Primare SPA25 Prisma

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.

SPA25 NOW WITH DIRAC LIVE

The interaction between your Primare system and the physical layout of your room has a huge impact on sound quality. With Dirac Live® Room Correction you can apply state-of-the-art patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance through your Primare system. Dirac Live delivers a larger sweet spot accurate staging clarity voice intelligibility and a deeper tighter bass not otherwise possible. Fully tunable to your preference.

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PRISMA Remote Control

SPA25 Prisma will be the first model to include the new PRISMA system remote control providing IR control for every past and present Primare model:

• Basic TV control
• OTA update support
• Backlit

SPA25 and SP25 Video

This video describes the design elements and features of SPA25 Prisma home cinema integrated amplifier and SP25 Prisma home cinema processor preamplifier.

Our design philosophy

Primare products are informed by our practical design approach embodied by the Scandinavian design ideal of lagom – that sense of not too much or too little but just right; everything in balance proportion and harmony.

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• Output Power9 x 90W 4/8 ohms 810W max total power
• Max Output145W/250W 8/4 ohms per channel
• Bi-Amp Output290W/450W 8/4 ohms per speaker
• DAC2 x ESS 9026PRO
• RCAx 5 analog inputs with 7.1 multi-channel input
• RCAx 1 digital input
• Toslinkx 1 digital input
• USB B1 x digital input
• HDMI4 x HDMI 2.0b inputs
• HDMI2 x HDMI output 1 x eARC / 1 x Auxiliary
• HDCP2.2
• ProcessingDolby Atmos 11 channels
• ProcessingDTS X 11 channels
• Dirac Liveroom correction
• Prismanetwork player connectivity and control

• Ethernet2 x in/out
• WiFi
• USB Ax 1
• AirPlay2
• Bluetooth
• Chromecast built-in
• Roon Readyby future update
• Spotify ConnectHiFi Ready
• PRISMA remotePrimare universal system remote
• IR3.5 mm in/out
• 12V Trigger1 x 3.5mm output
• RS232outboard system control port
• Dimensions430 x 400 x145 mm (wxdxh)
• Weight12 Kg
• Finishesblack or titanium

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.