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Primare CD15 Prisma Network CD Player
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$1,999.00
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$2,299.00
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Primare CD15 Prisma Network CD Player
Sale price
$1,999.00
Regular price
$2,299.00
Unit price
Limited Availability: Two Titanium units left in stock.
The Primare CD15 Prisma is a clean, elegant solution for anyone who wants CD playback and network streaming in one beautifully built component. It handles stored and streamed digital music with ease, offering the clarity and control that define Primare’s design philosophy. Whether you’re spinning discs or cueing up playlists from your phone, the CD15 Prisma delivers high-resolution sound that stays true to the source.
Designed as part of the Primare 15 Series, it brings performance, simplicity, and flexible connectivity into one understated, refined package.
Key Features
- Exceptional CD playback: Purpose-built slot-load transport and SE circuitry deliver precision, stability, and refined musical detail
- Built-in streaming platform: Access Spotify, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and Chromecast right out of the box with intuitive Prisma control.
- Dual output modes: Use fixed output with a traditional amp or go variable and run directly into powered speakers for a compact setup
- Clean Scandinavian design: Compact and beautifully finished to blend with your system, not overwhelm it
- Roon Ready: Connect and control via Roon.
- Pairs perfectly with the I15 and R15: Designed to integrate seamlessly into a full Primare stack or stand confidently on its own
Pure Performance, Flexible Connectivity
At its core, the CD15 Prisma is about signal integrity. The dedicated CD transport feeds a carefully tuned DAC and analog output stage, designed for clarity and musicality. It works beautifully as a standalone player in any high-end system. Or switch to variable output mode, connect a pair of powered speakers, and you’ve got a fully functional compact system.
Streaming is seamless through the Prisma platform, which includes built-in Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and support for services like Spotify Connect. It is fully Roon Ready. Everything is controlled through the intuitive Prisma app, giving you full access to stored or streamed media from anywhere in your home.
Designed to Integrate, Easy to Enjoy
CD15 Prisma is part of a broader family of modular components. Pair it with the I15 integrated amplifier or the R15 phono stage for a flexible, beautifully matched two-channel system. Whether you’re starting with discs or streaming lossless from your phone, this player fits effortlessly into a system that values balance, design, and great sound.
CD15 Prisma DAC and Analog Output Design
The CD15 Prisma uses the AKM AK4490 DAC, a 32-bit converter known for its smooth, musical character and detailed resolution. This chip handles both the CD transport's output and incoming network streams, supporting PCM audio up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD up to DSD128 (5.6MHz). The analog output stage delivers 2.2 VRMS through RCA connections with a low 50-ohm output impedance, ensuring clean signal transfer to your amplifier regardless of cable length. In variable output mode, volume control is handled in the digital domain before the DAC conversion, maintaining signal integrity while giving you direct control when driving powered speakers or a power amplifier without a separate preamp.
Philips CDM-M10 Transport and Power Supply
The disc mechanism in the CD15 Prisma is a Philips CDM-M10 slot-load drive, originally developed for the transportation industry where reliability under vibration and temperature extremes is essential. This engineering heritage translates directly to audio benefits: the mechanism is exceptionally well isolated from both external and internal vibrations, producing minimal mechanical noise during playback. Disc handling is smooth and confident, and the mechanism's long operational lifespan means years of dependable service. Powering the CD15 Prisma is a custom linear power supply combined with a switch-mode standby supply that is turned off during playback to minimize noise. This hybrid approach delivers clean, stable power to the sensitive DAC and analog stages while keeping standby consumption low.
Network Streaming and Wireless Connectivity
The Prisma platform built into the CD15 provides comprehensive network music capabilities. Dual-band Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) and dual Ethernet ports ensure flexible, reliable network connectivity. Chromecast built-in gives you direct access to hundreds of streaming applications and services, while AirPlay 2 provides seamless integration with Apple devices including multi-room synchronization. Bluetooth handles casual streaming from any paired device, and Spotify Connect allows the CD15 Prisma to appear as a native Spotify playback target. The unit is also Roon Ready, making it a certified endpoint for Roon's library management and multi-room audio platform. Supported file formats include WAV, LPCM, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, WMA, and OGG up to 192kHz/24-bit, plus MP3, MP4 (AAC) up to 48kHz/16-bit, and DSD up to DSD128. Everything is controlled through the intuitive Prisma app, available for both iOS and Android.
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The Listening Room Difference
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Specifications
| CD Transport | Philips Slot Load |
| DAC | AKM AK4490 |
| Analog Output | 1 x RCA stereo pair |
| Digital Outputs | 1 x RCA, 1 x Toslink |
| USB Input | 1 |
| Streaming Platforms | AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready |
| Control | Prisma App, C25 remote, RS232, IR in/out, 12V trigger |
| Networking | 2 x Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions | 350 x 73 x 329 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 6.6 kg |
| Finish Options | Black or Titanium |
"I think it is one of the devices if you still have one leg in the physical world of CDs but other looking in future with streaming and listening digital files." "It sends that well organized and structured information to them to open that soundstage and feel how every layer is being structured upon each other."
What makes the Primare CD15 Prisma different from the CD35?
What makes the Primare CD15 Prisma different from the CD35?
The CD15 Prisma combines a CD player with Primare's Prisma streaming platform in one unit, giving you both physical disc playback and network streaming with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready. The CD35 is a dedicated CD player with a higher-end ESS Sabre DAC and modular architecture but does not include streaming. Choose the CD15 Prisma for versatility or the CD35 for dedicated disc playback performance.
How does the CD15 Prisma compare to buying a separate CD player and streamer?
How does the CD15 Prisma compare to buying a separate CD player and streamer?
The CD15 Prisma combines CD playback and Primare's full Prisma streaming platform in one chassis, saving you the cost and shelf space of two separate components. Sonically, dedicated separates like the CD35 and NP5 Prisma MK2 offer better performance because each has its own optimized power supply and circuit layout. The CD15 Prisma is the smart choice when you want both capabilities without the complexity or expense of a multi-box system.
Can the Primare CD15 Prisma replace a separate streamer and CD player?
Can the Primare CD15 Prisma replace a separate streamer and CD player?
Yes, that is exactly its purpose. The CD15 Prisma consolidates CD playback and network streaming into a single chassis, eliminating the need for both a CD player and a separate network streamer. This makes it an excellent choice for listeners who want to play their CD collection alongside streaming services without adding extra boxes to their system.
Should I get the CD15 Prisma or the CD35 + NP5 for better performance?
Should I get the CD15 Prisma or the CD35 + NP5 for better performance?
The CD35 paired with the NP5 Prisma MK2 will outperform the CD15 Prisma in both CD playback and streaming quality, thanks to dedicated chassis, separate power supplies, and the CD35's superior ESS Sabre DAC implementation. The trade-off is roughly double the cost and two units of shelf space instead of one. If CD playback is your primary source and you want the best disc performance, the CD35 is the better foundation. If streaming is primary and CDs are occasional, the CD15 Prisma covers both at a compelling price.
Is the Primare CD15 Prisma configured for US voltage?
Is the Primare CD15 Prisma configured for US voltage?
Yes. All units sold through The Listening Room are configured for US voltage (120V/60Hz) and include a US power cord. No transformer or adapter is needed.
