Power amplifiers stereo — PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Amp

The EVO 300 Hybrid Amp is a stereo power amplifier from PrimaLuna, sharing chassis dimensions with the EVO 300 tube integrated while offering considerably greater output power through a hybrid tube-solid-state circuit topology. The EVO 300 Hybrid Amp brings PrimaLuna's considered engineering to a more powerful two-channel power amplification format.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity is 805mV via RCA or 901mV via XLR, with input impedance at 49k ohms balanced or 32k ohms single-ended. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 300W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the tube-only EVO 300's 42-48W. Gain is 30dBu. Frequency response spans 10Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 105dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.2% with full global feedback, and maximum power consumption at a modest 104W. At 405 x 385 x 205mm and 31kg, the EVO 300 Hybrid Amp shares identical chassis dimensions with the EVO 300.

Sound and use context

Expect a distinctive blend of tube-informed tonal character and solid-state power delivery reflecting the hybrid circuit topology, with the considerably greater 100/300W output providing genuine additional headroom over the pure-tube EVO 300.

Pairing

The considerably greater 100/300W output suits a wide range of loudspeaker sensitivities, well beyond what the pure-tube EVO 300 comfortably provides.

Alternatives

PrimaLuna's own EVO 300 offers the pure-tube alternative within the same broader amplifier catalogue for buyers specifically seeking that tonal character instead.