PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Review and Specs

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Review

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Main Features

100 watts RMS into 8-ohms
2-channel
Class A/B
Hybrid tube/solid-state, 6x 12AU7 (2 input, 4 driver), adaptive autobias
Minimum impedance: 4 ohms
Weight: 68.30 lbs / 30.98 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D):8-1/8 x 15-3/16 x 15-7/8 inch

MSRP: $6,995 (list price)

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PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Review

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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 Post. Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated has an MSRP of 6995$.

There are 5 PrimaLuna amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.

PrimaLuna Integrated Amplifier Series

Model	Watts RMS (8-ohms)	Minimum Impedance	Built-in DAC	Bluetooth
PrimaLuna EVO 100 Integrated Compare	40 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 200 Integrated Compare	44 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Integrated Compare	42 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 400 Integrated Compare	70 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated	100 watts	4-ohms	No	No

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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.

Listening level

Room size

Speaker budget

We check power, impedance safety and current delivery — not just watts.

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

Speaker 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:

Naim Nova PE - MSRP 9999$ - Compare w/ EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated
Naim Uniti Star - MSRP 5699$ - Compare w/ EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated
Naim Uniti Nova - MSRP 6899$ - Compare w/ EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated
Mark Levinson No.5802 - MSRP 8500$ - Compare w/ EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated
Cambridge Audio Edge A - MSRP 6499$ - Compare w/ EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated

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 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.

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Detailed Specifications

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 Post

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
Labor Warranty

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Alternatives in No Streaming Amplifiers

Model	Watts RMS (8-ohms)	Minimum Impedance	Built-in DAC	Phono Stage
PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power Compare	44 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Integrated Compare	42 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 100 Integrated Compare	40 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 200 Integrated Compare	44 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Power Compare	100 watts	4-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 100 Power Compare	40 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 400 Power Compare	70 watts	-ohms	No	No
PrimaLuna EVO 300 Power Compare	44 watts	-ohms	No	No

Frequently Asked Questions about PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated

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.