I absolutely love this amp!!! The dynamics and music that this thing makes is just amazing, and mine is not even broken in yet!! This has to be about the best deal going in hi-fi right now. Thanks upscale for such a great product!!!”

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Posted 4 years ago

NORMAN CLUFF

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“I've had my PrimaLuna EVO 400 integrated for about a month now and I am really impressed. Build quality is exceptional and the unit is beautiful. It's my first tube gear, and I bought it to complement my McIntosh gear (MC452 amp and C48 preamp). Obviously, the PrimaLuna doesn't have the power of the Mac stuff, but in comparison it gives up nothing in sheer musical enjoyment of my JBL L100 Classics. Beautiful highs, mids and deep, tight bass. The remote is a work of art, heavier with a much better feel than the Mac remote. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Duane Rivers

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“I have enjoyed my purchase. The EVO 400 is an excellent sounding amplifier in addition to being extremely well built.”

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Posted 4 years ago