{"product_id":"primaluna-evo-100-preamplifier","title":"Primaluna EVO 100 Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDUAL TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etoroids radiate about 1\/10 the magnetic field\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epollutes music\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eobscures detail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additionally, the absence of an air gap typically means \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe increased cost is significant, but PrimaLuna doesn’t cut corners\u003c\/strong\u003e. All PrimaLuna products use \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emassive, potted toroidal transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e. PrimaLuna transformers are \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eenclosed in a metal housing\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epotted in a non-microphonic resin to further reduce noise\u003c\/strong\u003e and to protect the windings from moisture and deterioration forever. They are massive, resulting in a preamp weighing a substantial 31 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUBE RECTIFIED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the world of preamps, experts agree that tube rectification is the gold standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s quieter than solid state rectification, dropping the noise floor. And it offers the most natural, textured, and vibrant presentation because the circuit is now \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003epure tube\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. But because it is expensive to implement, you’ll only find it in the top of the line models typically \u003cstrong\u003ecosting  $10,000 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finding a preamp using one rectifier tube is sweet. \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna goes even further\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003etwo 5AR4 rectifier tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003edual-mono\u003c\/strong\u003e design to present your music with a three-dimensionality that will give you goosebumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAPANESE ALPS BLUE VELVET POTENTIOMETER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best tube preamps use analogue volume controls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not volume control chips. Look inside the most well-known brand of tube preamps and you will see a chip called a DS1666-10 Digital Resistor IC. At Primaluna, we understand the temptation to use this chip as they cost $4 each (half that in quantity!). The preamp will sound fine and be quiet, but true to “chips” it will add an electronic “sheen” to the sound. \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna prefers analogue. And we use the Gold Standard in motorized potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e:  The iconic \u003cstrong\u003eAlps Blue Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Why? Because they track perfectly, stay quiet, and don’t sound like chips!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERQUIET LINE INPUTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINT TO POINT WIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO INTERNAL DAC \/ NO INTERNAL PHONOSTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNever buy a preamplifier with an internal DAC. Why? Because digital changes, and history shows that preamplifiers 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDUAL-MONO DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpensive and exotic preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e always use a \u003cstrong\u003edual-mono\u003c\/strong\u003e design to achieve a level of imaging not possible otherwise. Most manufacturers don’t employ dual-mono because of expense. It requires \u003cstrong\u003etwo power transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edouble regulation circuits,\u003c\/strong\u003e and in fact….\u003cstrong\u003eeverything is double\u003c\/strong\u003e. In effect, dual-mono means building two discrete and separate preamps into one box. It is \u003cstrong\u003eso expensive to build\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s a \u003cstrong\u003erarity even at the highest price points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAll PrimaLuna preamps are dual-mono\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ultimate in \u003cstrong\u003estereo imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esense of space that goes on forever\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTape Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperQuiet Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Mono Topology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum Tube Rectified - Dual Mono Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint to Point Wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim Remote Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Potted Toroidal Power Transformers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALPS Blue Velvet Potentiometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-d80f8c0fed4dbe68165f\" data-block-type=\"23\" class=\"sqs-block code-block sqs-block-code\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"right\" id=\"light\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"not-featured-l\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"not-featured-l\"\u003e4x Stereo RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"not-featured-l\"\u003e2x Stereo RCA\u003cbr\u003eStereo RCA Tape Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"not-featured-l\"\u003e10.8 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreq. 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