P Q Imports

01/07/2025

We would like to congratulate AV World on the opening of their new store in Hamilton yesterday.
They are in the old Listening Post / Audio Consultant premises on Commerce St.
Their first sale was a PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid integrated amp, a superb piece to kick off sales with, and yet another happy PrimaLuna customer with beautiful sound in his lounge.

31/03/2025

The best ears in the business agree on this…

Hi Everyone,

Before we kick off the weekend, we have some great news to share with you.

Two days ago, we shared with you that our PrimaLuna EVO 400 Tube Preamplifier has been honored with a Golden Ear Award from The Absolute Sound.

Today, we are proud to announce that our EVO 100 Tube Phono Preamplifier has also received a TAS Golden Ear Award.

Dick Olsher from The Absolute Sound says the following about our EVO 100 Tube Phono Preamplifier:

PrimaLuna’s first standalone phonostage accepts both mm and low-output mc cartridges. Rather than use the conventional mc solution of either a step-up transformer or a solid-state stage for generating an additional 20dB or so of gain, PrimaLuna opted for a 6922 dual triode gain stage connected as a grounded grid circuit. Combined with the 40dB of gain generated by the mm stage, the total gain is 60dB—more than enough to satisfy any mc. It’s an absolutely fabulous tube extravaganza. Not only are both gain stages tube based, but add tube rectification and tube regulation via a pair of EL34 pentodes, and you have a unique circuit solution. The EVO 100 uses active inverse RIAA EQ based on feedback loops, emulating such classics as the Marantz 7 and Audio Research SP3a. System integration is super-easy via front-panel selectable mc input-impedance settings. For those of us addicted to tube sound, the EVO 100 is a godsend. It serves up a luscious midrange without losing sight of resolution, as well as the image focus and 3D soundstaging, that are tubes’ traditional strengths. This superlative phonostage elevates the vinyl playback experience to new heights. It has magnified DO’s enjoyment level to the point where he just can’t stop spinning vinyl. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲!

Of course, we would like to thank Dick Olsher and The Absolute Sound magazine for this wonderful award and recognition. We also want to thank Harmonia Distribution for making this achievement possible.

And last but certainly not least… we want to thank you for your support! We truly appreciate it!

For more information about the award-winning EVO 100 Tube Preamplifier, please click on the link below!

https://www.primaluna.nl/tube/primaluna-evo-100-tube-phono-preamplifier/

23/03/2025

This sums up why PrimaLuna is the most impressive brand of tube electronics at reasonable prices …

2024 Golden Ear: PrimaLuna EVO 400 Line Preamplifier - The EVO 400 is not only PrimaLuna’s best line preamp offering ever, but it also holds its own against ultra-high-end competition. Miraculously, it manages to combine the virtues of modern tube sound with the tonal heft and timbral realism affo...

02/01/2025

We will be retiring in March 2025 after 50 years in the Audio industry.
We have some amazing deals on the following brands, so if you want the best time to buy quality audio gear - This is it !
Save on Proac and Magnepan speakers, PrimaLuna valve amps and Audio Control Home Theatre and multi room amps. Connect it all up with Transparent cables for a superb end result.
Call or email with your wish list and orders.
Paul & Joy

09/12/2024

The Absolute Sound magazine in the USA just gave the PrimaLuna EVO400 preamp a 2024 Editors Choice Award, and not for the first time either... this preamp is still as competitive and class leading as it was when first released. Read the full review here:

PrimaLuna EVO 400 Linestage Preamplifier -

25/11/2024

For over 10 years the Magnepan MG.7i loudspeaker has been getting rave reviews, and just received the Editors Choice in modestly priced loudspeakers from The Absolute Sound (TAS).

Read the full review here:

Magnepan .7 Loudspeaker -

12/11/2024

Great to see that our PrimaLuna EVO100 DAC got recognised by The Absolute Sound, as this is a hugely capable and very musical sounding DAC - it punches well above its price point!

Editors' Choice: Best DACs $3,000 - $10,000 - We bring you our top recommendations—complete with mini-reviews—of the very best speakers, amplifiers, DACs, turntables, cartridges, cables, phonostages, integrated amps, desktop audio components, equipment racks, AC power conditioners, personal audi...

21/10/2024

Another of our Magnepan speakers has been compared to speakers priced at many times the price. Read more here in The Absolute Sound magazine.

Magnepan MG30.7 -

21/10/2024

More great reviews - this time they are of my favourite Advance Paris amps - the A10 and A12.

Hot Stuff! Advance Paris A12 & A10 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review! By Steve Huff As 2024 starts to come to a close and 2025 is upon us, I look back and remember the audio gear I have spoken about here all year and heck, even the last few years. I have reviewed and talked about

19/10/2024

Some news about upcoming changes here at PQ Imports.
We will continue to distribute our other brands until we find suitable people to handle them in New Zealand.
This press release details the first in a series of changes.

Synergy Audio Visual launches in New Zealand Distribution with key PQ Imports brands like Advance Paris, MoFi Electronics and REL Subwoofers.

17/10/2024

The latest Absolute Sound has listed the Magnepan MG20.7i as one of the best speakers in the USD $10 - 425k range (they sell for USD $20k + tax).
These are what I use in my own system and are truly exceptional for the money.

The Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: $10,000 - $25,000 - We name the speakers that deliver the biggest bang for the buck, from $10,000 to $25,000

16/10/2024

A great run-down on the differences between these REL models, and which you should choose for particular speakers and rooms.

With four REL models priced within $600 (or £600) of each other, we felt it would be helpful to understand how to focus on your needs so that you can find