Prisma PRE35

Technology

PRE35 modular balanced 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 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 modular design of the PRE35 also allows for a sophisticated digital to analog converter module DM35 as well as a Prisma network player module SM35 to be added to the amplifier at any time for unprecedented system customization.

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.

PRE35 Preamplifier and A35.2 Amplifier

In this video we review the features and functionality of both the A35.2 amplifier and the PRE35 modular preamplifier platform that may make them the perfect addition to your system.

• XLR2 x stereo pair analog inputs
• RCA3 x stereo pair analog inputs
• XLR2 x stereo pair analog PRE outputs
• RCA1 x stereo pair analog PRE output
• RCA1 x stereo pair analog LINE output
• C25 remoteIR system control
• IR3.5 mm input/output

• 12V Trigger3.5 mm output
• RS232outboard system control port
• Weight11.3 Kg
• Dimensions430 x 106 x 420 mm (WHD)
• Finishesblack or titanium

• HiFi+ UK October 2021
  HiFi+ Innovation Award 2021Primare have received an Innovation award from HiFi+ with the following citation:

  “First founded in 1985 by industrial designer Bo Christensen Primare’s is perhaps one of the most recognisably Scandinavian brands in audio. Its combination of minimalism and good performance all point to a Swedish brand.

  So when Primare uses a Swedish word to describe its ethos perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised. That word is ‘Lagom’ (pronounced ‘laah-goam’) and roughly translates to ‘just the right amount.’ In Primare’s world this means keeping everything in balance harmony and proportion and that the music – rather than the technology or the box in which it comes – should be the focus of audio.

  To this end Primare employs a very modular approach to its product design such as its latest Ultra Fast Power Device module (used throughout the range) which shows what Class D can do in the hands of very competent design engineers.“

  Link to announcement: HiFi+200 Innovation Award 

  View/download full review as PDF

• FWD Benelux Yearbook 2020
  PRE35 + A35.2: Ultimate Price/Quality Ratio

  “But the real knockout follows at the end this time and that is the unbelievably competitive price. I don’t know how they did it. But this PRE35 pre and A35.2 stereo power amplifier definitely belongs to the select group of best products of their kind that you can buy in this price range! For those who are not that traditional and have more to spend there is ultimately also the more expensive PRISMA version with all possible DAC and network functionalities. Wow!”

  View/download full review as PDF