PrimaLuna EVO 100 Integrated and Headphone Amp Review w/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal

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4 жыл бұрын

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PrimaLuna took near-perfection in the DiaLogue series and perfected it! The new EVO Series offers the finest tube gear money can buy. The EVO 100 entry-level integrated and headphone amp weighs an amazing 39 lb, and offers massive toroidal transformers, point-to-point wiring, high-end components, and many more features that are simply not available at this pricepoint (sometimes, any pricepoint!) with other brands.

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@Mr505anthony 4 жыл бұрын

This guy could sell me my own toothbrush.

@tzehonsoh6540 2 жыл бұрын

I still keep my PL Prologue One in my studio even i have PL EVO 400 int in listening room. Love both!!

@rickym.5271 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm ever in the market for any tube audio gear, you already know who is number one on my list.

@peterd1589 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Cheers!

@wjack4728 7 ай бұрын

I've had my PrimaLuna EVO 100 Integrated amp for almost 3.5 years now, and still loving it. See no reason to try anything else. It still sounds and looks new. Ive come to like the sound best with all Mullard reissue tubes. This thing will out last me for sure, so I'll pass it on to relatives.

@therustyspoke 4 жыл бұрын

Can I get a hell ya! Lol That’s one sweet presentation!

@AudioElectronicsChicago 4 жыл бұрын

Built to last for lifetime!

@donydingo Жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for your great reviews. I wonder if this marvellous amp would be enough to power my Forte IV speakers and if they will pair up nicely? Thanks!

@bretspangler8717 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking of pairing this amp with the Klipsch Heresy IV, in my 12 x 16 bedroom, which will basically be a near-field setup, opinions?

@Michael-hh7nl 3 жыл бұрын

Wondering how this would match with a pair of Graham Audio ls6. The Ls 6 page suggests an amp with an amp that is at least 50 watts but I know tube watts can seem like more power than solid-state at the same rating. Any thoughts?

@halstonrossi 3 жыл бұрын

Love mine! Thanks! What DAC are you guys finding good results pairing with this ?? Maybe sub 2k category?

@unklecorky2181 3 жыл бұрын

Why not get a high quality streaming dac?

@ebaysnipa 4 жыл бұрын

Love it when uncle Kevin, preaches.

@visu4239 4 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the Prologue classic?

@nicholasbarrington954 2 жыл бұрын

I realize they may not be in the same category but would this amp pair well with LS50 Metas?

@ohnonate 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use this pre amp on active speakers? Elac Navis ARB51

@WindsorRealEstateProperties 2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for a phono stage for this unit?

@SathishKumar-tk4qx 8 ай бұрын

Hi Sir , Omg 😳 Really it was a fantastic information in your review. You explained beautifully. I am planning to buy this, one ☝️. I not much aware of tube valve amplifier. Is this a class A or AB , Is it have phono input?? Pre output ?? Where this made?? Will it drive Klipsch RF 8000 F or should , B&O Lab 9 speakers?? You know it’s active one ☝️ I have to buy matching speakers , please advise me waiting for your reply. How good is Galion TS 120 SE ?? Tell me about this also. Thank you so much 🙏.

@adambrown8867 4 жыл бұрын

They need to make an EVO50 with just 2 input & 2 output tubes. I might could afford it.

@hushpuppykl 4 жыл бұрын

adam brown ... you bring the pantyhose and gun. I’ll bring the getaway car. 😂

@unklecorky2181 3 жыл бұрын

Considering this or the Luxman SQ-N150

@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын

What does the community think is the best value to performance in the PrimaLuna Integrated amplifier line? Which model # do you believe gives you the biggest bang for your buck & why? Thanks!

@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын

I currently own the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two. I thinking about upgrading. I learned that the EVO 100 is the 3rd generation of my unit. IDK for an extra $1,000. if it's worth it. The EVO 200, is $1,600. more than my used unit. I am confident that the EVO 200 will be a better overall performer than my current model. But I'm wondering if the new EVO 100 will provide an 'appreciable difference in sound performance' Both the new EVO 100 & 200 come with an amazing headphone amp which my current model doesn't have. Any thoughts regarding the costs of these products vs Performance? Thanks!

@TheMightyMedia 3 жыл бұрын

how does this compare to the Euforia?

@hushpuppykl 4 жыл бұрын

I din know PL invented the auto-bias. That’s cool!

@barneyjones5174 4 жыл бұрын

Haven't heard "hermetically sealed" since Carnac the Magnificent - HERMETICALLY SEALED FUNK AND WAGNALLS PORCH.

@ndswift1 7 ай бұрын

Passion

@WoodyONeal Жыл бұрын

What’s the 9000 product?

@annenominous7220 4 жыл бұрын

can you operate it in a bridged mode?? not sure if that is the correct terminology, but if you have one already, and wish for still more power, could you buy a second and run one for each channel at increased output? thanks for any reply.

@drewrobertson6286 4 жыл бұрын

Trevor Cook, PrimaLuna sells monoblocks... in case you didn’t know

@annenominous7220 4 жыл бұрын

@behexen250 Thank you.

@annenominous7220 4 жыл бұрын

@@drewrobertson6286 Thank you.

@TheBodhisattvaWisdom 4 жыл бұрын

Look inside.... Square toroidial's or...?????????? Answers, would be very apprecitive.. :-)

@wamgoc3637 4 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a used PL with adaptive auto bias to reverse engineer and publish the circuit but the used market has been too high lately and also I have been a little lazy. PL got snippy with me a while back so this is something I have on my bucket list. How good their OPTs are is another question, could be pretty good, but I want to run a full bench test.

@mpi5850 11 ай бұрын

Who cares.

@halstonrossi 4 жыл бұрын

😂 welp. You sold me. I’ll be seeing you soon.

@aldphillip2003 4 жыл бұрын

This or Feliks Euforia for headphones?

@512bb 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious myself I'm betting he'll say the PL because you have so much versatility' I think you'll have a real winner no matter which way you go.

@mikethebeginner 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin you said a lot about electronics and a lot about parts and a lot about build quality but I would have appreciated a few minutes on sound quality.

@upscaleaudio 4 жыл бұрын

Every brand wants to tell you how good they sound and never speak of parts. Good parts + Good engineering = Good sound. PrimaLuna is the most awarded tube brand in the industry, used BY reviewers as their reference.

@mmdusa 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin really does hate Audio Research products. But yeah, I think they are a ripoff too. You go Kevin!!

@kevind2760 4 жыл бұрын

No that's not true, I hate it that a guy that doesn't want to spend $9k gets told he can't own world-class when it's not true.

@512bb 4 жыл бұрын

I have had many Audio Research's over the years & in all honesty I agree with you I even owned the famous SP 10 mk2 & what a hugh dissapointment.

@kevind2760 4 жыл бұрын

@behexen250 Some amps will have a plate fuse that will fail, but PrimaLuna's solution is much more advanced. It uses relays that protect the amp, and an LED to tell you which tube failed. No fuses, no guessing which tube to replace. On other amps you could go through a half-dozen fuses before you find the bad tube. And tubes will fail way less. PrimaLuna runs the tubes so much cooler.

@pedrodeabreufreire1920 4 жыл бұрын

Just love my PL Classic. Great video !

@robertanderson7049 2 жыл бұрын

very expensive for an amp made in china. 15 year old jolida amps sell for as much, or more than those sold for new. old chen el34 tube amp is better. point to point wiring. psvane tubes. pentode amp. only $350 and sounds better.