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@mkp420 12 күн бұрын
Great review! I am considering adding this to my set up, it would be paired with an Anthem MRX740 for home theater driving Blumenhofer minis as the fronts/2 channel stereo. How hot does it run compared to a full tube amp? Could it be placed in a cabinet (or does it run too hot)?
@user-zx1ir7jt4c Ай бұрын
I love this guy😂 Always telling it like it is!
@thomaspouskas210 Ай бұрын
Inam from greece and fanatic of primaluna products
@nicolaskuch1128 2 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for the review. The Nichicon Caps are not listed - their ref don't exist on the company website- The DuRoch Capacitors, there is no such brand in the market, no Swiss company. Do you have an explanation for this. Are all the parts fake ?
@cchsiao817 3 ай бұрын
Wondering your opinion about EVO300 Hybrid Mono mono (bridging) vs EVO400 pre + EVO400 power amp?
@chuckmatses6803 4 ай бұрын
These are very enlightening videos. Where are the PrimaLunas made? Thank you.
@dougg1075 6 ай бұрын
How much!!
@JD-mm4ub 6 ай бұрын
Does using ultra triode burn the tube out faster.
@robertguerrieri5385 7 ай бұрын
Effiecient speakers need less power .power does make a different .lowrhers can only handle 5 watts ,5 watts cant drive most speakers .so the right power is needed for what speakers you have .
@ARon82 8 ай бұрын
This guy knows his tubes
@ARon82 8 ай бұрын
Arent those amps made in CHINA 😮
@manhso5549 8 ай бұрын
I notice there is a EL34 and KT88 swtich on the right side of the unit, if I were going to use KT150 what position should I leave it in?
@arielrodriguez6980 8 ай бұрын
Will the EVO 400 drive the power hungry Magnepan LRS?
@abxaudiophiles 10 ай бұрын
Love the energy Kevin!! Still running my PL-Dialogue Premium as my reference. Just got done reviewing the EVO300 Floyd and that was a WOWZA moment, holy crap does that Floyd design integrated kick some ass!! Would LOVE to get our hands on this phono pre for review. Be it would pair nicely with our VPI scout. 🙌🙌🤩🤩🤗🤗
@paparazzizi 10 ай бұрын
Nice review and interesting amp. Sadly, there are no answers for all the questions in the comments below this video... 😢
@anthonygreene834 10 ай бұрын
Thank you sooooo much for enlightening a newbie. I just purchased 8 kt150s from you. I'm glad they last a long time. I use my Primaluna evo 400 daily. Also thanks for schooling me on the two front center tubes. Keep up the awesome job.💯💯💯
@kantus001 11 ай бұрын
Still happy with this amp after 6 years of use. Great product.
@xscheepers13 11 ай бұрын
Great info! Happy with 200i, gold Lion kt66 and Sylvania ecc82
@cursedworkshop Жыл бұрын
I was horrified watching you reach in with both hands and touch the leads on the capacitors. That could easily kill you. I appreciated the walkthrough of the guts, though.
@user-ex9zm7bg3x Жыл бұрын
Very few manufacturers seem interested in showing their products' innards. Makes you wonder why. My PL amp is beautifully built. Bravo PrimaLuna! ps -- wish you would show under the "can" (7:50).
@ericjensen9091 Жыл бұрын
My stock wheels on my F150 look better than any cheesy aftermarket wheel out there.
@cheungshuiyeung5081 Жыл бұрын
Kevin. I have bought one because of your introduction to this fantastic brand. PRIMA LUNA you've won me over. My next purchase will be your preamp EVO 400. Thanks Kevin for directing me in the right direction.
@abxaudiophiles Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a used DiaLouge Premium integrated. Running a set of KT88 Gold Lions. Just a STUNNING PRODUCT.
@stuartmitchell1908 Жыл бұрын
Excellent amplifier. Not keen on the Triode, a bit flat sounding. I also have the Muzishare x7 which is absolutely on par.
