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EvoLution  Series  

  
  

Specifications  

Model  EVO  200-­1  for  EL34  /  KT88  

  
Power  UL  

44  /  45  Watts  per  channel  

  
Frequency  Response  

10  Hz  –  65  kHz  +/-­  1  dB  

  

9  Hz  –  95  kHz  +/-­  3  dB    

  
THD  with  AABB  

<  0.2%  @  1W;;  less  than  2%  at  rated  power  

  
S/N  Ratio  

86  dB  /  87  dB  –  95  /  96  dB  A  Weighted  

  
Input  Impedance  

100  kOhm  

  
Input  Sensitivity  

275  /  285  mV  (for  rated  power  at  maximum  volume  setting)  

  
Maximum  Gain  

35  dB  /  35.2  dB  

  
Power  Consumption  

280  Watts  /  290  Watts  

  
Weight  

Net  weight:  52.8  lbs  /  24  kg  

  

Shipping  Weight:  61.6  lbs  /  28  kg  

  
Dimensions  

15.9"  x  14.4"  x  8.1"  /  405  mm  x  365  mm  x  205  mm  (L  x  W  x  H)  

  
Shipping  Dimensions  

22.7"  x  18.4"  x  12.4"  /  577  mm  x  468  mm  x  315  mm  (L  x  W  x  H)  

  
Inputs  

4  pairs  Stereo  RCA,  1  pair  Home  Theater  Input  

  
Outputs  

4  &  8  Ohm  Speaker  Taps,  Tape,  Headphone  

  
Tube  Complement  

4  x  EL34,  4  x  12AU7  

  
Damping  Coefficient  

4  KD  (1  kHz)  

  

  
  
All  PrimaLuna  products  come  with  PrimaLuna  Silver  Label  tubes  which  are  pre-­selected  by  us  following  
our  simple  60  out  of  100  rule  (PTS™  -­  Premium  Tube  Selection)  and  as  such,  are  already  “special”  when  
compared  to  other  standard  tubes  on  the  market.  

Summary of Contents for EVO 100-1

Page 1: ...EvoLution Series Tube Integrated Amplifiers EVO 100 1 EVO 200 1 EVO 300 1 EVO 400 1 Version 2 2 Feb 19 2019 ...

Page 2: ...e Theater Through Ultralinear Triode 10 PhonoLogue Chassis PhonoLogue Board 11 Tube Basics 12 Fuse Protection Electronic Protection 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty Information 15 PrimaLuna Name More 16 Copyright Durob Audio BV 2019 All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or part of text logo graphics or schematics is strictly forbidden without permission in writing of Durob Audio BV The informati...

Page 3: ... our optional MM PhonoLogue circuit SoftStart circuit for extended life of sensitive components plus a reduced chance of tube failure from thermal shock The newest generation Adaptive Auto Bias exclusive to PrimaLuna This circuit monitors and smoothly adjusts bias constantly and instantly reducing maintenance and increasing performance due to the dramatic reduction in distortion It comes with a ne...

Page 4: ...atts Weight Net weight 39 6 lbs 18 kg Shipping Weight 46 2 lbs 21 kg Dimensions 15 9 x 11 x 7 5 405 mm x 280 mm x 190 mm L x W x H Shipping Dimensions 18 4 x 15 2 x 12 2 468 mm x 385 mm x 315 mm L x W x H Inputs 4 pairs Stereo RCA Outputs 4 8 Ohm Speaker Taps Tape Headphone Tube Complement 4 x EL34 2 x 12AX7 2 x 12AU7 Damping Coefficient 4 KD 1 kHz All PrimaLuna products come with PrimaLuna Silver...

Page 5: ...Weight Net weight 52 8 lbs 24 kg Shipping Weight 61 6 lbs 28 kg Dimensions 15 9 x 14 4 x 8 1 405 mm x 365 mm x 205 mm L x W x H Shipping Dimensions 22 7 x 18 4 x 12 4 577 mm x 468 mm x 315 mm L x W x H Inputs 4 pairs Stereo RCA 1 pair Home Theater Input Outputs 4 8 Ohm Speaker Taps Tape Headphone Tube Complement 4 x EL34 4 x 12AU7 Damping Coefficient 4 KD 1 kHz All PrimaLuna products come with Pri...

Page 6: ...290 Watts 300 Watts 330 Watts 340 Watts Weight Net weight 68 2 lbs 31 kg Shipping Weight 77 lbs 35 kg Dimensions 15 9 x 15 2 x 8 1 405 mm x 385 mm x 205 mm L x W x H Shipping Dimensions 22 7 x 18 4 x 12 4 577 mm x 468 mm x 315 mm L x W x H Inputs 5 pairs Stereo RCA 1 pair Home Theater Input Outputs 4 8 Ohm Speaker Taps Tape Stereo Mono Sub Headphone Tube Complement 4 x EL34 6 x 12AU7 Damping Coeff...

