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PrimaLuna EvoLution Series Quick Start Manual

PrimaLuna EvoLution Series Quick Start Manual

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EvoLution Series
Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
EVO 300-1 Hybrid
Version 1.0 – October 15, 2021

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  • Page 1 EvoLution Series Hybrid Integrated Amplifier EVO 300-1 Hybrid Version 1.0 – October 15, 2021...
  • Page 2 Internal Power Stage Fuses – How To Check Troubleshooting Warranty Information PrimaLuna Name & More Copyright Durob Audio BV – 2021. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of text, logo, graphics or schematics is strictly forbidden without permission, in writing, of Durob Audio BV.
  • Page 3 PrimaLuna equipment have a long history in high-end audio. In this new project, we have collaborated with Floyd Design, the solid-state design arm of our parent company Durob BV. We have shown with PrimaLuna that we can offer a range of affordable yet elegant audio instruments that can easily compete with today's most expensive brands.
  • Page 4 Damping Factor 160 (1 kHz) All PrimaLuna products come with PrimaLuna Silver Label tubes pre-selected by us, following our simple 60 out of 100 rule (PTS™ - Premium Tube Selection) and are already “special” compared to other standard tubes on the market.
  • Page 5 EvoLution Series Warning To prevent serious injury, electrical shock or fire:  Do not operate with the bottom plate removed. Keep away from rain and moisture.  Disconnect the ac mains cable before changing fuses or tubes.  Do not replace fuses with any fuse other than the same type and rating as used by the factory.
  • Page 6 Integrated Amplifier can be used for selecting sources and adjusting volume. It also can be used to control functions on all earlier PrimaLuna CD players. The power switch is located on the left side of the amp, behind the front plate, and the headphone/loudspeaker switch on the right side, also behind the...
  • Page 7 EvoLution Series Back Panel Inputs, Outputs At the rear panel, you will find your inputs, eventually the HT Pass-Thru, the speaker terminals, Tape Out and Sub Out. Attach the (+) from your loudspeaker to the (+) terminal on the amplifier and the (-) from your...
  • Page 8 Amplifier Remote Controls are self-explanatory. It controls source selection, volume & mute functions. The remote will also manage the essential functions of the PrimaLuna CD players. The EVO Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Remote Controls have two high-quality silicon rubber rings on each end to protect it from becoming damaged or damaging your furniture.
  • Page 9 This is how PrimaLuna designed the headphone circuit. We took advantage of the fact that we have the best tube integrated amplifiers on the market. We designed the same way with the Hybrid Integrated Amplifier.
  • Page 10 Attention: double-check if the volume of your home theatre processor is at the minimum position! When you want to watch a movie, simply turn the PrimaLuna Hybrid Integrated Amplifier on, and switch the input to “HT.” Now control the volume via your home theatre processor as usual.
  • Page 11 This chassis is meant for the installation of our MM PhonoLogue board. It provides extra space, which is in most PrimaLuna EVO models not available anymore. And it gives an optimally shielded environment for less hum and noise mounting of the sensitive phono stage. You might not realize how important this is, but …...
  • Page 12 It's okay to have fun, and we support that, but don't go crazy and swap tubes in and out twenty times a day.  Do not leave the amplifier on 24 hours a day. Just a short warm-up is required for the PrimaLuna to get into its groove. ...
  • Page 13 AC cable by measuring as not every AC cable is constructed the same way. Electronic Protection The PrimaLuna EVO Hybrid Integrated Amplifier comes with Soft Start™ and an extensive output stage protection circuitry with relay protection for your loudspeakers.
  • Page 14 EvoLution Series Checking out the internal Power Stage Fuses No output. The power switch is on, but the power LED is red, and the tubes do not light up.  A defect in the Power Stage(s) triggers the protection circuit. Please, check the onboard fuses.
  • Page 15 EvoLution Series Troubleshooting Tips No output. The power switch is on, but the power LED is off, and the tubes do not light up.  The AC cable makes a bad connection in the IEC connector. Please check.  The Mains fuse is broken. Please check.
  • Page 16 EvoLution Series Warranty Information Two-year limited warranty Six-month warranty on stock vacuum tubes Terms & Conditions 1. Limited to the original purchaser. This warranty is for the original purchaser of the covered product's sole benefit and may not be transferred to a subsequent owner.
  • Page 17 That's why I thought of First Moon as a brand name, and that's why the logo is how it is …… Loris Arrigucci: PrimaLuna  believe it or not ... I discovered a small town located 50Km north of Milano called Primaluna!!! Please get yourself a map from Italy.

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