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PrimaLuna - EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier ex display black

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Original price $5,995.00
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Welcome to a world where music comes alive with unrivalled clarity, warmth and vibrancy. Introducing the PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phono Preamplifier, the newcomer to our distinguished line of high-fidelity audio products, designed to blend premium craftsmanship with affordability. The EVO 100 elevates your analogue music system to new heights with its uncomplicated connectivity, intuitive adjustments, and high sound quality. This hand-crafted instrument, with its point-to-point wiring, and a range of premium parts, offers you a gold-plated auditory experience. Its robust steel chassis is meticulously finished in five coat polish, housing an array of features such as SoftStart™ circuit for extended component life, PTP™ for power transformer protection, and total shielding where necessary. The PrimaLuna EVO 100 is proof that top-tier audio performance doesn’t need to break the bank. Discover the sublime simplicity and remarkable sound of the EVO 100 today.

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ℹ Product Information

PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier ex display model in black

Fall in love with your vinyl records all over again with the PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier. It's the heart and soul of your analogue music system, crafted to recreate the purest and most truthful sound your turntable and cartridge can produce. Engineered from a pristine lineage of high-end audio equipment, we've combined decades of expertise into our first and finest Tube Phono Preamplifier. We've distilled the primal essence of audio fidelity into a stunning yet affordable device, designed to challenge the most extravagant brands in the industry. Hand-crafted and meticulously finished, it combines functionality with elegance—sleek, accessible controls seaming with sublime audio craftsmanship to exceed what was thought possible from your vinyl music collection. It sports a visibly seductive steel chassis, vented for optimal performance, housing advanced features such as a SoftStart™ circuit, PTP™ Power Transformer Protection, 100% shielding Phono chassis and gold-plated RCA jacks. Created to be the joy of audiophiles seeking the ultimate warm tube sound, the EVO Tube Phono Preamplifier defies complications, providing intuitive adjustments for multiple systems. Go ahead, pull the cover off your dusty vinyl favourites, let those analog vibrations fill your room with abundant euphony that only PrimaLuna can channel. Immerse yourself in the rediscovery and celebration of sound, as beautiful as its namesake—the primal moon—shining brilliantly in the dark expanse of space. Welcome the PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier into your audio setup and rekindle your passion for vinyl like never before.

Features:

  1. Hand-made Construction: Each PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier is carefully constructed by hand with a heavy-gauge, fully-vented steel chassis, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship.

  2. Premium Components: Enjoy top quality sound with Nichicon and DuRoch capacitors, ceramic tube sockets and a 5AR4 tube-rectifier circuitry.

  3. Gold-plated RCA jacks: The device comes with gold-plated panel-mounted RCA input and output jacks, ensuring optimal signal transmission and ultimate performance.

  4. 100% Shielding Phono Chassis: Benefit from a phono chassis that's entirely shielded for protection against electromagnetic interference.

  5. SoftStart ™ Circuit: A built-in SoftStart ™ circuit maximizes the longevity of components and drastically reduces the chance of tube failure due to thermal shock.

  6. Power Transformer Protection ™ (PTP): PrimaLuna's exclusive PTP feature protects the device from overheating, enhancing longevity and ensuring safe use.

Benefits:

  1. Supreme Sound Quality: Assuring an extensive bandwidth, the EVO 100 excels in delivering exceptional bass and high-extended frequencies. Turn your vinyl records into an immersive audio experience.

  2. Enhanced Durability: With features like the SoftStart™ circuit and PTP™, you can be confident that your PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier will deliver outstanding performance over years.

  3. Easy Use: PrimaLuna’s EVO 100 provides the possibility to connect a single turntable and simplifies adjustments regarding loading, gain, and capacity.

  4. Elegant Design: The preamplifier sports an exquisitely handcrafted steel chassis with a polished five-coat finish that will grace any audio setup.

  5. Versatility: The PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier provides a variety of options for input impedance and input capacitance, tailoring it to your needs.

  6. Safety: The integrated PTP™ circuit offers peace of mind, making the preamplifier safer by ensuring the unit cools down before any damage occurs in case of overheating.

Rediscover and celebrate the true essence of sound with the PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier– where vintage meets innovation, yet affordability remains a prime focus. Put the power of PrimaLuna in your hands, and open the doors to an unparalleled auditory experience that masters the art of sonic fidelity.

