EVO 200 Preamplifier vs EVO 300
The EVO 300's output impedance is 256Ω against the EVO 200 Preamplifier's 2800Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (93 dB), thd (0.500%), and class (Tube).
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The PrimaLuna EVO 200 is a vacuum-tube, dual-mono line-level preamplifier designed for high-fidelity stereo systems. It uses point-to-point wiring, four 12AU7 signal tubes, and two 5AR4 rectifier tubes, with a separate home-theater bypass input, tape output, two stereo RCA output pairs, ALPS Blue Velvet volume control, remote control, and two toroidal transformers. The standard unit does not include digital connectivity, balanced XLR connections, a headphone amplifier, or a built-in phono stage; an optional MM phono module was available for some versions. Manufacturer documentation identifies the unit as model EVO 200-3. Specifications vary slightly between published revisions: the official manual lists 28 Hz–43 kHz ±1 dB and 14 Hz–92 kHz ±3 dB, while current product listings commonly quote 4 Hz–85 kHz ±3 dB. The product remains listed in PrimaLuna’s current preamplifier range, so it is not considered discontinued based on the available manufacturer information.
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