{"product_id":"primaluna-evo-100-tube-dac","title":"PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC","description":"\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eVacuum tube digital to analog converter, dual mono, tube rectified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eTI Burr Brown PCM1792A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eTubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003e2x 12AX7, 2x 12AU7, 2x 5AR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eUSB, AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eStereo RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003ePCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003e16 bit to 24 bit, 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eUSB DSD64 to DSD128 DoP, AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical DSD64 DoP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eClock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eSuperTube Clock, upsampling to 24 bit 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eDual potted toroidal power transformers, AC Offset Killer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eSilver, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003e28.7 lbs each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003e11 in x 7.5 in x 15.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIn the USA, the PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC carries a 90 day parts and labor warranty that extends to three years when you register the unit. The vacuum tubes are guaranteed for six months. Coverage applies to the original purchaser who buys from an authorized dealer such as All Elite Audio. Contact us and we will help you register your unit and answer any service questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 12AX7 tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 12AU7 tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 5AR4 rectifier tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/primaluna-evo-100-tube-dac-buying-guide-tube-rectified-digital-done-right\"\u003eRead the full guide to the EVO 100 Tube DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC brings the warmth and dimensionality of vacuum tubes to digital playback. Built around the acclaimed TI Burr Brown PCM1792A converter and PrimaLuna's SuperTube Clock, it delivers the resolution and detail retrieval you expect from a modern DAC while adding the organic texture that only a genuine tube analog stage can provide. This is not a single tube buffer bolted onto a chip design, it is a fully realized dual mono topology with per channel dedicated tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing nearly 29 pounds, the EVO 100 is built like the finest tube electronics. Dual potted toroidal power transformers, tube rectification, and the AC Offset Killer work together to lower noise to a level that lets the smallest musical details emerge from a deeply black background. Point to point wiring throughout the signal path keeps the connection between your source and your system pure and direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith USB, AES\/EBU, coaxial, and optical inputs, the EVO 100 handles PCM from 16 bit to 24 bit and 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, plus DSD64 to DSD128 over USB. It is a converter designed to be lived with for years, the kind of digital front end that finally makes tube lovers feel at home with high resolution files and streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperTube Clock.\u003c\/strong\u003e PrimaLuna's boldly conceived digital clock incorporates a low noise mini-triode vacuum tube, delivering superior resolution, detail retrieval, and clarity from top to bottom while upsampling to 24 bit 192 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurr Brown PCM1792A.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the heart of the EVO 100 is the highly regarded TI Burr Brown PCM1792A converter, a proven chip known for its musicality and low noise performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Mono, Tube Rectified.\u003c\/strong\u003e Per channel dedicated tubes give each side its own signal path, while a vacuum tube rectified power supply with eleven separate regulation circuits delivers the organic sound tubes are known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC Offset Killer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom wound massive toroidal transformers are paired with the AC Offset Killer to lower transformer noise to a place other makers do not reach, revealing sense of space, texture, and decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint to Point Wiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire signal path, including resistors and capacitors, is hand wired with heavy gauge cable by skilled craftsmen rather than routed through thin circuit board traces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Digital Inputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, AES\/EBU, coaxial, and optical inputs handle PCM from 16 to 24 bit at 44.1 to 192 kHz, with DSD64 to DSD128 DoP over USB and DSD64 DoP over the other digital inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Build Quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e At nearly 29 pounds with premium polypropylene coupling caps, triple pi power supply filters, and custom isolation transformers separating analog and digital sections, the EVO 100 is built to last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:18px 0 4px\"\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC vs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-nd-1-audio-dac\"\u003eMatrix Audio ND-1 Audio DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ND-1 is a fully solid state converter with a clean, precise presentation. The EVO 100 takes a very different path, using dual mono tube stages and tube rectification to add organic warmth and dimensionality that solid state designs cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:18px 0 4px\"\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC vs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxman-da-07x-usb-d-a-converter\"\u003eLuxman DA-07X USB D\/A Converter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Luxman DA-07X is a refined solid state converter with the brand's signature smoothness. The EVO 100 offers a warmer, more tube-forward character, appealing to listeners who want the texture and decay of vacuum tubes in their digital chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:18px 0 4px\"\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC vs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/audiolab-d9-dac\"\u003eAudiolab D9 DAC\/Headphone Amp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Audiolab D9 is a feature rich chip based DAC with a built in headphone amplifier. The EVO 100 focuses purely on converting digital to analog with a genuine tube output stage, prioritizing musicality and build over versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:18px 0 4px\"\u003ePrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC vs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/accuphase-dac-60-digital-input-board\"\u003eAccuphase DAC-60 Digital Input Board\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Accuphase DAC-60 is a digital input board designed to add DAC functionality inside compatible Accuphase components. The EVO 100 is a standalone tube converter that pairs with any system through its RCA outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of DAC is the PrimaLuna EVO 100?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a vacuum tube digital to analog converter with a dual mono, tube rectified design. It combines a Burr Brown PCM1792A converter with a genuine tube analog output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich DAC chip does the EVO 100 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EVO 100 uses the TI Burr Brown PCM1792A converter, a highly regarded chip known for its musicality and low noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tubes does the EVO 100 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses two 12AX7 tubes, two 12AU7 tubes, and two 5AR4 rectifier tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the SuperTube Clock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SuperTube Clock is PrimaLuna's tube based data clocking device. It incorporates a low noise mini-triode vacuum tube into the digital clock for improved resolution, clarity, and detail retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat digital inputs does the EVO 100 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers USB, AES\/EBU, coaxial, and optical inputs, giving you flexible connection options for computers, streamers, and transports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat outputs does the EVO 100 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EVO 100 provides a stereo pair of RCA outputs to connect to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat PCM resolutions does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt handles PCM from 16 bit to 24 bit at sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the EVO 100 support DSD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It supports DSD64 to DSD128 via DoP over USB, and DSD64 DoP over the AES\/EBU, coaxial, and optical inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does dual mono topology mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means each channel has its own dedicated tubes rather than sharing a single tube buffer, which improves separation and overall musical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the EVO 100 tube rectified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vacuum tube rectified power supply uses eleven separate regulation circuits and contributes to the organic sound that sets tube designs apart from purely solid state DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the AC Offset Killer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AC Offset Killer is a PrimaLuna circuit that lowers transformer noise even further than their custom toroidal transformers alone, delivering a quieter background and greater sense of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the EVO 100 weigh so much?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt nearly 29 pounds, it uses dual potted toroidal power transformers, premium parts, and heavy point to point wiring, unlike lighter chip based DACs that often weigh ten pounds or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is point to point wiring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means the entire signal path is hand wired with heavy gauge cable rather than routed through thin circuit board traces, preserving signal integrity from input to output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EVO 100 Tube DAC is available in Silver and Black finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the EVO 100?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 11 inches wide, 7.5 inches high, and 15.9 inches deep, and weighs 28.7 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate preamp or amp with the EVO 100?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The EVO 100 is a converter with RCA outputs and connects to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier, it is not designed to drive speakers directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the EVO 100 with a computer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The USB digital input lets you use your computer for storage and playback with the benefits of playlists and easy access to your whole music library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the EVO 100 upsample?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The SuperTube Clock upsamples to 24 bit 192 kHz for improved resolution and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I roll tubes in the EVO 100?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tube rolling lets you fine tune the sound to your taste. 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