PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power vs Rotel RA-1592 MKII Detailed Comparison

PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power vs Rotel RA-1592 MKII

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PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power

Power Amplifier | 44 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rotel RA-1592 MKII

Integrated Amplifier | 200 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power vs Rotel RA-1592 MKII Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power is a Stereo Power Amplifier speaker whereas the RA-1592 MKII is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power and Rotel RA-1592 MKII first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power	Rotel RA-1592 MKII
Power	44 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms in stereo, or 88 watts into 8 ohms bridged to mono, with the standard EL34 output valves	200 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 350 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class A/B
Tubes	All-valve (4x EL34 output, 4x 12AU7 input)	Solid state
Built-in DAC	No	Yes
Phono input	No	Yes
Headphone output	No	3.5mm
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Weight	22.95kg / 50.5lbs	17.64kg / 38.8lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	8-1/8" x 14-3/8" x 15-7/8" 205.7 x 365.8 x 403.9 mm	5-7/8" x 17-1/16" x 17-1/8" 150.0mm x 434.0mm x 435.0mm

What size room are the PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power and Rotel RA-1592 MKII Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power	Rotel RA-1592 MKII
Near-field	Average	Are you nuts?
Small Room	Good	Bad
Mid-size Room	Average	Poor
Large Room	Poor	Good
Very Large Room	Bad	Good

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power over Rotel RA-1592 MKII

Base Surface Area	1477.5cm²/ 229.0inch² vs 1887.9cm²/ 292.6inch²	takes less space in your room

Reasons to choose Rotel RA-1592 MKII over PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power

MSRP Price(*)	3,200USD vs 3,795USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Watts into 8-ohms	200 watts vs 44 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Total Analog Inputs	4 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	3.5mm vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Height	150mm vs 205mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power and Rotel RA-1592 MKII differs from each other.

PrimaLuna EVO 200 Power Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1

Rotel RA-1592 MKII Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
3 Optical Digital Input
3 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A front(Connects to iOS devices)
- USB-B (allows connection to your Windows PC or Mac computer)
Ethernet Port

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Rotel RA-1592 MKII Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Rotel RA-1592 MKII?

Here are the items that come with the RA-1592 MKII:

Stereo integrated amplifier
58-inch AC power cord
Remote control (RR-AX150)
2 AA batteries
5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable
57-inch Ethernet cable
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty/Registration Card
Important Safety Instructions
Addendum For Roon Test