Prima Luna EVO series amps/preamps now available...

curio -

I could not be happier with the Evo 400 preamp. The 400 power amps as well. The choice of balanced / unbalanced inputs and outputs is great to have. The sound I’m getting is ultra-realistic and full bodied.

I am using expensive power cables and interconnects, and I have applied my favourite tweeks to the PL chassis and connections (well documented by me in several of my recent posts). I’ve really pushed the limit as far as I can. The upshot is, the Prima Lunas are magnificent straight out of the box, and can easily be made significantly better if you are so inclined. I like that aspect.

The build quality and the quality of components inside the amps are second to none. I really can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with the PrimaLuna level of quality and construction. I’m so glad I decided to go with the Evos - they are up there with the best I have ever heard, at a price that makes you wonder how some other brands can even survive against that kind of competition. Some may prefer built in the USA (but not for quality reasons, I venture to add).

Thank you @whostolethebatmobile .. I can't wait to have my Primaluna Evo 400 preamp. I already ordered but it seems our distributor (Italy) doesn't have one to sell till end of june .. so I'm reading everything concerning tube rolling

I've had the Dialogue Premium integrated for over 5 years and have absolutely loved it.  First tube amp I ever owned.  I tried the KT120 tubes but eventually switched back to the EL34s, which just sound so damn good.

I thought this was going to be my "forever amp", but I find myself wanting to be able to listen to headphones, and the lack of a line-out was occasionally annoying.

So yesterday I called Kevin Deal and ordered an EVO 400 integrated.  For the extra $$$ I'm getting about 2x more power (I think my PSB Synchrony Two speakers will appreciate that), a headphone jack and line-outs.  

I hope to have it by the weekend and I will post my first impressions.

Cheers,
TMQ

For what its worth, I have the EVO400 Integrated; now running KT150s, and Mullard tubes on the two front; it’s glorious.

Hey Rick

Can you provide a bit more insight into what the KT150s sound like in the EVO 400 integrated? I tried the KT120s in my Dialogue Premium integrated and found them to be rather harsh and fatiguing, although they did produce more "punch" than the EL34s.

Have you tried the KT120s, and if so, how do they compare to the KT150s?

Oh, and I am very jealous that you live so close to Upscale.  I live in Boston and the only thing I can say about our local hi-fi shops in New England is that they full of attitude and empty of substance.  

Thanks!
TMQ

I went through a 'hate em/love em' phase with the tubes.. at first, the KT150s gave me the punch that was missing with the EL34s...  but I lost the holographic midrange. After a few dozen hours everything balanced out nicely; the midrange still isn't as lush as the EL34S, but its 85% there... with the added dynamics and bottom end that was missing. Kevin told me a few weeks ago, and I have seen, they really need some hours on them before you can judge. I also replaced the two main input tubes with Mullards and that was a huge improvement.... the only word of warning is 8 Kt150s is basically a space heater.. no joke. a LOT of heat comes off them. This is my bedroom system, and that may in the end be the deal breaker.