WTD - Primaluna Prologue or Evo

[RichB]

Interested in giving one of these a go. Looking for a nice example.

[hifinutt]

probably sold but here is a pre amp

https://www.audioemotion.co.uk/primaluna-evolution-400-pre-amplifier--mm-phonostage-25006-p.asp

[RichB]

probably sold but here is a pre amp

https://www.audioemotion.co.uk/primaluna-evolution-400-pre-amplifier--mm-phonostage-25006-p.asp

Thanks for that but its an integrated I'm looking for.

[Pigmy Pony]

I got to hear their Evo integrated the other day (cheers Jac Hawk) and it is pretty special imo :)

[RichB]

I got to hear their Evo integrated the other day (cheers Jac Hawk) and it is pretty special imo :)

I recall hearing a prologue a couple of years ago at NEBO and its been on my list since.

[hifinutt]

I got to hear their Evo integrated the other day (cheers Jac Hawk) and it is pretty special imo :)

yes , midland audio sell the prima luna and its on my bucket list to try , however the present system is sounding pretty damm good so no rush

[Pigmy Pony]

I recall hearing a prologue a couple of years ago at NEBO and its been on my list since.

I expect Mike will be taking his Evo up to the next NEBO, but that could be a while off yet :(

[brainz2000]

I have a Primaluna I am looking to move on. I’d love it to a good home as it no longer fits into the plan for our home. It is a great sounding amp.

Let me look out some details of it at the weekend and post them so you can see if you are interested.


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[Jac Hawk]

I recall hearing a prologue a couple of years ago at NEBO and its been on my list since.

That's why i bought mine mate, got my evo 400 integrated from HiFi Corner in Edinburgh they really did me a fantastic deal. i'll be taking it to the next NEBO as Steve "pigmy pony" said but i can't see that happening until the middle of next year TBH

[Qwin]

Hi Rich, I see Mr Petch has also gone the Primaluna route, with separate Pre/Power.

[Floyddroid]

Hi Rich, I see Mr Petch has also gone the Primaluna route, with separate Pre/Power.

Indeedly doodly. I had a PL Prologue inegrated about ten years back and always regretted getting rid of it. Loving the ones i have.

[Bourney]

I'm running a dialogue 2, hated it with kt88s but its superb with EL34s and is very responsive to signal valves tweakery. Ridiculously heavy and the remote makes a good weapon!

[RichB]

I have a Primaluna I am looking to move on. I’d love it to a good home as it no longer fits into the plan for our home. It is a great sounding amp.

Let me look out some details of it at the weekend and post them so you can see if you are interested.


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Just seen this... definitely let me have details when you can.

[RichB]

Indeedly doodly. I had a PL Prologue inegrated about ten years back and always regretted getting rid of it. Loving the ones i have.


Hi Rich, I see Mr Petch has also gone the Primaluna route, with separate Pre/Power.

Thanks guys.. the Schiit Freya + is also on my list id like to try. Did you get get one Ken?

[Jac Hawk]

I'm running a dialogue 2, hated it with kt88s but its superb with EL34s and is very responsive to signal valves tweakery. Ridiculously heavy and the remote makes a good weapon!

Yeh the remote like the rest of the amp is built to last, i was surprised when i got mine that there was no instructions (not that i needed them) or a pack of batteries for the remote but apart from that i couldn't be happier, the Evo400i that i have has plenty of power on tap too so should be up to the task of driving some really awkward loads.

out of interest what's your budget Rich? i ask because i didn't think i could afford mine new as it was £4600 at the time, i was interested in an ex display dialogue premium integrated, but they did me such a good deal

[RichB]

Yeh the remote like the rest of the amp is built to last, i was surprised when i got mine that there was no instructions (not that i needed them) or a pack of batteries for the remote but apart from that i couldn't be happier, the Evo400i that i have has plenty of power on tap too so should be up to the task of driving some really awkward loads.

out of interest what's your budget Rich? i ask because i didn't think i could afford mine new as it was £4600 at the time, i was interested in an ex display dialogue premium integrated, but they did me such a good deal

I'm pretty flexible on budget Mike, for the right thing... having said that i'd rather not be paying brand new dealer price and would prefer a nice nearly new or lightly used item. Hence my ask here. It certainly isn't £4.5k ;)

[brainz2000]

Just following up - I have got mine out of storage and can share the following

PrimaLuna Prologue One - one of the original ones - fully working with a KT88 complement of valves rather than the original EL34s, but supplied with a box of spare valves for you to try Tube Rolling with (including EL34s)

https://i.postimg.cc/FKFG28h6/B5-F5-E9-AB-3-A9-E-4113-B895-37-C663-FC0394.jpg

I am looking for £700 collected from South Manchester where I can demo it working.

