{"product_id":"primaluna-evo-100-tube-phonostage-v2","title":"PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2 — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:0.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eAll-tube MM \u0026amp; MC phono preamplifier • true dual-mono tube-rectified power supply • 2x 5AR4, 4x 12AX7 \u0026amp; 2x 6922 tube complement • custom shielded MC step-up transformers • adjustable MC gain \u0026amp; resistive loading • point-to-point hand-wired topology\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers breathtaking analog intimacy, pitch-black background quietness, and holographic vinyl reproduction for both Moving Magnet (MM) and low-output Moving Coil (MC) cartridges. Built around a true dual-mono, vacuum-tube-rectified architecture, this upgraded second-generation phono stage employs twin encapsulated toroidal power transformers and dual 5AR4 rectifier tubes alongside four 12AX7 and two 6922 low-noise signal tubes to extract every nuance buried deep within record grooves. For Moving Coil enthusiasts, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates custom-wound, mu-metal shielded MC step-up transformers paired with convenient rear-panel DIP switches offering selectable gain (52 dB, 56 dB, or 60 dB) and five precision resistive load impedances (50, 100, 200, 500, or 1,000 Ohms). Inside its heavyweight, resonance-damped steel enclosure, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/strong\u003e is meticulously point-to-point hand-wired using heavy-gauge Swiss silver-plated oxygen-free copper cable, Takman audiophile resistors, DuRoch tinfoil capacitors, and an exact passive\/active RIAA equalization network. Complete with AC Offset Killer™ technology, SoftStart™ tube protection, and dedicated isolated MM and MC inputs, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms vinyl playback into an extraordinarily lifelike, three-dimensional musical experience.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Dual-Mono Tube-Rectified Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizes twin encapsulated toroidal power transformers and dual 5AR4 vacuum rectifier tubes to feed completely isolated DC power to each channel for exceptional channel separation and whisper-quiet operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Shielded MC Step-Up Transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e — incorporates proprietary, triple-shielded Moving Coil step-up transformers that boost delicate low-output MC signals cleanly without solid-state noise or transistor harshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-Panel Adjustable MC Gain \u0026amp; Impedance Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e — easily tailor playback to virtually any Moving Coil cartridge via rear DIP switches offering 52 dB, 56 dB, or 60 dB of gain and 50, 100, 200, 500, or 1,000 Ohm resistive loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint-to-Point Hand-Wired RIAA Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e — constructed without printed circuit boards in the critical signal path, using heavy-gauge Swiss silver-plated OFC wiring, Takman resistors, and DuRoch tinfoil capacitors for pinpoint RIAA accuracy (±0.2 dB).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Moving Magnet \u0026amp; Moving Coil Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate rear-panel RCA input pairs and heavy-duty chassis ground terminals allow two tonearms or turntables (one MM, one MC) to remain connected simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC Offset Killer™ \u0026amp; SoftStart™ Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — proprietary AC filtering eliminates mechanical transformer hum caused by household power anomalies, while SoftStart™ gently warms tube heaters and high-voltage rails to maximize tube longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — PrimaLuna EVO 100 Phonostage V2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat upgrades distinguish the V2 version of the EVO 100 Tube Phonostage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/strong\u003e features refined internal grounding topology, enhanced shielding around the custom MC step-up transformers, and upgraded internal wiring\/capacitors to achieve an even lower noise floor for ultra-low-output Moving Coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect both an MM turntable and an MC turntable at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear chassis provides independent stereo RCA input jacks for Moving Magnet (47 kOhms, 40 dB gain) and Moving Coil cartridges, selectable via a front-panel input toggle switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I adjust the loading and gain for my Moving Coil cartridge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConveniently accessible DIP switches on the rear panel let you select between 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 Ohms of load impedance and 52 dB, 56 dB, or 60 dB of total gain without opening the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I roll or upgrade the vacuum tubes in this phono preamplifier?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The four 12AX7 and two 6922 signal tubes alongside the two 5AR4 rectifier tubes operate automatically with zero manual bias calibration, allowing straightforward experimentation with vintage NOS or low-noise audiophile tube variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized PrimaLuna dealer offering 100% factory-sealed components backed by full manufacturer warranty protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog vinyl specialists available to assist with cartridge gain\/loading matching, grounding setup, and tube-rolling recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated concierge post-purchase customer support for turntable integration and system noise optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure, and fully insured shipping in double-boxed reinforced factory cartons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 300 or EVO 400 Tube Preamplifiers \u0026amp; Integrated Amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance Moving Magnet (MM) and low-output Moving Coil (MC) phono cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-capacitance shielded tonearm and phono RCA interconnect cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched sets of low-noise NOS or premium 12AX7 and 6922 vacuum tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEVO 100 Phonostage V2 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-Tube Moving Magnet (MM) \u0026amp; Moving Coil (MC) Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube Complement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x 12AX7, 2x 6922 Signal Tubes, 2x 5AR4 Rectifier Tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGain (MM \/ MC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM: 40 dB; MC: 52 dB, 56 dB, or 60 dB (Selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Impedance (MM)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 kOhms (100 pF Capacitance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Impedance (MC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50, 100, 200, 500, or 1,000 Ohms (Selectable via Rear DIP Switches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRIAA Equalization Accuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.1% @ 1V Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM: 78 dB; MC: 72 dB (A-Weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,800 Ohms (Recommended Load \u0026gt;10 kOhms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Stereo Pair RCA (MM), 1x Stereo Pair RCA (MC) with Dedicated Ground Posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Stereo Pair RCA (Unbalanced Fixed Line-Level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Mono Encapsulated Toroidal Transformers with Dual 5AR4 Tube Rectification \u0026amp; AC Offset Killer™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized Black or Silver Brushed Aluminum Faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.0\" x 15.9\" x 7.5\" (280 mm x 405 mm x 190 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0 lbs (12.7 kg) Net \/ 34.6 lbs (15.7 kg) Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Phonostage V2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-tested low-noise matched vacuum tube set (4x 12AX7, 2x 6922, 2x 5AR4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable ventilated metal tube cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of white cotton tube-handling gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty detachable IEC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's manual \u0026amp; 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