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For a music lover seeking an inviting sonic signature, ample power on tap, and the flexibility in speaker choices that a solid-state amplifier excels at, the EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amplifier is one of the best deals available, even amid today’s economic uncertainties. The combination of musical ability, build quality, and practicality makes this one an easy choice for one of our Exceptional Value Awards, just as the integrated was in 2022. Very highly recommended!

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I cannot recall previously describing a listening example as ‘hair-raising,’ but that’s what happened: My hair rose.

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I believe it serves better as a power amp than as an integrated. When paired with the company’s matching preamps, it offers a genuine ‘best of both worlds’- a presentation convincingly infused with vacuum tube richness and a level of power delivery that surpasses most pure valve solutions. 

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What a gentle giant! The EVO 300 Hybrid acts like it has three times its power. As far as PrimaLuna is concerned, it is ‘mission accomplished’ because this amp delivers all its force with the aplomb of a massive transistor amp but with the warmth tube devotees demand. It’s neither as fat nor rich as the all-tube EVO 300 amp, nor hyper-etched à la all-solid-state. Rather, it’s like Goldilocks’ porridge: just right.

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PrimaLuna can never be accused of producing middle-of-the-road products. They always reek of style, fluidity, conviction and musicality. This £6,498 power amplifier doesn’t disappoint. Everything sounds accurate and musical. The bass is particularly good, so it will work well on speakers that have plenty of lower grunt, and the detail in terms of space and positioning is superb!

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It’s evident what the PrimaLuna engineers were aiming for when designing the EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amplifier: an amplification instrument which could bridge and unite the qualities inherent in ‘glass’ and ‘sand’ topologies. Given the sonic properties on offer, it’s my belief that the target has been hit squarely in its bullseye.

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Powerful yet refined, with an exceptional price-to-performance ratio that impresses even the most discerning audiophiles

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Another sonic revelation from the Dutch PrimaLuna team. It offers the same sound quality as the EVO300 Hybrid Integrated. But now it delivers even greater control over the speakers. This amplifier is ideal for those who already own a good preamplifier or ‘Streamer/DAC/Pre’ and seek the power of transistors while still wishing to retain the magic of valves.