Primare SPA25 Prisma Home Cinema Integrated Amplifier

 

SPA25 Prisma Home Cinema Integrated Amplifier

The SPA25 Prisma is a multi-channel integrated amplifier and processor designed for both cinephile and audiophile, composed of carefully considered and crafted features and functionality to provide the best home cinema experience for the greatest number of people.

For the cinephile, the SPA25 Prisma includes a nine-channels of amplification, with a maximum total output power of 900 watts, 4K dynamic HDR switching, eARC, Dirac Live and eleven-channel Atmos/DTS X processing that, with the addition of a stereo amplifier, allows for 7.1.4 cinema configurations

For the audiophile, the SPA25 Prisma utilizes dual eight channel DAC chips allowing for a unique digital to analog conversion circuit that allocates four channels of conversion to the front left and right channel output for improved stereo performance. That combined with the adaptive power supply providing power delivery of 145 watts into 8-ohms and 250 watts into 4-ohm speaker loads in stereo mode, as well as the ability to bi-amp the main left and right channels supplying 290 watts into 8 ohms and 405 watts into 4 ohms per channel, make the SPA25 Prisma the most powerful “stereo” integrated amp Primare has ever produced.

Primare’s proven Prisma network player platform provides complete streaming features and functionality, as well as multi-room / multi-zone options, with AirPlay2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Roon*, and Spotify Connect (HiFi ready). With the associated Prisma application, combined with the onscreen setup menu, offering easy system customisation from the listening position. Additionally, Prisma provides comprehensive control of network connected hard drives, as well as embedded Prisma Radio, Tidal HiFi*, and Qobuz* services for simplified access to these most used music sources.

*By future update, noting that Roon with AirPlay and Chromecast as endpoint is available now with Roon Ready by future update.

For both cinephile and audiophile, Dirac Live® Room Correction utilises state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyse and digitally reduce the impact of the room, enhancing the performance of any audio system. Dirac optimises the sound not only with respect to frequency, but also to phase, providing not only linear frequency response but precise arrival time for both two and multi-channel listening with previously unheard detail and clarity.

Individualised control and connectivity is afforded by seventeen customisable input pre-sets for virtually any combination of digital and analog, video and audio input configurations, combined with five customisable speaker setup pre-sets for a variety of speaker and DSP configurations to suit any viewing and listening requirements. 

 

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 the idea of being inconspicuous, of not drawing undue attention, which is inherent in the compact physical design of the SPA25 Prisma and elimination of unnecessary display and front panel controls.

 

Key Features

• Dolby Atmos, DTS X, and derived immersive audio processing
• 9 channels of amplification with a maximum total power output of 810 watts
• eARC advanced high resolution audio and video HDMI connection system for best system interaction and performance.
• Dirac Live Room Correction technology ensures the best possible audio performance with any system in any room
• Prisma network player to stream hundreds of music services including high resolution platforms like Qobuz, Spotify, and Tidal HiFi
• Roon Ready advanced media management software with future free update

 

System Configuration

The SPA25 Prisma offers 11 channels of Atmos and DTS X immersive audio processing, with customisable presets and assignable amplifier channel allocation and Front Left / Right analog outputs allowing for:

• 5.1.4 and 7.1.2 configurations
• 5.1 and 7.1 configurations with bi-amped Front Left/Right channels with speakers that allow for bi-wiring
• 7.1.4 configuration with addition of a stereo amp for front speakers

The sophisticated adaptive power supply provides for maximum output power per channel of 145/250 watts into 8/4 ohms and 290/450 watts into 8/4 ohms into each bi-amplified speaker, making the SPA25 Prisma the most powerful integrated amp Primare has ever produced.

Additionally, Left Front, Right Front, and Centre channel RCA outputs are available for adding external power amplifiers for those channels.

Seventeen customisable input pre-sets allow for virtually any combination of digital and analog input configurations, with five customisable speaker setup pre-sets allow for a variety of speaker and DSP configurations.

