The EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is an integrated amplifier by PrimaLuna that delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 150 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, both at 0.2% THD. It was released in 2023. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. The EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is a hybrid, with vacuum tubes in the preamplifier stage feeding a solid-state output, running 6x 12AU7 (2 input, 4 driver). Biasing is Adaptive AutoBias. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has an MSRP of $6,995.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is rated at 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms. PrimaLuna provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.2% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 100 watts into 8-ohms (10 Hz-80 kHz) at 0.2%
- 150 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 105dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 100 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated?
100 W into 8 ohms, 150 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is rated at 100 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 91 to 120 watts band. The next band up is 121 to 180 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 61 to 90 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has total of 5 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 150 into 4.
- ✓Hybrid design, with a valve stage ahead of a solid-state output section.
- ✓Signal-to-noise ratio of 105dB, so the amplifier itself should be inaudible between tracks.
- ✓5 analogue inputs, enough for a full rack of sources.
- ✓Made in China.
- ✗Analogue inputs only - a TV, computer or CD transport needs an external DAC.
- ✗No Bluetooth and no network streaming - everything arrives over a cable.
- ✗It weighs 31kg - check the shelf, and plan on a second pair of hands.
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated External Dimensions and Weight
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 8-1/8 x 15-3/16 x 15-7/8 inch (205.7 x 386.1 x 403.9 mm ). The unit weighs
30.98 kg (68.3 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is approximately 1559.5cm2 / 241.7inch2.
- Width: 386.1mm (15-3/16")
- Height: 205.7mm (8-1/8")
- Depth: 403.9mm (15-7/8")
- Weight: 30.98 kg (68.3 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1559.5cm2 / 241.7inch2
- Volume: ~32.1 liter / 8.5 gallon
Available colors
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is available in Black and Silver color options.
| General |
| Brand |
PrimaLuna |
| Full Model Name |
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated |
| Release Date |
2023 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Hybrid (vacuum tube and solid state) |
| Tubes |
| Input and Driver Tubes | 6x 12AU7 (2 input, 4 driver) |
| Total Tube Count | 6 |
| Biasing | Adaptive AutoBias |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
100 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
150 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
10 Hz-80 kHz |
| Damping Factor |
160 |
| THD |
0.2% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
105 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
5 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
205.7mm (8-1/8") |
| Width |
386.1mm (15-3/16") |
| Depth |
403.9mm (15-7/8") |
| Weight |
30.98 kg (68.3 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated have?
The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 150 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, both at 0.2% THD. It increases its output into 4 ohms, so it has some headroom for harder-to-drive speakers.
Does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated use vacuum tubes?
Partly. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated is a hybrid - vacuum tubes in the input and driver stages feed a solid-state output stage, so it takes some of the character of a valve amplifier with the power and the load tolerance of a transistor one. It runs 6x 12AU7 (2 input, 4 driver).
Does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated need biasing?
Biasing is Adaptive AutoBias. That means the amplifier sets the operating point of each output valve itself, so there is nothing to adjust and nothing to measure - you can change tubes without a meter or a screwdriver.
How long do the tubes in the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated last?
Output valves are a consumable. In normal domestic use a set lasts somewhere between about 2,000 and 5,000 hours - a few years for most people - and they degrade gradually rather than failing outright. Input and driver valves last far longer, often the life of the amplifier. Check the warranty card before you buy: valves are almost never covered by the amplifier's own parts warranty, and are usually warranted separately for 90 days to a year.
What amplifier class is the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated?
The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated have a built-in DAC?
No. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has no built-in DAC, so a digital source such as a streamer or CD transport needs its own converter, or you connect it over analogue.
Can I connect a turntable to the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated?
No. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has no phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp (or a deck with one built in) before it can be connected.
Does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated have Bluetooth?
No. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated have a headphone output?
No. The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated does not have a headphone output, so headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.
How much does the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated cost?
The PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $6,995.
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