{"product_id":"primaluna-evo-200-tube-integrated-amplifier-el34","title":"PrimaLuna EVO 200 Tube Integrated Amplifier (EL34) (Ex-Display)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 37, 37);\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e some hifi products are not on display, or stored on site at our physical store in Blackheath. As such, please contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hathillgallery.com.au\"\u003einfo@hathillgallery.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e if you are interested in ordering this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product_title entry-title nectar-inherit-default\"\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 200 Tube Integrated Amplifier (EL34)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content active\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCUSTOM TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower transformers generate two types of noise, magnetic and acoustic\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's why toroidal power transformers are used in the very best audio products. Compared to standard transformers, \u003cstrong\u003etoroids radiate about 1\/10 the magnetic field\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong\u003epollutes music\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eobscures detail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additionally, the absence of an air gap typically means \u003cstrong\u003etoroids have an 8:1 reduction of acoustic noise\u003c\/strong\u003e. As transformers are the most expensive components in any audio product, manufacturers will even house cheaper C-core and EI-core transformers in an outboard power supply box with an umbilical cable rather than upgrade to an expensive toroid. \u003cstrong\u003eThe increased cost is significant, but PrimaLuna doesn’t cut corners\u003c\/strong\u003e. All PrimaLuna products use \u003cstrong\u003emassive, potted toroidal transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e. PrimaLuna transformers are \u003cstrong\u003eenclosed in a metal housing\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003epotted in a non-microphonic resin to further reduce noise\u003c\/strong\u003e and to protect the windings from moisture and deterioration forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCUSTOM SUPER-WIDE-BANDWIDTH OUTPUT TRANSFORMERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput transformers are the most important part of any tube amp\u003c\/strong\u003e. They determine how low the bass will reach and how high the top end goes. \u003cstrong\u003e250 watts of power will have no top and bottom extension if the output transformers don't have the bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e. We use \u003cstrong\u003elower power to extend tube life\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ebandwidth to give you slam\u003c\/strong\u003e. Transformers are the most expensive components in an amplifier, so manufacturers save money by using ‘off the shelf’ units available on the market. \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna output transformers are custom-designed, wound in-house, and massive\u003c\/strong\u003e. One reason why no other brand sounds like a PrimaLuna. \u003cstrong\u003e\"The flat tops and bottoms of these squarewaves correlate with the amplifier's extended low-frequency response; PrimaLuna's output transformers are of excellent quality.\" -John Atkinson, Stereophile Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eADAPTIVE AUTOBIAS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhat most companies call Auto Bias is actually \u003cstrong\u003e\"Cathode Bias\"\u003c\/strong\u003e- A commonly used method that is \u003cstrong\u003echeap to make\u003c\/strong\u003e, and often found in \u003cstrong\u003eguitar amps\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also $20,000 high end audio amps. \u003cstrong\u003eIt reduces the available power of the amp and runs the tubes hard, meaning shorter tube life and failures via \"shorts\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna's Adaptive AutoBias\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true, \u003cstrong\u003esmart technology\u003c\/strong\u003e employing an array of sensors to monitor tubes and \u003cstrong\u003emake adjustments seamlessly in real time\u003c\/strong\u003e. More important, it is the \u003cstrong\u003eONLY circuit of its kind\u003c\/strong\u003e that is truly \"adaptive\" by addressing \"tube pinch off\" at higher volumes, therefore \u003cstrong\u003ereducing distortion by over 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egreatly extending tube life\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adaptive AutoBias is completely passive and \u003cstrong\u003eNOT in the signal path\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is \u003cstrong\u003elow to no maintenance, long tube life, and the lowest possible distortion for amazing sound\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAdaptive AutoBias also provides \u003cstrong\u003eunparalleled flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e by allowing use of almost any tube on the market today. It even has a fine-tuning switch for EL-34 and KT88\/KT120\/KT150 tube types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePOINT TO POINT WIRING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYou spend a lot of money on interconnects. So why have the signal go right from the RCA jacks or speaker terminals into circuit boards with copper traces so thin you can hardly see them? What’s high-end about that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePrimaLuna employs Point to Point Wiring on all products. The entire signal path, including resistors and capacitors, is painstakingly hand wired with heavy-gauge cable by craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNO INTERNAL DAC \/ NO INTERNAL PHONOSTAGE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNever buy an integrated amp with an internal DAC. Why? Because digital changes, and history shows that integrated amps with “old” digital become unwanted and have almost no resale value. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBuilt in phonostages are “throw in” and are rarely good quality because manufacturers assume 90% of buyers won’t use them. The external phonostage market is very competitive. You can get something much better for as little as $200, and buy one that actually meets your cartridges needs and YOUR budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBAD TUBE INDICATOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePrimaLuna engineers wanted to make owning a tube amp so simple you would have no excuse not to have your tube dreams come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf a tube fails, Adaptive AutoBias will instantly \u003cstrong\u003eput the amplifier into protection mode so no parts can get damaged\u003c\/strong\u003e. A red LED will light up in front of the tube that needs replacing. Simply plug in another tube, and listen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSMARTWATTS - EXTENDED TUBE LIFE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTube life is simply a matter of how hard you run the tubes. That’s it. The only way to extend