@johnroady9495 Жыл бұрын
I use the Triode for some old records/albums. It takes out the harshness 👌
@jaybirdius Жыл бұрын
Kevin is out here like Papa Johns. Guy makes the amps, designs the amps, sells the amps, reviews the amps. Dude is on it.
@Tnapvrvideo Жыл бұрын
Would EVO 400 amplifiers used as mono-blocks have the necessary power and bandwidth to drive something like the YG Acoustics SONJA 2.3𝑖 speakers?
@secod2022 Жыл бұрын
Its the speaker how easy they are driven like Philips 12 `` AD5200 and how many speakers ex. 6pcs in serial paralel
@ceylonmooney Жыл бұрын
correction: people who discuss SET amps constantly remind us that they need high sensitivity speakers. i learn a great deal from your videos.
@ceylonmooney Жыл бұрын
great video. what is the stock 5AR4? what are the stock tubes, altogether?
@tweakknob Жыл бұрын
Im sure this sounds amazing and I would have bought one if it had inputs for a second TT or arm and balanced inputs and outputs. A rumble filter would also been nice. Cant see why they left this out :(
@hagerman_amplification Жыл бұрын
All tube phonostages have an inherent rumble filter built in. My designs typically go down to 10Hz. It's a tradeoff between bottom end (bass) and infrasonic noise. Getting a decent turntable also helps a lot!
@joenovak6393 Жыл бұрын
I had ordered WILLSENTON R300 Tube Amp and from the parts that PrimaLuna uses, is the Willsenton built at the same factory? Same paint job, parts (Resistors, Choke, Relays), Transformers are sourced in Japan. The sound from the Willsenton R300 Tube is Wonderful!!!!
@SilverAudiophile Жыл бұрын
Two completely different companies. Built to different budgets and objectives.
@joenovak6393 Жыл бұрын
@@SilverAudiophile What I am saying is parts "as stated above" and paint is the same. It's a Lexus and Toyota with cross over parts (not the Transformers) that are used in both factories. As a DiaLogue Premium HP owner, adding the WILLSENTON R300 into my rotation and the glories 300B sounding tube, something that PrimaLuna cannot hold to, it's a worthy addition to my listening pleasure.
@SilverAudiophile Жыл бұрын
@Joe Novak 300B tubes are a singular vocal focused one trick pony.
@joenovak6393 Жыл бұрын
@@SilverAudiophile A one trick pony that PrimaLuna cannot touch for that 300B magic. Even Kevin Deal would emit to this. I would say to explore and not to focus on the regurgitation of Marketing and let your ears be your guide, and we have not even touched on 45, 211/845 tubes.
@shawnpwatsons1 Жыл бұрын
Kevin I love you.
@tritiumglo4699 Жыл бұрын
Well, this video led me to acquire one. Its one of the most significant pieces I have owned in the last three decades. Awesome preamp.
@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I currently own a used PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two. I am thinking about upgrading. I learned that the EVO 100 is the 3rd generation of my unit. IDK for an extra $1,000. If it's worth it. The EVO 200, is $1,600. more than my used unit. I am confident that the EVO 200 will be a better overall performer than my current model. But I'm wondering if the new EVO 100 will provide an 'appreciable difference' in sound performance Both the new EVO 100 & 200 come with an amazing headphone amp which my current model doesn't have & that costs money. Any thoughts regarding the costs of these products vs their Performances? Thanks!
@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I currently own a used PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two. I am thinking about upgrading. I learned that the EVO 100 is the 3rd generation of my unit. IDK for an extra $1,000. If it's worth it. The EVO 200, is $1,600. more than my used unit. I am confident that the EVO 200 will be a better overall performer than my current model. But I'm wondering if the new EVO 100 will provide an 'appreciable difference' in sound performance Both the new EVO 100 & 200 come with an amazing headphone amp which my current model doesn't have & that costs money. Any thoughts regarding the costs of these products vs their Performances? Thanks!
