Mats Meyer-Lie, Hifi & MusiK
“Many have tried to combine tube sound with transistor power. But once a genuine tube brand took on the task, the result was a synergy unlike any other.”
Dick Olsher, The Absolute Sound Magazine
“The EVO 300 is the result of a collaborative effort between PrimaLuna and sister company Floyd Design. It represents a departure from PrimaLuna’s all-valve amplifiers, as it marries the EVO 300 preamp’s 12AU7 front end with a MOSFET power stage. The goal was to combine the virtues of tube and solid-state amplification. Expect fabulous dynamics and low-end solidity, but the real magic is in the integration of the tube and solid-state sections. Excellent performance at the frequency extremes is coupled with considerable tube magic. Especially with analog sources, the sound stage depth and width perspectives are remarkably spacious. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗗𝗢 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿. It is neither bright nor texturally challenged; rather, it exudes musical finesse. And that means 3D soundstaging and the ability to wow the listener with the music’s fire and drama. A Dutch treat for the discriminating music lover.”
Alan Sircom, hifi+
"I’d love to take claim for this, but the news is already out about how damn good the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid sounds."
Phil Wright, Darko Audio
“It was soon apparent the EVO 300 Hybrid sounded special. Really special. It was delivering a level of engagement that was captivating, the improvement over my normal setup slightly disconcerting.”
Chris Kelly, The EAR Magazine
“PrimaLuna’s first foray into the hybrid world has to be deemed an unqualified success!”
Dick Olsher, The Absolute Sound
“EVO 300 Hybrid simply allows me to close my eyes and get lost in a dimensional and engaging soundstage. A Dutch treat for the discriminating music lover!”
Ken Kessler, Hi-Fi NEWS
“In a sector packed with superb integrated amps, including others which marry tubes and transistors, PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 Hybrid strikes a magical balance that will either confuse or delight you. If you’re expecting an irreconcilable sonic conflict in a hybrid, this will baffle you. But if you’re open-minded, it proves that you can have your cake, eat it, and have enough cash left over for a good bottle of wine.”
Mark Gusew, Stereonet
“PrimaLuna has achieved a fine feat with the EVO 300 Hybrid, conjoining the best aspects of both valve and solid-state into a reasonably affordable amplifier that sounds thoroughly modern, transparent, open and enjoyable.”
Noel Keywood, Hi-Fi World
“This is arguably one of the best amplifiers a non-valve person could hear... and might even worry valve heads – as it did me! Well worth auditioning if you are in the market for a top amplifier!”
Gregg Borrowman, Hifi Magazine/Len Wallis Audio
“The best of both worlds? PrimaLuna's new EVO300 Hybrid Integrated delivers a sweet-sounding "valve experience" in a high-powered amplifier!”
Nikolay Efremov, SALON AV
"To create such an impeccably integrated unit from the tube input to the transistor output is very difficult. Still, the developers of the EVO 300 Hybrid, in my opinion, have been one hundred per cent successful!"
RENE VAN ES, HIFI.NL
"We can be proud that the Dutch can perform this way on the global audio market, and PrimaLuna will undoubtedly continue its success with this Floyd Design EVO 300 Hybrid."
MAX DELISSEN, HIFI.NL
"I dare anyone who is currently using a PrimaLuna tube preamp and a solid-state power amplifier from another brand to compare it to this EVO 300 Hybrid and listen with an open mind. And be prepared to spend less money on vacation for the next couple of years!"
Audio Lifestyle
"It is probably the first device that can reproduce without any doubt the sound that can only be found in the best philharmonic halls."
VIKTOR KUBAL, HIGH & STYLE
"We still feel we are listening to an "all-tube" amplifier, but at the output with power, punch and speed previously unheard of. In hi-fi, I have seen –till now- hybrid technology as a compromise and never an ideal solution. After listening to the EVO 300 Hybrid, I have to revise this opinion fundamentally. And I do it with enormous pleasure!"
Daniel Březina, HI-FI VOICE
"For a company's first entry into the world of semiconductors, it's an excellent result!"
José Victor Henriques, HIFI CLUBE.NET
"It didn’t take me long to rank in my mind the PrimaLuna EVO300 Hybrid Integrated as the Best PrimaLuna ever. I’ll go further: it’s a strong contender for Best Hybrid Integrated of the Year 2021!"