tube life is to run them as close to zero as you possible can, making sure it is not so low you go into crossover distortion. The life of a tube will depend on two things: \u003cem\u003ePlate and screen voltage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf the plate and screen voltage is high, you are more likely to get tube shorts when you turn the amp on and you get cathode stripping which greatly effects the cathodes ability to spit out electrons. Manufacturers that run the hell out of tubes to pump up their power ratings will never tell you what voltages they use. They’ll say it’s “proprietary” as if it’s some secret sauce. There is no such thing. But if they told you that they used 575, 600, or even 625 volts you probably wouldn’t buy. We proudly tell you our tubes run at just about 417 volts for the plates and screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePrimaLuna runs their output tubes at a minimum dissipation without going into crossover distortion. When you look at our amps, they provide less power from each tube. With KT-120’s as an example, a PrimaLuna will give you only 21 watts per tube. So running a pair of them you get 42 watts. That’s a lot of power, but the demands per tube are a fraction of some manufacturers that give you 100 watts from a pair of KT-120’s. It’s a cheap way to get big power, and it’s cheap. In fact, free. To get more power the right way is expensive. It requires bigger transformers, sockets, wiring, resistors, capacitors, and the tubes to do it. Which is exactly what PrimaLuna did. But we didn’t stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRead this carefully: Power has nothing to do with sound quality. Or bass slam. You can buy a 200 watt receiver for $299, and it will even have surround sound. Do you think for a minute it will sound better than a 50 or 100 watts high end amp costing $10,000? Of course not. Only first-time buyers think that way. Experienced audiophiles know that for the majority of listening sessions, you use maybe 10 watts of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUPERQUIET LINE INPUTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput selector switches leak noise\u003c\/strong\u003e and signals from other sources, as they never turn off the other inputs completely. And, \u003cstrong\u003ethey deteriorate with age, requiring the use of cleaners\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many are mounted on the front panel requiring long runs of wires to the back panel inputs. These wires \u003cstrong\u003epick up stray noise from RF and EMI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna has a better way\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of a switch, input selection is done using premium quality sealed relays mounted in the rear where you plug in your components. When an input is selected, that relay closes giving you the \u003cstrong\u003ebest connection possible\u003c\/strong\u003e. All the other relays are left open, so \u003cstrong\u003enoise and signals from other sources can’t leak in\u003c\/strong\u003e. The signal path is now almost non-existent, so there are no wires to pick up noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eALL TUBE OUTPUT TRANSFORMER-COUPLED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best headphone amps in the world. \u003c\/strong\u003eMost tube integrated amps and preamps use a solid state op-amp chip for running headphones. Stand alone tube headphone amps will vary in quality like any other tube amp. \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones are simply small speakers that require less power.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some amps will use smaller output tubes that groan to have enough dissipation to run power-hungry planar headphones. Other brands, including those costing $5,000 or more like Mal Valve, will use larger output tubes, then use a voltage divider network to drop the power down to an acceptable level for headphones. This is how we do it. \u003cstrong\u003eWe simply took advantage of the fact that we make the best tube integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Now you don't have to pay for a separate state of the art headphone amp. PrimaLuna integrateds are the favorite of owners who use everything from Audeze to Hifiman to Sennheiser!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOUR AMPS ARE PERFECT. BUT YOUR SYSTEM MAY NOT BE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAsk any seasoned tube-head what the most musical output tube is and they will most certainly declare it the EL34. Other amp manufacturers would love to use it. Only PrimaLuna, through our proprietary output transformer designs, can give you EL34 midrange beauty with top-end air that goes on forever. And, bass extension with so much slam, our amps are used to power subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHowever, every system is different. What if you bought a speaker with bass that overloads the room? Or, that is too dark? Or, too bright? What if you just want to have fun trying the different colors of sound from a vast pallet of tubes? With other manufacturers' products, you're stuck. They're a one-trick pony. How are you going to fine-tune your sound? Buy some different cables?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWith PrimaLuna, you get to choose. Go for it. 6L6G, 6L6GC, 7581A, EL34, EL37, 6550, KT66, KT77, KT88, KT90, KT120, even the monstrous KT150. A future-proof design, PrimaLuna is compatible with NEW tube types not even thought of today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-feature__text--body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"60%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003cbr\u003eUltra-linear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 watts x 2 (EL34)\u003cbr\u003e(8Ω, 1% THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x Stereo RCA\u003cbr\u003eStereo RCA HT Bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 \u0026amp; 8 Ω\u003cbr\u003eStereo RCA Tape Out\u003cbr\u003e1\/4\" Headphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreq. Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10Hz-65kHz +\/- 1dB\u003cbr\u003e9Hz-95kHz +\/- 3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.2% @ 1W\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt; 2% @ Rated Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 dB, 95 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275mV (EL34)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 watts (EL34)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Tube Complement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 - 12AU7\u003cbr\u003e4 - EL34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (WxHxD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4\" x 8.1\" x 15.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-feature\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Hat Hill Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41099851694273,"sku":"","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1407\/4970\/products\/PrimaLunaEVO200TubeIntegratedAmplifier.jpg?v=1638933532","url":"https:\/\/hathillrecords.com.au\/products\/primaluna-evo-200-tube-integrated-amplifier-el34","provider":"Hat Hill Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}