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PrimaLuna Evo400i Integrated Amplifier Good afternoon Stereonet I am moving to active speakers, so am (reluctantly) selling my current set up (PrimaLuna amp and Harbeth speakers). I purchased this amp new and it hasn't had a whole lot of use. It includes all the original EL34 tubes. I purchased matched sets of Gold Lion KT88s and Gold Lion 12AU7s, which I never installed and can sell separately. This modern tube amplifier has the magical warmth and depth of tubes with modern world technologies applied to it to make it fuss free without impacting sound. The PrimaLuna range is all expertly
The A$4,400 ask for an unknown-condition Primaluna Evo 400i is a strong deal compared to the typical used market, sitting well below the median of roughly A$5,000 and the 75th percentile near A$6,600 (derived from US$3,338 and US$4,392 benchmarks converted to AUD). This price is ambitious only if the unit is pristine, but at this level, it represents a genuine bargain for a buyer willing to verify condition.
The Evo 400i is highly regarded for its versatile tube/solid-state switching and rich EL34 sound, delivering 70W ultralinear power with five RCA inputs and robust subwoofer outputs. Its ability to toggle between triode and ultralinear modes offers meaningful tonal flexibility that few integrateds match, making it a standout for vinyl and high-res streaming alike. If the seller includes the original tubes and remote, this is a compelling buying opportunity at a price that rewards patience over new-stock premiums.
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PrimaLuna, a boutique Dutch hi-fi brand, emerged in 2003 from the vision of Herman van den Dungen, a seasoned industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. Born in the Netherlands, van den Dungen had built his reputation earlier through Durob Audio, founded in 1975 as one of the first high-end importers in the Benelux region. Drawing on decades of tinkering with vintage radios and turntables, he launched PrimaLuna to democratize elite tube amplification, blending European design ingenuity with rigorous quality oversight in Chinese manufacturing.
The brand specializes exclusively in vacuum tube amplifiers, including integrated, power, and preamplifier models across series like ProLogue, DiaLogue, and EVO. PrimaLuna's hallmark is its unique construction—point-to-point wiring, custom transformers, and tube rectification—prioritizing sonic purity, longevity, and minimal servicing needs over broader categories like speakers, DACs, or turntables.
Positioned as high-end yet accessible, PrimaLuna occupies a niche among tube enthusiasts, earning acclaim for delivering "joyous cost-value surprises" through reliable, musically engaging performance that rivals pricier competitors. Its reputation for dependability and superb sound has solidified its status among discerning audiophiles worldwide, underscoring Dutch precision in a crowded market.
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