Primare PRE35 Prisma Stereo Preamplifier with Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) DM36

The Primare PRE35 Prisma is an exceptional modular-architecture stereo preamplifier featuring fully analogue and balanced preamplifier circuitry. Available in stylish Black or Silver tones, this device incorporates an outstanding DAC section with the high-end ESS ES9068A chipset.

The PRE35 Prisma includes innovative Prisma functionality, Primare's high-fidelity whole-home connectivity and control solution. Prisma enables multi-zone connectivity and control for both stored and streamed media playback, either via wired or wireless connections. This comprehensive control is easily managed from any mobile device via a dedicated app available for both Android and Apple devices.

In addition to standard features such as Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect, Prisma incorporates Chromecast, a unique streaming portal that facilitates direct connection to various streaming apps such as Google Play Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio and more. This ensures an optimal user experience and outstanding performance.

The PRE35 Prisma's Prisma module offers multi-room/multi-zone connectivity, allowing content playback from remote devices or via streaming. This versatility is intuitively managed through the dedicated application.

Primare PRE35 Prisma specifications:

- XLR inputs: 2 pairs of stereo analogue inputs.

- RCA inputs: 3 pairs of stereo analogue inputs

- XLR outputs: 2 stereo pairs of PRE analogue outputs

- RCA outputs: 1 stereo analogue stereo pair

- LINE output

- IR system control: 3.5 mm input/output

- 12V Trigger

- RS232 output power: Outboard system control port

- Ethernet connectivity: x 2

- WiFi, AirPlay, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect

- Weight: 11.3 kg

- Dimensions: 430 x 106 x 420 mm (W x H x D)

- Available in Black or Silver.

DM36 DAC Module:

The DM36 is a completely new and redesigned DAC, which uses the ESS ES9068A chipset with resolution up to PCM 384 and DSD 256. It significantly improves performance compared to its predecessor DM35, offering more detailed and realistic sound, with more accurate three-dimensionality in a wider soundstage.

The DM36's inputs include 4 Toslink optical, 2 RCA coaxial and 1 USB B input for computer connection. It offers a coaxial RCA output for digital inputs and a selectable 48 or 96 kHz output for analogue inputs. A new feature is the PCM up-sampling option, which improves the quality of digital conversion and digital output.

The DM36 provides full MQA processing capabilities with Prisma and Primare CD sources, enabling exceptional MQA deployment when playing Tidal Master files. Technical specifications include the ESS ES9068A chipset and various digital input and output options, as well as detailed frequency response.