PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Integrated

PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Integrated – the entry point to the EvoLution series

Valve sound without the fuss

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Integrated is the gateway to the EvoLution series — a full push-pull valve amplifier delivering 2× 40 W in ultra-linear mode. Since the Adaptive AutoBias circuit monitors and adjusts tube bias continuously and automatically, no manual intervention is ever required. Consequently, the EVO 100 is as reliable and easy to live with as it is musical. Furthermore, the Bad Tube Indicator lights a red LED in front of the offending valve the moment a tube fails — so there is no guesswork and no risk of damage.

Point-to-point wiring and premium components

The entire signal path is hand-wired point-to-point with heavy-gauge cable — no thin PCB copper traces anywhere in the signal chain. DuRoch polypropylene capacitors, SuperQuiet inputs and an ALPS Blue Velvet volume control complete the premium build. Since the EVO 100 accepts EL34, KT88, KT66, KT77, KT90 and KT120 output valves, it is moreover well suited to tube rolling. As a result, listeners can fine-tune the sonic character of the amplifier to their own taste without any technical knowledge.

Integrated headphone amplifier

The 6.3 mm headphone output is not an afterthought — it uses the full valve circuit including the output transformers. Since no separate chip amplifier is used, the headphone output therefore sounds as musical as the speaker terminals. Four stereo RCA inputs and a tape output provide practical connectivity. The optional PhonoLogue EVO phono module fits into a shielded compartment on the base, thereby allowing a turntable to connect directly without an external phono stage.

The entry point to a celebrated range

Above all, the EVO 100 shares every fundamental PrimaLuna quality with the more expensive models — Adaptive AutoBias, point-to-point wiring, Bad Tube Indicator, SuperQuiet inputs and ALPS volume control. Since all these features are present from the entry level, the EVO 100 consequently delivers a musical and reliable valve experience that far exceeds its price. TONEAudio and Audio.com.pl reviewers confirm it as one of the best values in high-end audio.

Specifications

• Type: integrated valve amplifier, push-pull, ultra-linear
• Output power: 2× 40 W ultra-linear (EL34)
• Valves: 4× EL34, 2× 12AX7, 2× 12AU7
• Valve compatibility: EL34, KT88, 6L6G, KT66, KT77, KT90, KT120
• Inputs: 4× stereo RCA
• Outputs: 4 & 8 ohm speaker taps, tape out, 6.3 mm headphone
• Adaptive AutoBias: yes
• Point-to-point wiring: yes
• Bad Tube Indicator: yes
• ALPS Blue Velvet volume control: yes
• Phono: optional PhonoLogue EVO
• Remote control: Slim remote
• Frequency response: 10 Hz–75 kHz, ±3 dB
• THD: <0.2% @ 1W
• SNR: 90 dB
• Dimensions: 405×280×190 mm
• Weight: 18 kg

Frequently asked questions about the PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Integrated

How does the EVO 100 compare to the EVO 200, 300 and 400?

The EVO 100 includes all the core qualities of the EvoLution series — Adaptive AutoBias, point-to-point wiring, Bad Tube Indicator and ALPS volume control. Higher models add progressively more: the EVO 200 adds Home Theater Bypass and KT150 compatibility, the EVO 300 furthermore adds Swiss Made wiring, Takman resistors, AC Offset Killer and triode/ultra-linear switching, and the EVO 400 has heavier transformers and a full function remote. The EVO 100 is consequently the most accessible entry point into the PrimaLuna sound.

Can the EVO 100 be used with a turntable?

Yes — the optional PhonoLogue EVO phono module fits into a shielded compartment on the base, thereby eliminating the need for an external phono stage. The module is suitable for MM cartridges.

Which valves are compatible and how easy is tube rolling?

The EVO 100 accepts EL34, KT88, 6L6G, KT66, KT77, KT90 and KT120. Since Adaptive AutoBias and the high/low bias switch handle all adjustments automatically, tube rolling requires no test equipment or technical knowledge. The KT150 is not compatible with the EVO 100.