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[@abxaudiophiles]

THIS EVO 300 HYBRID FROM PRIMA LUNA HAS "END GAME" WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!! COME CHECK IT OUT WITH US!!! THE WORLDS ONLY NON-PROFIT CHARITY REVIEWER!! 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO YOUTH MUSICAL PROGRAMS $5,000 DONATED TO CHARITY IN 2023 🔥😍💪 NEW WEBSITE - abxaudiophiles.org/

[@MrBonger88]

I’ve always preferred running a tube pre with a ss amp when it comes to separates. The combination just sounds right to me. This hybrid integrated is definitely something I’d look at if I were to simplify my setup

[@abxaudiophiles]

Tube pre and SS Amp is always a great combo. 😍😍😉

[@dougg1075]

Sweet! I like my Willsenton R8 for now. With the way the world is it’s probably my end game amp:)

[@abxaudiophiles]

R8 is great. Still us it to this day.

[@mkp420]

Considering adding an amp like this to integrate into my home theater surround sound set. How hot does this run? Could it be placed in a (big) cabinet or does it need to be in open free space? If temperature is not a huge concern, I would place it in a cabinet above my Anthem MRX 740. Thanks for the review!

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@mkp420 You’re welcome. ☺️ It doesn’t run as hot as an all tube integrated, but it is warm. I’d contact Prima Luna for specifics.

[@StephenMcGregor1986]

Worked with these when I worked at a HiFi store, had them paired to some Forte IVs and Heresey's, they were ok.

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@StephenMcGregor1986 decent pairing. 😊👌

[@garthdev]

I love the American "Tubes" lol it's kind of cute however in the rest of the world it's a valve and valve amps come in many flavours. The PP and SE the hybrid , like you mentioned but the one that doesn't get mentioned that often are OTL .. They are a special breed. To tell you what an OTL sounds like is hard but to try...It's like a solid state and SE with a little PP.. However it's the 3D soundstage that we give to SE's but more with more solid imaging.. The removal of the output transformers does something special .. I'm going to leave it there.. There is no better valve amp because they are so hard to design..Go Google great video guys 🙂

[@abxaudiophiles]

All fun stuff. 😊😊🤗🤗

[@hificave]

Isn’t it fun times to be into hi-fi right?? Cheers AbX! But saying your done with expensive tubes and rolling tubes. Im gonna fly over the country and bring you more tubes and a beer!

[@abxaudiophiles]

Hahaaa. Yea, I was being a smart ass really. I’m FAR from being done with tubes. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ericlofroos2405]

Which speaker and DAC set up did you like best with this PL 300 hybrid?

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@ericlofroos2405 Dynaudio Evoke 50 and PS Audio Directstream I

[@mindhead1]

⁠​Have you tested any of the PrimaLuna Preamps with the Orchard Audio amps? I have a Starkrimson Ultra 2.5 and looking for a tube premamp to Pair with it.

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@mindhead1 Many tube pre amps are great. Freya+, Prima Luna, and La Dolce. My favorite is La dolce audio. But that’s just personal preference.

[@philbarone4603]

I had an EVO 300 and 400 and they were great with great sound stage but they don’t beat my Conrad Johnson’s for detail.

[@abxaudiophiles]

Awesome stuff

[@carlsitler9071]

Not sure how you got on my feed. I don't look at $7500 amps.

[@abxaudiophiles]

I don’t either. But this was a fun one to spend time with. We’re all about raising money for charity and having fun in all budget spaces. Cheers. 🍻

[@xstensl8823]

Upscale also sells the excellent Vincent Audio 237 hybrid integrated for for a real world $2500

[@abxaudiophiles]

There’s a space for every budget for sure.. 👍🏼

[@tonyfrench2574]

The secret of bores is : they say everything

[@abxaudiophiles]

Elaborate please 🙏🏼

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@CarlVanDoren61 Ok… 🤷🏻‍♂️😊

[@tristanjones7735]

I hear some primaluna stuff a few years ago and was not impressed. I have been told that their quality has improved, so I am eager to try them again.

[@abxaudiophiles]

I have a Gen 1 Dialogue Premium, and it's pretty nice. I would say, give them a listen.. :)

[@net_news]

They are excellent and built like a tank!! I have a 10+ yo Prologue Premium working like day one. Some people don't like PrimaLunas and/or are not impressed by them because they don't sound "tubey" enough (i.e. not boomy, not distorted). And that's true, they sound more like a high-end solid state amp than an old fashioned tube amp... very subtle tube sound but beautiful and polite. If you want the old fashioned tube sound you should go for something else.

[@abxaudiophiles]

Well said. These modern hi watt tube amps are exactly as you say. If you really want that “Tube Vibe” get a 300b tube amp of a single ended triode or pentode amplifier of the 5 watt variety. 🤣😍🤗

[@net_news]

@@abxaudiophiles yes, I agree 100%. Almost any 300b or 2a3 triode amp will have that tubey sound.... PrimaLunas play in a different league, I think they try to have a "modern sound" similar to McIntosh tube amps (the current ones, not vintage).

[@MrJoe750li]

No XLR inputs ? For 7k 😮 McIntosh MA352 has XLR It’s a lil cheaper

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@MrJoe750li Pros and cons to all things. 😁😁

[@edwardbredsteen262]

Hey Arsenal, we miss you..

[@abxaudiophiles]

Heck yea buddy!! Man did we have some fun... :)

[@vicentvanmole]

Rarely hear amp without fault .

[@abxaudiophiles]

Everything has strengths and weaknesses. Problem is, it’s 100% subjective and will be totally different on each persons system, room, and ear. Part of why we keep our reviews pretty basic. Also it’s my experience that at this level or tier of gear, it’s really just pretty great overall. I’ve got nothing that pops to mind based on the intent of the design and the consumer it was intended for. 😃😃

[@JD-mm4ub]

Did I miss it or did you not say the output?

[@abxaudiophiles]

100

[@amb3cog]

If you're referring to the Primaluna 300 Hybrid, and I think you are. It's 100 watts @ 8 Ohms/150 watts @ 4 Ohms. ✌️

[@philbarone4603]

Eyes rolling

[@abxaudiophiles]

They need exercise too

[@MK-r1z]

Why you not Play a single song

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@MK-r1z It’s called KZbin copy right infringement and de monitozation. We’re a charity and donate all the money we make to youth musical programs. Can’t do that if we get a copy right strike. 👍🏼

[@bengleason508]

James!

[@abxaudiophiles]

Thanks Ben.... :)

[@WintedTindows1]

can you please drop a link to your discord? I tried to find the name or a link on your website and was unable to do so, thanks

[@abxaudiophiles]

The current link to our discord should be in the description of this video? Is it not working? 😮😮

[@WintedTindows1]

@@abxaudiophiles there's a link to your fb, your website, your instagram, your patreon and some site for "ABX-Audiophiles Playlist on all your streaming services" however there is no link or info for your discord

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@WintedTindows1 just scroll down to the bottom of the main page. Discord is weird as it won't let me link it with the other stuff. But it's there buddy.

[@zenfishbike]

I typically like your approach but this time you sound way too much like Kevin. Super over-the-top sales pitch. Sorry but I couldn't finish it

[@abxaudiophiles]

I feel ya man. Appreciate the feedback. I will say, I was not compensated or paid in anyway. I just really liked it. It’s a beast of an amp and sounds awesome… 😊👌. But I love your honesty and keep it coming.

[@zenfishbike]

@@abxaudiophiles I have older Prima Luna Prologue Six monoblocs that I sometimes run in the winter months to mix it and warm up the chilly listening room. Otherwise, its older Linn amps. I get your excitement.