PrimaLuna - EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier Specifications

  • General

  • Max. Output Voltage: 26.3dBV/20.6Vrms

  • RIAA-curve deviation: 0.5dB (20Hz to 20kHz)

  • Bandwidth: 0–20kHz (+0/-3 dB)

  • Phase response error: <1°

  • THD+N (A-Weighted) MM/MC: <0.40% @ 2V

  • Output Impedance: 100Ω@1kHz

  • Rumble filter: None

  • MM Stage / MC Stage

  • Gain: 40dB / 60dB/56dB/52dB (H/M/L)

  • Input Impedance: 47kΩ / 50/100/200/500/1000Ω (selectable)

  • Input Capacitance: (Selectable) 47pF/100pF / n/a

  • Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (200mVrms@1kHz) / 0.104mVrms (200mVrms@1kHz)

  • Maximum permissible input (@0,1%THD):180mVrms / 14mVrms

  • Channel separation (@1Khz): >75dB / >60dB

  • S/N Ratio (A-Weighted)@ 23.8dBV: >90dB / >90dB

  • S/N Ratio (A-Weighted)@ 6.0dBV: >75dB / >75dB

  • Mechanical

  • Power Consumption: 77Watt/ 86Watts (115VAC/230VAC, 50/60Hz)

  • Net Weight: 27.9 lbs / 12.7kg

  • Shipping Weight: 34.7 lbs / 15.8kg

  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 15.9" x 11" x 7.5" / 405mm x 280mm x 190mm

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    Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 18.4" x 15.2" x 12.2" / 468mm x 385mm x 315mm

  • Inputs: 1 pair Stereo RCA (MM/MC)

  • Outputs: 1 pair Stereo RCA

  • Fuse 100V~120V: LittelFuse 0213001.MXP

  • Fuse 220V~240V: LittelFuse 0213.500MXP

  • Tubes

  • Tube V1, V4 (Power Supply, rectifier): 5AR4

  • Tube V2, V3 (Power Supply, stabilisation): EL34

  • Tube V5, V6, V7, V8 (MM-Stage): With aluminium cover 12AX7

  • Tube V9, V10 (MC-Stage): With aluminium cover 6922

  • MC Tube board: Mechanically decoupled

Experience the renaissance of your vinyl collection in a whole new light with PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier. This masterfully constructed component will not only optimize your audio system but will become the catalyst for a truly immersive sound experience. From the meticulous attention to detail in its construction to its stunning aesthetics, it stands as a testament to PrimaLuna’s commitment to craft superior high-fidelity audio equipment. It’s not just about listening to music; it's about losing yourself in the rich, warm tonality that only the EVO Tube Phono Preamplifier can deliver. As Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, The Audio Tailor invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of musical rediscovery, accentuated with every stroke of the needle. Contact us today through 1300 308 711, email at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or visit our Brisbane store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 for your personal rendezvous with the PrimaLuna EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier. Let the primal moonlight guide your path to ultimate audio zenith. Elevate your vinyl experience; let the sonic magic begin.

ℹ Specifications
PrimaLuna - EVO 100 (EL34) - Tube Phono Preamplifier Specifications
General
Max. Output Voltage: 26.3dBV/20.6Vrms
RIAA-curve deviation: 0.5dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
Bandwidth: 0–20kHz (+0/-3 dB)
Phase response error: <1°
THD+N (A-Weighted) MM/MC: <0.40% @ 2V
Output Impedance: 100Ω@1kHz
Rumble filter: None
MM Stage / MC Stage
Gain: 40dB / 60dB/56dB/52dB (H/M/L)
Input Impedance: 47kΩ / 50/100/200/500/1000Ω (selectable)
Input Capacitance: (Selectable) 47pF/100pF / n/a
Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (200mVrms@1kHz) / 0.104mVrms (200mVrms@1kHz)
Maximum permissible input (@0,1%THD):180mVrms / 14mVrms
Channel separation (@1Khz): >75dB / >60dB
S/N Ratio (A-Weighted)@ 23.8dBV: >90dB / >90dB
S/N Ratio (A-Weighted)@ 6.0dBV: >75dB / >75dB
Mechanical
Power Consumption: 77Watt/ 86Watts (115VAC/230VAC, 50/60Hz)
Net Weight: 27.9 lbs / 12.7kg
Shipping Weight: 34.7 lbs / 15.8kg
Dimensions (L x W x H): 15.9" x 11" x 7.5" / 405mm x 280mm x 190mm
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 18.4" x 15.2" x 12.2" / 468mm x 385mm x 315mm
Inputs: 1 pair Stereo RCA (MM/MC)
Outputs: 1 pair Stereo RCA
Fuse 100V~120V: LittelFuse 0213001.MXP
Fuse 220V~240V: LittelFuse 0213.500MXP
Tubes
Tube V1, V4 (Power Supply, rectifier): 5AR4
Tube V2, V3 (Power Supply, stabilisation): EL34
Tube V5, V6, V7, V8 (MM-Stage): With aluminium cover 12AX7
Tube V9, V10 (MC-Stage): With aluminium cover 6922
MC Tube board: Mechanically decoupled

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