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Technology
With the three-quarter-sized compact cabinet of I15, even greater possibilities than with full sized components open up for providing the highest quality music performance in even the smallest of living spaces.
With the MM15 phono stage installed, connection of a turntable with moving magnet cartridge provides for a most complete analog experience.
I15 utilises the same class leading Hypex all analog class D power module as used in the award winning I15 Prisma. But, without the need to provide power to the digital to analog conversion stage and network player found in the I15 Prisma, the power supply has been configured to allow I15 to perform with even greater drive and detail.
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 compact, essentially three-quarter sized, of the 15 series, cabinets creating the sense of perfect proportions being just right for allowing placement within any living environment – or as we say lagom, not too much not too little, everything in balance, proportion, and harmony.System Building
With the 15 Series, we offer a carefully considered array of models in order to allow for the best selection to fit any of your system needs. For example, the ultimate 15 Series system might be the DD15 CD transport, SC15 Prisma preamplifier and network player, I15 analog integrated amplifier, and R15 MM/MC phono preamplifier, allowing for the best performance, analog or digital, with the greatest number of connection options. However, there may be no need for additional digital inputs, MC phono preamplification may not be requirement, or simply to address budget or size considerations, a system composed of CD15 Prisma CD and network player with an I15 MM integrated amplifier with MM15 MM phono module installed could be assembled. This compact and reasonably priced system provides multiple analog source playback, including vinyl disc, as well as digital disc, stored or streamed media playback, with remarkable power, control, and connection flexibility.
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Output power 2 x 60W/100W 8/4 ohms
RCA 5 x stereo analog pair inputs
Phono MM phono stage board
RCA 1 x stereo analog pair line output
RCA 1 x stereo analog pair PRE output
C25 remote IR system control
IR 3.5 mm in/out
RS232 outboard system control port
12V trigger out
Dimensions 350 x 73 x 339 mm (WHD)
Weight 6.5 Kg
Finish black or titanium
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Stereo+, Norway, October 2021
Stereo+ I15 Prisma MK2I15 Prisma MK2: Practical and Sounding (Praktisk og Vellydende)
The sound of the Primare I15 Prisma has impressive control in the bass area providing a very good foundation on which the rest of the sound image can be built. The bass is also deep and powerful, and it cannot really be tipped off balance even on such grandiose speakers as Triangle Number 40th. Given that you do not play loud all the time.
The midrange has something of the same playing style as the bass. It is precise and very controlled, while being detailed and open. The treble can best be described as neutral, and it plays fine and detailed without anything sticking out in the soundscape or becoming synthetic and artificial. The amplifier in combination with the built-in digital converter has an analog character that makes it easy to listen to music and which is nimble and flattering. The amplifier is still suitably detailed and open, and it has more than enough energy in all situations, but you never get it to fall on the bright side of neutral almost regardless of the choice of music.
9 points / 5 Stars / Impressive
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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
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FWD, The Netherlands, July 2021
Primare I15 and CD15 Prisma – a wonderful duo“We have experienced the Primare I15 and CD15 Prisma as a wonderful duo. We praise the balance that the manufacturer has managed to find in construction, optics and performance… The Prisma App is one of the best streaming apps on the market and soon all streaming Prisma products will even be ROON certified. When we weigh everything up, this Primare 15 Series reviewed by us is hard to beat. The sound quality is of an amazingly high level and the sound character particularly appeals to us.”
Hi Fi Choice, June 2021
I15 MM: Beautiful System Review – MoFi/Primare/System Audio“I had envisaged writing a piece that focused on this real-world usability but, instead I’ve been sideswiped by the sheer joy that it offers. It is a reminder, though, that compromise is not a dirty word in audio. By making some considered compromises in their design thinking, these companies have created a system that brokers no compromise where it matters, and the results are outstanding.”
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Alpha-Audio, Netherlands - March 2021
Primare i15 MM – Live Multitest integrated amplifiers 1200 – 1500 euroDutch audio news website Alpha-Audio have conducted a live multitest on selected integrated amplifiers in the price range of 1200 to 1500 euro.
Music Emotion, The Netherlands, November 2020
R15, SC15, I15 MM, CD15 Prisma: The Swedish Approach“The 15 Series includes after all, relatively many models, so that anyone can build a system which suits their needs… And that fits in perfectly with Primare’s focus on ‘lagom’ (read: exactly what is needed), which is the Swedish approach.”
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HiFi+, UK, September 2020
DD15, SC15 Prisma, R15, I15 MM: Primare 15 System“For my part, I’d be happy with the system whichever way it was put together… In other words, if you want to keep your options open and have all of those options sound good, don’t be surprised if all your electronics end up with a Primare logo on the front.”
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Music Emotion, The Netherlands, July/August 2019
I15 MM + CD15 Prisma: A Delightful Duo“We have experienced the Primare I15 and CD15 Prisma as one blissful duo together. We praise the balance that the manufacturer has been able to achieve in construction, optics and performance… New from the box, we immediately fall for the warm-neutral sound signature and the detailed sound stage of the I15… The CD15 Prisma is just about everything that could be expected from of a modern digital player… the price-performance ratio is unsurpassed.”
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Alpha-Audio, The Netherlands, December 2020
I15 MM and SC15 Prisma: Primare duo
“What a great duo this is! We hear loads of details, a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of speed. It is especially the i15 that realizes this. It gets an Alpha Approved from us. Truly a GREAT amplifier.”