Primare I15 Prisma MK II Integrated Amplifier with Network Streaming

 

I15 Prisma MK2 – a compact streaming integrated amplifier to fit anywhere - NOW ROON READY!

I15 Prisma MK2 is an award winning compact integrated amplifier and network player providing remarkable power and featuring Prisma music streaming and multi-room/multi-zone functionality; with its three-quarter-sized cabinet, opening up even greater possibilities for providing the highest quality music performance and access to any and every room in the house.

 

Key features

• Stream hundreds of music services using familiar apps and devices, including high resolution platforms like Qobuz, Spotify, and Tidal HiFi
• Complete control of network connected hard drives using the Prisma application
• Advanced input, output and control options to satisfy virtually any system needs, including voice control and Roon media management software
• Powerful amplification and sophisticated DAC sections deliver every detail and nuance with power and precise control

 

Prisma – network player and multi-room technology

The Prisma technology bundle was created to allow everyone in the household to explore, discover, and share the deeply satisfying experience of high-performance music playback – providing multi-room/multi-zone connectivity and control of stored and streamed media, whether wired or wireless, all managed from mobile devices with familiar streaming apps and a dedicated system control app

 

Amplifier and DAC technology

The amplification section utilises a class leading Hypex all analog output stage providing 60 watts of power into an 8-ohm and 100 watts into a 4-ohm load for astonishing drive and control of virtually any speaker, completely belying the amplifier’s compact size. The digital to analog conversion stage is equally impressive, capable of processing music files with resolution up to PCM 384kHz and DSD 256 capabilities.

 

I15 Prisma MK2 – integrated amplifier and network player

The I15 Prisma MK2 is a compact integrated system control center and amplifier – capable of providing exemplary performance whether the source is analog or digital, stored or streamed, wired or wireless.

 

Technology

Input Section – Carefully crafted input circuitry utilizes relays for input switching providing better isolation and sound than found in more conventional CMOS (Complementary metal– oxide–semiconductor) switches, and improved 2 x 4 channel balanced mode volume control IC selected for optimal channel balance and low listening level performance.

Amplification – The I15 Prisma employs a specially made Hypex UCD102 amplifier module, fed by our custom heavy duty switch mode power supply and carefully crafted analog input stage, provides a dynamic and detailed sound. The large scale mass production of this module allows us to provide the balanced and coherent sound for which Primare has become known at a more reasonable price than can be achieved with our limited production UFPD 2 amplifier module technology found in the larger I25 and I35, and A35.2 amplifiers.

Digital to Analog Conversion (DAC) – In order to allow for playback of virtually any digital source with absolute accuracy and musicality a high performance 32-bit stereo ESS ES9028Q2M reference DAC chipset was selected for the I15 Prisma MK2, which uses the critically acclaimed ESS patented 32-bit HyperStream technology capable of delivering a DNR of 129dB and THD+N of -120db S/N, while supporting up to 384kHz PCM and 256/11.2MHz DSD; performance levels that will satisfy the most demanding system needs and audio enthusiast.

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Speaker outputs
Power
2 x 60W into 8Ω, 2 x 100W into 4Ω

Analogue inputs

1 x RCA, 9.5kΩ impedance.
1 x 3.5mm stereo jack, 15kΩ impedance.

Analogue outputs

Preamplifier output
1 x RCA, 150Ω impedance.

Digital inputs

3 x Optical/TOSLINK 192kHz/24bit

1 x RCA 192kHz/24bit

1x USB-A up to 192kHZ/24bit; up to DSD128 (5.6MHz)

1x USB-B up to 384kHz/32bit; up to DSD256 (11.2MHz)

Digital output

1x RCA

Analogue input = 48kHz

Digital input = native output

Performance

Gain: 
Preamplifier output: 16.5 dB

Speaker output: 42.5 dB

Analogue frequency response
20Hz – 20kHz -0.5dB

Distortion
THD + N: < 0.05%, 20Hz – 20kHz, 10W at 8Ω

Signal to Noise:
Digital: >90 dB

Analogue: >80 dB

Network

Connectivity 
1 x Ethernet LAN port
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/16bits, 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): 0.45W

Operating: <25W

Dimensions 

350 x 329 x 73 mm (wxdxh) with knobs and connectors

350 x 310 x 73 mm (wxdxh) without knobs and connectors

Weight

6.4 kg

Colour

Black or titanium