What Hi-Fi?

TEMPTATIONS

PrimaLuna Evo 300 Hybrid

Amplifier

£6498

“Want to listen to Beethoven’s Fifth or Help! by the Beatles with some of the energy taken out? No, neither do we”

SOUND

BUILD

FEATURES

FOR

• Warm, robust and full-bodied presentation
• Forgiving nature
• Fine headphone output
• Sturdy build

AGAINST

• Restrained dynamic expression
• Rhythmic drive is lacking

VERDICT

The Evo 300 Hybrid is well made and carefully considered but isn’t quite the all-round sonic talent we hoped for

has specialised in valve-based amplification, and has carefully forged a reputation for producing solidly made valve products at premium, but not true high-end prices. The Evo 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier is by far

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