Page 7: ...Power Consumption 470 Watts 480 Watts 540 Watts 550 Watts Weight Net weight 68 2 lbs 31 kg Shipping Weight 79 2 lbs 36 kg Dimensions 15 9 x 15 2 x 8 1 405 mm x 385 mm x 205 mm L x W x H Shipping Dimensions 22 7 x 18 4 x 12 4 577 mm x 468 mm x 315 mm L x W x H Inputs 5 pairs Stereo RCA 1 pair Home Theater Input Outputs 4 8 Ohm Speaker Taps Tape Stereo Mono Sub Headphone Tube Complement 8 x EL34 6 x...

Page 8: ... Spare Adaptive Auto Bias Littelfuse Model 213 fuse 1 piece Initial Setup Don t wear a watch or rings and carefully remove the EVO Tube Integrated Amplifier from its packaging Once the plastic bag has been removed use the white gloves provided to prevent fingerprint smudges Remove the tube cage by carefully pulling it up and away from the amplifier Remove the protective foam surrounding the tubes ...

Page 9: ...abeled AUX 1 AUX 2 etc no functional differences between these and eventually HT The headphone output is on the bottom right side The heavy metal remote control that comes with your PrimaLuna EVO Tube Integrated Amplifier can be used for selecting sources and adjusting volume It also can be used to control functions on all PrimaLuna CD players The power switch and auto bias fuse are located on the...

Page 10: ...tach the from your loudspeaker to the 4 or 8 Ohm terminal that most closely matches the average impedance of your loudspeakers according to their manufacturer s specifications The from your loudspeaker attaches to the 0 Ohm terminal Experiment using the 4 or 8 Ohm terminal to find what s the best match with your speakers Don t make any assumptions Trust your ears ...

Page 11: ...ube Integrated Amplifier Remote Controls have two high quality silicon rubber rings on each end to protect it from becoming damaged or damaging your furniture These rings can be easily removed in case batteries have to be replaced In the event your remote control does not function please first check the battery batteries To access the battery compartment remove the rubber rings and unscrew the bac...

Page 12: ...headphones Other brands including those costing double or triple or more 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 PrimaLuna designed the headphone circuit We simply took advantage of the fact that we have the best tube integrated amplifiers on the market What is good enough for your living room speakers...

Page 13: ...ve output stage protection circuitry with B relay to protect output transformers resistors and high voltage power supply in case a tube fails This circuit is also protected with an easily accessible fuse located next to the on off power switch Bias Switch The EVO Tube Integrated Amplifiers come with a bias level switch This means that by the flip of a switch you can choose the optimum bias setting...

Page 14: ...via your home theater processor as normal We recommend you go into the setup menu of your processor to match the levels of the front Left Right speakers to match the volume of your center channel Consult your processor s manual for more information Ultralinear Triode Switching Your EVO 300 and 400 integrated amplifier affords you the opportunity of switching between Ultralinear and Triode modes by...

Page 15: ...alization takes the place of the AUX2 input It provides superior sound quality on a tiny footprint We use Surface Mount Technology implementation for shortest signal paths as well as minimum parasitic capacitances and inductances Excellent parts throughout selected on sound quality as first priority miniature film capacitors minimelf resistors superior opamp for highest accuracy lowest noise highe...

Page 16: ...ry time you insert a tube you stand a chance of loosening the tube sockets It s okay to have fun and we support that but don t go crazy and swap tubes in and out twenty times a day Do not leave the amplifier on 24 hours a day Just a short warm up is required for the PrimaLuna to get into its groove Break in yields improvements Every tube when new needs to be left alone for a little while So when y...

Page 17: ...r switch on the left side of the Amplifier just behind the front Electronic Protection The PrimaLuna EVO Tube Integrated Amplifiers are equipped with Soft Start and come with an extensive output stage protection circuitry with B relay to protect output transformers resistors and high voltage power supply in case a tube fails The board also comes with a BTI circuit BTI stands for Bad Tube Indicatio...

Page 18: ... harm to the amplifier or the loudspeaker and the high voltage power supply to the output tubes is interrupted as a protective measure The front LED will turn red and you might see a red LED in front of one or more power tubes To reset switch the amplifier s power off for at least two minutes then switch back on Of course this should only be done after the cause of the failure has been identified ...

Page 19: ...t be accompanied by a written description of the defect and a return authorization number available from Durob Audio BV or the authorized representative via e mail Upon receipt of the defective product Durob Audio BV or the authorized representative agrees to repair the product without charge for parts except vacuum tubes if the unit is more than 6 months old or labor The product will then returne...

Page 20: ...ection of the Primaluna village web site and found the following literally translated One probable interpretation of the name of the village comes from Latin Primum Lumen which means First Light of Christianism since the very first evidence of Christianism in this region dates 495 Annus Domini First Light translates into Prima Luce in Italian and this seems very interesting to me PrimaLuce FirstLi...

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