This is priced to sell but is not open for wider offers unless you don't want it RichB.

(Bourney and I have done business a couple of times if you need a reference)

More pictures can be found in the album here (https://postimg.cc/gallery/LYZXxZy)

Let me know if you are interested please.

[RichB]

Just following up - I have got mine out of storage and can share the following

PrimaLuna Prologue One - one of the original ones - fully working with a KT88 complement of valves rather than the original EL34s, but supplied with a box of spare valves for you to try Tube Rolling with (including EL34s)

https://i.postimg.cc/FKFG28h6/B5-F5-E9-AB-3-A9-E-4113-B895-37-C663-FC0394.jpg

I am looking for £700 collected from South Manchester where I can demo it working.

This is priced to sell but is not open for wider offers unless you don't want it RichB.

(Bourney and I have done business a couple of times if you need a reference)

More pictures can be found in the album here (https://postimg.cc/gallery/LYZXxZy)

Let me know if you are interested please.


Sending PM mate.

[Jimbo]

Are you getting into valves Rich?:)

[RichB]

Are you getting into valves Rich?:)

Yes, with very little else going on at the moment the expense and inconvenience seems appealing.:lol:

[Floyddroid]

Great amp that Rich, i had one years ago and bitterly regret selling it. Have his hand off.

[Jimbo]

Yes, with very little else going on at the moment the expense and inconvenience seems appealing.:lol:

Excellent, looks like a good move as I hear the Primaluna amps amps are very good indeed. Enjoy!

[Bourney]

As a transition into using valve amps, I dont think you could have chosen anything better. Fuss free, reliable and not too much of a swing away from the power and good bits that come from using solid state amplification. Enjoy ��
Oh and deal with Tim with confidence. A very genuine chap who is a pleasure to deal with.

[RichB]

Anyone making a journey from Manchester to the North East? Need to call upon the AoS taxi. Happy to cover expenses and contribution for the driver.

[Qwin]

Thanks guys.. the Schiit Freya + is also on my list id like to try. Did you get get one Ken?

Hi Rich, sorry for not replying, I just noticed your question.

Yes, I got the Freya+, had to order a UK spec version off their USA website.
I see Schiit UK have them back in stock now, after an absence of nearly a year.

It is everything I could want from a Pre Amp and my keeper.
Two balanced and Three SE inputs.
One Balanced and Two SE outputs, which are active simultaneously, handy for Bi Amping and/or adding a Sub.
Choice of Passive, JFET Buffer with gain of 1 (0dB), or Valve with gain of 4 (+12dB) operation.
Relay-switched 128 step attenuator.
Very quite in use, not just for a valve Pre, comparable with good solid state.

Valve mode sounds best in my set up and this level of gain suits my other gear. I use JFET mode when running other gear in, to reduce the valve hours, which is handy. Note in JFET and Valve mode it converts Balanced to SE and vice versa so you could use a SE phono stage and output Balanced to a power Amp for instance.

It sounds fantastic, the stock valves are pretty good, but you can tweak the sound by rolling different 6SN7 valves. I acquired a pair of 1943 US Signal Core issue, Ken-Rad VT231 from Malaysia and use them in the output. These have the reputation of being King of Bass for 6SN7's and don't disappoint.

If you want a feature rich valve Pre, there is not much to touch it, anywhere near the price. ;)

[RichB]

Have just took the plunge on an ex demo Evo 100. Now sorted. Thanks guys.

[hifi_dave]

Thanks for that but its an integrated I'm looking for.

I have just listed a new Evo 400 at £3475.

[Qwin]

Have just took the plunge on an ex demo Evo 100. Now sorted. Thanks guys.

How do you like the EVO 100 Rich?

I just pulled the trigger on a NOS Prologue 4 (Power Amp) to run my Mids/Twts but it wont arrive till next week.