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Evo-300 Hybrid

HI-FI NEWS VERDICT

In a sector packed with superb integrated amps, including others which marry tubes and transistors, PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 Hybrid strikes a magical balance that will either confuse or delight you. If you’re expecting an irreconcilable sonic conflict in a hybrid, this will baffle you. But if you’re open-minded, it proves that you can have your cake, eat it, and have enough cash left over for a good bottle of wine. Reviewd by Ken Kessler - HiFi News​

The Absolute Sound Conclusion.

When it comes to value, it’s important to keep in mind that the EVO Hybrid is an integrated amp, and as such, it combines a preamp, headphone amp, and power amp in one chassis. Headphone listening isn’t my thing; I don’t even own any world-class cans. But a listening session with my trusty Sennheiser HD 600 turned into a most pleasant experience by virtue of the amp’s superb purity of tone. Taken separately, the preamp, basically an EVO 300, and the headphone amp are worthy of a recommendation. But the real magic is in the integration of the tube and solid-state sections. At last, PrimaLuna has delivered me to the promised land—a hybrid power amp that not only excels at the frequency extremes but is also capable of considerable tube magic. 

When is an Evolution a Revolution? Answer: when it’s the EVO 300 Hybrid. This is the integrated amp I’ve been waiting decades for. It is neither bright nor texturally challenged; rather, it exudes musical finesse. And that means 3-D imaging and the ability to wow the listener with music’s fire and drama. There’s no need for any Zen meditation, the EVO 300 Hybrid simply allows me to close my eyes and get lost in a dimensional and engaging soundstage. A Dutch treat for the discriminating music lover!        Reviewed by Dick Olsher - May 2022