 

Specifications

Loudspeaker outputs

• Nine channels
• Front (left and right – assignable)
• Center
• Surround (left and right)
• Height (left and right – assignable)
• Surr back (left and right – assignable)

Output power

• 90W all channels driven 4 and 8 ohms
• 810W max power from all the channel at the same time
• 145W 8Ω per channel (two channels driven)
• 250W 4Ω per channel (two channels driven)
• 290W 8Ω per channel (bi-amp mode using two outputs per speaker)
• 405W 4Ω per channel (bi-amp mode using two outputs per speaker)

Output impedance

• < 0.03Ω

Gain

• 42.5dB

Performance

Frequency response

•  20Hz – 22kHz +0.2/-0.5dB (no EQ)
• THD+N 20Hz-20kHz, 8Ω
• < 0.08% @ rated output power
• < 0.02% @ 10W

Signal to noise ratio

• > 100dB (8Ω; A weighted at rated power)

Analog outputs

• 2 x RCA (left and right)
• 1 x RCA (centre)
• 2 x RCA (subwoofer – parallel)

Gain

• 16.5dB

Maximum output level

• 4V

Output impedance

• 100Ω

Analog inputs

• 5 x RCA (left and right) with 7.1 input option

Input Impedance

• 15kΩ

Input sensitivity

• 90W 8Ω = 185mV

Audio processing

Decoding formats

• Dolby Atmos
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby TrueHD
• Dolby Plus
• Dolby Surround
• DTS X
• DTS
• DTS ES
• DTS Neo:6
• DTS HD Master Audio
• DTS HD High Res Audio
• MULTI/2 CH PCM/LPCM

Additional Modes

• Bypass, Stereo, Party (all channels driven)
• Dolby Surround: movie, music, night
• DTS Neural X
• 11 channel processing
• With assignable channels and Front Left and Right outputs allowing for:
• 7.1.2 and 5.1.4 configurations
• 5.1.2 configuration with bi-amped Front Left/Right channels
• 7.1.4 configuration with addition of a stereo amp for front speakers
• Dirac Live EQ enabled
• Limited Bandwidth subscription included,
• Updateable to Full Bandwidth subscription
• Digital inputs
• Digital to analog Conversion
• Chip set: 2 x ESS 9026PRO

Inputs

• 2 x TOSLINK (optical) up to 192kHz/24 bit; DoP 64/2.8MHz (bypass mode)
• 1 x RCA up to 192kHz/24 bit; DoP 64/2.8MHz (bypass mode)
• 1 x USB-B up to 768kHz/32 bit; DSD 512/22.6MHz; DoP 256/11.2MHz

Video inputs and outputs

• Inputs: 4 x HDMI 2.0b
• Outputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0b – one each eARC and Aux
• Matrix switching
• OSD
• 3D and 4K UHD pass-through:
• HDCP 2.2
• RGB
• YCbCr: 4:4:4; 4:2; 4:2:0
• Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+
• Prisma Network Player (audio only)

Audio formats

• WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, MP4 (AAC), WMA, OGG, DSD

Inputs

• USB-A: up to 192kHz/24 bit; DSD 128/5.6MHz
• AirPlay2®
• Bluetooth®
• Chromecast built-in®
• Spotify Connect® (Spotify HiFi Ready)
• UPnP/DLNA

LAN:

• Up to 192kHz/24 bit; DSD 128/5.6MHz
• Data transfer rate: 10/100Mbit
• WLAN
• Up to 192kHz/24 bit; DSD 128/5.6MHz
• IEE 802.11: 5GHz a/n/ac; 2.4GHz b, g, n
• Data transfer rate: maximum of physical layer rate of 390 Mbp

General

• Power consumption
• Standby: ECO < 0.5W, Normal < 6W
• HDMI Pass-Through < 40W
• Operating: < 55W (left and right channel only) < 85W (all channels)

Dimensions

• 430 x 420 x 142mm (WxDxH) with knobs and connectors
• 430 x 382 x 142mm (WxDxH) without knobs and connectors

Weight

• 12kg