Primare PRE35 Prisma DM36 Modular Preamplifier and Network Player

 

PRE35 Prisma DM36 – modular preamplifier and network player

PRE35 Prisma DM36 combines the NEW DM36 digital to analog conversion and SM35 Prisma network player modules within the PRE35 fully balanced preamplifier platform, to create an extraordinarily versatile system control centre. NOW ROON READY!

 

Technology

PRE35 Prisma modular preamplifier is an exceptional system control center, providing umprecedented low noise and distortion free selection and transmission of any analog input, as a result of the carefully crafted fully balanced circuit design benefitting from the use of a four layer main board to achieve the shortest possible signal path.

In addition to comprehensive input and output options, featuring both XLR and RCA connection, the PRE35 Prisma includes includes both the sophisticated digital to analog converter module, DM36, as well as a Prisma network player module, SM35, to create an extraordinarily versatile system control centre.

The DM36 is a full-featured digital to analog converter stage enabling up to PCM 384kHz/32bit and DSD 256 conversion, featuring up-sampling options and MQA processing.

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more information.

With the DM36 module installed, PRE35 Prisma includes WiSA high resolution wireless speaker connectivity with WiSA enabled high performance powered loudspeakers, and is a feature unique to this high-performance preamplifier.

 

Prisma – Network and Multiroom Technology

Prisma is a bundle of technologies that provide the broadest range of network music player features and functionality. Essentially created to be a streamer that would allow everyone, and everywhere, in the household to explore, discover, and share the deeply satisfying experience of high-performance music playback – Prisma provides multi-room/multi-zone connectivity and control of stored and streamed media, whether wired or wireless, all managed from mobile devices through the dedicated Prisma system control app.

In addition to AirPlay 2, Bluetooth®, Roon Ready, and Spotify Connect®, Prisma features Chromecast built-in, a unique streaming portal allowing effortless direct connection to hundreds of streaming applications and services, including voice control, for the best possible performance and user experience.

 

The look and feel of Scandinavia

We believe that every aspect of our products – the way they look, the satisfying feel of the controls – contributes to the overall experience of living with Primare. As a result, Primare products exude the hallmarks of Scandinavian design – simple, elegant designs, with approachable and easy to understand functionality.

An example of this is our signature control knob, known throughout the industry for both its appearance as well as how it feels in the hand as an input is selected or volume adjusted. – or as we say lagom, not too much not too little, everything in balance, proportion, and harmony.

 

Modular Design and System Building

We feel it is essential to offer modularity whenever possible in order to have just the right features, both now and for the future. Modular design is featured in the I25 and I35 modular integrated amplifiers, as well as the PRE35 modular preamplifier, all of which can be updated with DAC and Prisma modules, as well as the CD35 CD player that can have the Prisma module added, either at the time of purchase or at a later date. As a result, we are able to offer a carefully considered array of models and configurations in order to allow for device selection that best fits any system need.

For example, a CD35 with Prisma module installed can be paired with an I35 integrated amplifier, allowing for a separation of analog and digital stages. Or, an I35 with DAC and Prisma modules installed can be paired with a DD35 CD transport, allowing for multi-room and multi-zone playback of every input, whether analog or digital source.

 

Specifications

Analogue inputs

• Balanced inputs
• 2 x XLR, 30kΩ impedance

Unbalanced inputs

• 3 x RCA, 15kΩ impedance 

Analogue outputs

• Preamplifier output
• 2 x XLR, 380Ω impedance 
• 1 x RCA, 100Ω impedance

Line output

• 1 x RCA, 100Ω impedance 

Digital inputs

• 4 x Optical/TOSLINK 192kHz/24 bit
• 2 x RCA 192kHz/24 bit
• 1 x USB-A up to 192kHz/24 bit; up to DSD128 (5.6MHz)
• 1 x USB-B up to 768kHz/32 bit; up to DSD256 (11.2MHz)

Digital output

• 1 x RCA

Analogue input = selectable between 48 or 96kHz

Digital input = native output

Wireless output

• 1x Wireless stereo output using WiSA® technology (future software upgrade)

Performance

• Gain
• Preamplifier output: 16.5dB
• Line output: 0dB
• Speaker output: 42.5dB

Analogue frequency response

• 20Hz – 20kHz: ±0.1dB

Distortion

• THD + N: < 0.002%, 20Hz – 20kHz

Signal to noise

• >100dB (AES17 filter) 

Network

• Connectivity 
• 2 x Ethernet LAN ports
• 2 x Antennas for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• LAN: 10/100Mbit Ethernet port
• WLAN: IEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant; 2.4/5GHz; b, g, n mode

Audio formats

• WAV, LPCM, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, WMA, OGG:
• Up to 192kHz/24bit
• MP3, MP4 (AAC):
• Up to 48kHz/16bit, VBR & CBR 320kbps

DSD:

• Up to DSD128 (5.6MHz)

Streaming

• Airplay®
• Bluetooth®
• Chromecast built-in®
• Spotify Connect®
• DLNA/UPnP

General

• Control
• C25 system remote control
• RS232
• IR in/out
• Trigger out

Power Consumption

• Off: 0W
• Standby (ECO): 0.3W
• Standby (NORMAL): 4.6W
• Operating: <37W

Dimensions 

• 430 x 420 x 106 mm (w x d x h) with knobs and connectors
• 430 x 382 x 106 mm (w x d x h) without knobs and connectors
• Weight – 11 kg