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Phonostages — PrimaLuna EVO 100 Phono
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PrimaLuna EVO 100 Phono
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The EVO 100 Phono is a phono preamplifier from PrimaLuna, part of the brand's EVO line, sharing chassis dimensions with the matching EVO 100 DAC for a visually coherent system. The EVO 100 Phono brings PrimaLuna's tube-influenced circuit philosophy specifically to vinyl playback.
Key specs that matter
One single-ended input is provided. MM input impedance is fixed at the standard 47k ohms, with output impedance at 100 ohms. Gain is 40dB for MM cartridges, or a switchable 60, 56 or 52dB for MC designs, giving genuine flexibility matched to different moving-coil output levels. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is held under 0.40%, a figure reflecting the inherent character of tube-based phono amplification. At 405 x 280 x 190mm and 12.7kg, the EVO 100 Phono shares chassis proportions with its EVO 100 DAC sibling.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, engaging tonal character PrimaLuna's tube-based circuit philosophy is broadly known for, extended specifically to phono amplification with genuine gain flexibility across three MC settings.
Pairing
The three-step switchable MC gain lets a buyer match this phono stage to moving-coil cartridges with meaningfully different output levels, and the matching chassis dimensions with the EVO 100 DAC create a visually coherent PrimaLuna EVO stack.
Alternatives
PrimaLuna's broader EVO line, including the matching EVO 100 DAC and EVO-series amplifiers, offers natural companion components for a coherently voiced, entirely PrimaLuna-based analogue and digital system. Recommended overall for buyers seeking PrimaLuna's tube warmth in phono amplification.
Key specs that matter
One single-ended input is provided. MM input impedance is fixed at the standard 47k ohms, with output impedance at 100 ohms. Gain is 40dB for MM cartridges, or a switchable 60, 56 or 52dB for MC designs, giving genuine flexibility matched to different moving-coil output levels. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is held under 0.40%, a figure reflecting the inherent character of tube-based phono amplification. At 405 x 280 x 190mm and 12.7kg, the EVO 100 Phono shares chassis proportions with its EVO 100 DAC sibling.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, engaging tonal character PrimaLuna's tube-based circuit philosophy is broadly known for, extended specifically to phono amplification with genuine gain flexibility across three MC settings.
Pairing
The three-step switchable MC gain lets a buyer match this phono stage to moving-coil cartridges with meaningfully different output levels, and the matching chassis dimensions with the EVO 100 DAC create a visually coherent PrimaLuna EVO stack.
Alternatives
PrimaLuna's broader EVO line, including the matching EVO 100 DAC and EVO-series amplifiers, offers natural companion components for a coherently voiced, entirely PrimaLuna-based analogue and digital system. Recommended overall for buyers seeking PrimaLuna's tube warmth in phono amplification.
Specifications
Model name
EVO 100 Phono
Inputs (balanced)
N/A
Inputs (single-ended)
1
MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)
47 000
Output impedance (Ω)
100
Gain (dB)
40 (MM) + 60 / 56 / 52 (MC)
Playback EQ curves accuracy (dB)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
<0.40
Dimensions (mm)
405 x 280 x 190
Weight (kg)
12.7
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