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Overview

PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Power Amplifier

40 watts per channel. 82-watt monoblock capability. Classic EL34 amplification.

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 is a compact vacuum tube power amplifier designed for serious two-channel listening. Four EL34 output tubes deliver 40 watts per channel in stereo, while a simple conversion to monoblock operation provides 82 watts for systems requiring additional power.

PrimaLuna's Adaptive AutoBias continuously monitors the output tubes, eliminating manual bias adjustments and providing protection if a tube fails. Custom-wound transformers and hand-wired point-to-point circuitry complete an amplifier that combines traditional tube engineering with practical everyday ownership.

Key Features

  • Stereo or monoblock: 40W × 2 in stereo or 82W in mono.

  • Adaptive AutoBias: Automatically monitors and adjusts output tube bias.

  • Bad Tube Indicator: Identifies a failed tube and activates protection circuitry.

  • EL34 tube amplification: Four EL34 output tubes, two 12AX7 tubes, and two 12AU7 tubes.

  • Tube flexibility: Supports several compatible output tube types, including KT88 and KT120. The EVO 100 is not KT150 compatible.

  • Custom transformers: Potted toroidal power transformer and wide-bandwidth output transformers.

  • Point-to-point wiring: Hand-wired signal path using heavy-gauge cable.

  • RCA connectivity: Stereo RCA inputs with dedicated speaker impedance taps for stereo and mono operation.

     


Technical Specifications

Specification

PrimaLuna EVO 100

Amplifier type

Vacuum tube power amplifier

Stereo output power

40W × 2

Monoblock output power

82W

Power rating conditions

EL34 tubes, 8Ω, 1% THD

Operating mode

Ultra-linear

Inputs

Stereo RCA

Speaker outputs — stereo

4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω

Speaker outputs — mono

2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω

Frequency response

12Hz–85kHz ±1dB

Extended frequency response

10Hz–95kHz ±3dB

Total harmonic distortion

Less than 0.1% at 1W; less than 2% at full power

Signal-to-noise ratio

92dB stereo; 93dB mono

Input sensitivity

880mV

Input impedance

100kΩ

Standard tube complement

2 × 12AX7, 2 × 12AU7, 4 × EL34

Power consumption

270W stereo; 280W mono

Dimensions (W × H × D)

11 × 7.5 × 15.9 in.

Weight

37.4 lb

Build Your PrimaLuna System

Pair the EVO 100 with a compatible tube preamplifier and carefully matched loudspeakers. Start with a stereo amplifier and add a second EVO 100 for monoblock operation as your system evolves.

Explore PrimaLuna at The Grid HiFi. Our Houston team can help with component matching, tube selection, and complete two-channel system design.


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