PrimaLuna Evo 200 Integrated Tube Amplifier Buyers Guide
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Join Nat as he walks you through all of the bells and whistles of the absolutely fantastic PrimaLuna Evo 200 Integrated Tube Amplifier.
For more information on the PrimaLuna Evo 200 Integrated Tube Amplifier check out our website:
www.lenc.com.au/products/prim...
For more information on the PrimaLuna Evo 400 check out our previous video:
• The PrimaLuna Evo 400 ...
Dare to Compare
Compare PrimaLuna construction to any other brand, at any price. You'll be amazed.
Picking up a swathe of great reviews and critical acclaim, the Primaluna Evo 200 integrated amplifier represents excellent valve Hi-Fi performance at a modest price point.
As the natural step up from the Primaluna Evo 100 integrated amplifier, the Evo 200 offers outstanding componentry & functionality combined with a build quality that is now setting the standard for tube amplification.
Whether you're already a 'valve convert' or looking for a good reason to be persuaded, we recommend you sit in front of the Primaluna Evo 200 and let it works its magic.
Manufacturers Details:
Remote Controlled Triode/Ultra-Linear Switching
Do you have some classic rock albums you used to love so much that have now ended up left on the shelf, un-played for years? How about jazz or classical recordings from the 60’s? Every audiophile has albums that they used to play, but stopped because they are harsh, brittle, or bright. There is a solution.
Triode and Single Ended Triode (SET) amps are popular for their warmer, fuller, and easy to settle into sound. But triode amps have limitations! Ultra-linear has more extension on the top and bottom, not to mention greater power. They have greater “pop” with a bigger difference between light and dark, and loud and soft. Having triode only is VERY limiting.
The best option is to have both triode and ultra-linear. PrimaLuna engineers in Holland designed an ingenious circuit that lets you change from triode to ultra-linear with a push of a button on the supplied remote control. No need to get up and stop the music. Make an instant comparison while you listen and choose what you like best for that song or album.
AC Offset Killer - A PrimaLuna Exclusive
AC Offset Killer is about goose bumps. The ones you get when music comes out of a background so quiet, you may say to yourself “Just how is this possible?” PrimaLuna custom-winds our own massive toroidal power transformers that are low in hum and EMI. But we wanted more. Our engineers designed the AC Offset Killer to lower transformer noise to a place no other manufacturer dreams of going, regardless of how bad your electricity is. The result? Sense of space. Texture. The resonance of an acoustic guitar or violin string that seems to trail on forever. The AC Offset Killer will amaze you.
Bad Tube Indicator
PrimaLuna engineers wanted to make owning a tube amp so simple you would have no excuse not to have your tube dreams come true.
If a tube fails, Adaptive AutoBias will instantly put the amplifier into protection mode so no parts can get damaged. A red LED will light up in front of the tube that needs replacing. Simply plug in another tube, and listen. No guesswork. No smoking amp. No getting out the soldering iron or dropping your amp off at UPS.
Takman Resistors
If you bought a lesser amplifier, you would pay hundreds to make this upgrade. Easy to identify through their pink color, these premium resistors from Japan are popular with those who rebuild and upgrade their gear. "Modders" love TAKMAN for their low noise, linearity, and musicality.
Custom Toroidal Power Transformers
Power transformers generate two types of noise, magnetic and acoustic. That's why toroidal power transformers are used in the very best audio products. Compared to standard transformers, toroids radiate about 1/10 the magnetic field that pollutes music and obscures detail. Additionally, the absence of an air gap typically means toroids have an 8:1 reduction of acoustic noise. As transformers are the most expensive components in any audio product, manufacturers will even house cheaper C-core and EI-core transformers in an outboard power supply box with an umbilical cable rather than upgrade to an expensive toroid. The increased cost is significant, but PrimaLuna doesn’t cut corners. All PrimaLuna products use massive, potted toroidal transformers. PrimaLuna transformers are enclosed in a metal housing and then potted in a non-microphonic resin to further reduce noise and to protect the windings from moisture and deterioration forever.
It works . I had a valve go on an EVO 400. My instant thought was to replace all 8 . I replaced the faulty tube & it sound extraordinary, not a problem .
Great Review! Love to watch more regarding the the Prima Luna amps. Especially Prima Luna 100 more in my price range
I have no doubts that we will be visiting the Evo 100 sometime in the future. :)
Wow. Great info here. Thank you!
Glad you have found this information helpful!
Thanks for this informative, interesting & clearly communicated review. I enjoyed it & learned a lot about this amazing looking PrimaLuna integrated amplifier.
I would be grateful 🙏 if you could do a new review on another PrimaLuna product.
Thanks!
Nice review!
I really love your videos.
Thanks
Thanks for the kind words!
Also would love you to do a store tour! Looks like an amazing setup!
The store is always changing but perhaps if we get more requests like this its something we can consider in the future.
great amp and well built
A brilliant piece of kit and perfect for anyone looking to get into Tubes for the first time.
Explicaciones muy claras. Dolo echo en falta la de los mandos laterales para saber cómo ponerlos según el tipo de válvulas...
Hi. Great review. How well will this amp pair with Forte IVs? Thanks
Hi! Can you give us a review on the optional phono board? How does it compare to a dedicated phono pre amp let's say around 500
Hi,
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!
So if i had lintons, how would these sound compared to say a denafrips pontus ii?
Your opinion on how would it pair with Monitor Audio Silver 500? Thanks
Given the size of the drivers we think you might want something with a little more power but it's not a combination we have personally tried so it's hard to say for sure. While I don't think we will get around to testing this for ourselves we will more than likely be trying the newly announced Silver 7G range once we have it in our hands.
I’ve got a pair of Totem Skytowers; I listen only to vinyl; fo you think it will be a perfect match?
The Totem Skytowers arent a speaker either of us has heard so unfortunately we don't know.
@@living_entertainment But in overall terms you are satisfied with the quality and the sound?
@@mpmcruz Oh absolutely, we love this amplifier!
Who owns this amplifier, likes it & why?
I have The 200 evo Power Amp . why ? well there is many situations that you might not like it. how loud you listen too music what is it that you prioritise in an amp ? ; power, refinement , accuracy etc...oh and what are your speakers room size . see, it never ends. i might like it you might not. but that's ok cause we sound system is so subjective and if don"t like an amp that you like it does not mean that its a bad amp. it is just presenting music differently. now you might be someone who is looking for accuracy and excellent measurement or maybe you want a little of coloration and personality in an amp sound ? see , it never ends : )
Chi-fi made in Zhuhai
They have an outstanding level of quality control at that factory.
@@living_entertainment I hope you are right as I just got myself a cayin
I don't believe this unit comes with a remote
It does. Yep.
Thanks.
I currently have DiaLogue Two. I want to upgrade.
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.
Both the new EVO 100 & 200 Come with an amazing headphone amp which mine doesn't have.
Any thoughts regarding Costs of these products vs
Performance?
Thanks!