@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I currently own a used PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two. I am thinking about upgrading. I learned that the EVO 100 is the 3rd generation of my unit. IDK for an extra $1,000. If it's worth it. The EVO 200, is $1,600. more than my used unit. I am confident that the EVO 200 will be a better overall performer than my current model. But I'm wondering if the new EVO 100 will provide an 'appreciable difference' in sound performance Both the new EVO 100 & 200 come with an amazing headphone amp which my current model doesn't have & that costs money. Any thoughts regarding the costs of these products vs their Performances? Thanks!
@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I currently own a used PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two. I am thinking about upgrading. I learned that the EVO 100 is the 3rd generation of my unit. IDK for an extra $1,000. If it's worth it. The EVO 200, is $1,600. more than my used unit. I am confident that the EVO 200 will be a better overall performer than my current model. But I'm wondering if the new EVO 100 will provide an 'appreciable difference' in sound performance Both the new EVO 100 & 200 come with an amazing headphone amp which my current model doesn't have & that costs money. Any thoughts regarding the costs of these products vs their Performances? Thanks!
@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын
I currently own the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two. I thinking about upgrading. I learned that the EVO 100 is the 3rd generation of my unit. IDK for an extra $1,000. if it's worth it. The EVO 200, is $1,600. more than my used unit. I am confident that the EVO 200 will be a better overall performer than my current model. But I'm wondering if the new EVO 100 will provide an 'appreciable difference in sound performance' Both the new EVO 100 & 200 come with an amazing headphone amp which my current model doesn't have. Any thoughts regarding the costs of these products vs Performance? Thanks!
@briancampbell7712 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to be buying this amp...can you tell me what preamp DAC you are using ...love this sound...my real goal is to make this work with for music and a DAC to use hdmi with my Oled tv...any advise?
@techsamurai11 Жыл бұрын
How do I integrate this with a home theater? Someone who has the same speakers B&W 703 that I do switched from Classe to this and said it's divine. I don't even have a Classe and clearly this will take my speakers to new levels. Can it handle movies and gaming? There's a Home Theater input and I guess I could use the pre-outs from my AVR for the LR and connect them. How does volume work between the 2?
@davidstein9129 Жыл бұрын
Good work Kevin. I learned a lot from your video. Thanks!
@Hzim007 Жыл бұрын
Sonically, the ultra-linear sound is intended to be generally clean, bright, sharp, punchy sound while the triode sound is intended to be smooth, sweet, mellow, natural sound.
@alaingingras7224 Жыл бұрын
Yes but MADE IN CHINA...
@New_Zealand_Music 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely. But I need a bunch of cash to fall on my head. Thank you very much for your video sir
@dzemoski45 2 жыл бұрын
Can this run the b&w 804 D4 on its own, does it need two of these or not powerful enough?
@gregstevenson7401 Жыл бұрын
You really are going to have to listen for yourself but I suspect that you will need some more power for those bad boys. 804 Nominal impedence is 8 ohms but can drop as low as 3. Also the B&W recommended minimum is 50W so you’re kinda on the limit already. That’s not to say you can’t pre-out from the primaluna to some nice power amp or mono blocks and have your cake and eat it. If you can spend 14K on a pair of speakers then you can afford to do a little research and find a dealer who will give you better advice than me.
@dzemoski45 Жыл бұрын
@@gregstevenson7401 thanks Steve.
@donydingo 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for your awesome videos. I wonder what EVO model you recommend to power my FORTE IVs? Thanks
@PS987654321PS 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a shame tubes are so hard to come by. And prices have more than doubled in the past couple of years.
@beagle7622 2 жыл бұрын
I would be interested about how it performs head to head with the EVO400. I own one replacing a 2 year old EVO200. . I love the sound and my Martin Logan speakers love it .Love to see a comparison Kevin . I did lose an EL34 tube replaces it . The Adaptive AutoBias really works well.
@davidgerald285 2 жыл бұрын
Just got primaluna evo 400, because of your great review, thank you.
@misterwireless5700 2 жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Engaging, knowledgeable and authentic
@jeypeyrod Жыл бұрын
i agree