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Primare I15 Prisma MK2 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
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Primare I15 Prisma MK2 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
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$1,999.00
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$2,499.00
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The I15 Prisma MK2 is a high-performance, award-winning streaming integrated amplifier designed to bring top-quality audio and streaming capabilities into any room. With its sleek, three-quarter-sized cabinet, this compact amplifier fits seamlessly into any space while delivering remarkable power, featuring Primare’s innovative Prisma streaming technology for multi-room/multi-zone music access and control. Now fully Roon Ready, the I15 Prisma MK2 opens up a world of streaming possibilities with an elegant blend of power, control, and Scandinavian design philosophy.
Key Features of the Primare I15 Prisma MK2
- Endless Streaming Options: With Prisma technology, enjoy high-resolution platforms like Qobuz, Spotify, and Tidal HiFi through a single device, giving you access to countless tracks at your fingertips. Fully Roon Ready, the I15 Prisma MK2 ensures an enriched, immersive listening experience across all your devices.
- Comprehensive Network Control: The dedicated Prisma app provides control over network-connected hard drives, letting you browse, stream, and manage stored media with ease.
- Flexible Input and Output Options: Equipped with advanced input and output capabilities, the I15 Prisma MK2 offers virtually unlimited configuration options, including voice control and multi-device management, to accommodate a wide range of setups.
- Prisma Multi-Room & Multi-Zone: The Prisma technology bundle enables multi-room/multi-zone audio, allowing everyone in the household to explore and enjoy music throughout the home. Use wired or wireless connections to share stored and streaming media across different rooms, managed seamlessly through mobile devices and familiar apps.
- Exceptional Amplification & DAC Performance: The Hypex analog output stage provides 60W into 8Ω and 100W into 4Ω, delivering astonishing drive and control for nearly any speaker. Paired with an advanced DAC section capable of processing files up to PCM 384kHz and DSD 256, the I15 Prisma MK2 renders every detail with precision and clarity.
Despite its size, the I15 Prisma MK2 does not compromise on performance. Primare has carefully tuned its amplification and DAC sections to embody “lagom”—the Swedish ideal of balance and harmony. It’s the perfect fit for those seeking powerful, refined audio in a compact, stylish design.
Prisma Technology: Multi-Room Music Access
Prisma technology opens up the entire home to high-fidelity music enjoyment. From stored media to streaming platforms, Prisma lets everyone in the household access and control their music from any room, using mobile devices or familiar streaming apps. With multi-room/multi-zone capability, it’s designed for seamless, whole-home audio.
Amplifier & DAC Excellence
The I15’s Hypex analog output stage provides precise and controlled amplification, driving even demanding speakers with ease. Its DAC section, capable of processing up to PCM 384kHz and DSD 256 files, guarantees that your music is delivered with stunning clarity and depth.
I15 Prisma MK2 Circuit Design and Input Architecture
The I15 Prisma MK2 uses relay-based input switching rather than conventional CMOS switches, providing better channel isolation and lower noise at the source selection stage. The input circuitry feeds into an improved 2x4-channel balanced-mode volume control IC, selected specifically for optimal channel balance and strong low-level listening performance. This means the I15 maintains musical detail and spatial accuracy even at quiet volumes, where many compact integrated amplifiers lose definition. The result is a signal path that stays clean and responsive from source to amplifier output.
Hypex UCD102 Amplification in the I15 Prisma MK2
Rather than Primare's proprietary UFPD 2 platform (found in the larger I25 and I35), the I15 Prisma MK2 uses a specially sourced Hypex UCD102 amplifier module paired with a custom heavy-duty switch-mode power supply. This delivers 60W into 8 ohms and 100W into 4 ohms with ruler-flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz. The Hypex module's large-scale production allows Primare to deliver the balanced, coherent sound the brand is known for at a more accessible price point. The analog input stage is carefully crafted in-house by Primare's engineering team, ensuring the tonal signature remains consistent with the rest of the product family. THD+N measures less than 0.05% at 10W into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 80dB for analog inputs.
Primare I15 Prisma MK2 Video
Primare's Terry Medalen shows how the compact I15 integrated amplifier pairs with the MM15 phono module and R15 phono preamplifier to create a complete system for both analog and digital playback.
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Primare I15 Prisma MK2 Specifications
| Output Power | 2 x 60W/100W into 8/4 ohms |
| DAC | ESS ES9028Q2M |
| Analog Inputs | RCA 1 x stereo pair, 3.5 mm 1 x stereo analog/digital |
| Digital Inputs | RCA 1, Toslink x 3, USB-B x 1 |
| Analog Output | RCA 1 x stereo pair variable |
| Digital Output | RCA 1 x digital output |
| Control | C25 remote IR system control, IR 3.5 mm in/out, RS232 outboard system control port, 12V Trigger out |
| Prisma Connectivity and Control | USB-A x 1, Ethernet x 1, WiFi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect |
| Dimensions | 350 x 73 x 329 mm (WHD) |
| Weight | 6.4 Kg |
| Finish | Black or titanium |
Sophistication is the I15 Prisma's greatest asset. It sounds tidier and cleaner than many of its more minimalist audiophile rivals, proving that it's possible to combine flexibility with an enjoyable and pleasing listen.
Flexible streaming options enhance the appeal of this sleek-looking integrated amplifier/DAC with serious audiophile pedigree and performance. The Primare Prisma I15 is a fully audiophile-ready amplifier/converter, with power and dynamic abilities well beyond its on-paper provisions.
What is the difference between the Primare I15 Prisma MK2 and the I25?
What is the difference between the Primare I15 Prisma MK2 and the I25?
The I15 Prisma MK2 is a compact 3/4-size unit delivering 60 watts per channel with built-in Prisma streaming, while the I25 is a full-size amplifier producing 100 watts per channel with a modular design that lets you add DAC and streaming modules separately. The I15 is ideal for smaller rooms or desktop setups where space is limited, while the I25 suits larger listening rooms and offers more customization.
Is 60 watts enough power for a living room, or do I need the I25?
Is 60 watts enough power for a living room, or do I need the I25?
For most bookshelf and moderately sensitive floorstanding speakers in a typical living room, 60 watts from Primare's UFPD 2 Class D amplification is more than adequate. Class D watts tend to sound louder than their rating suggests because of high current delivery and low distortion at all power levels. If you plan to drive large, power-hungry speakers like Magnepan panels or want headroom for a very large space, the I25 at 100 watts gives more authority.
Why doesn't the I15 have a headphone output or subwoofer output?
Why doesn't the I15 have a headphone output or subwoofer output?
Primare designed the I15 Prisma MK2 as a compact, no-compromise amplifier focused on speaker performance, so they omitted a headphone jack and dedicated sub output to keep the signal path clean. You can still connect a subwoofer using the fixed line-level output on the rear panel, or use speaker-level inputs on subwoofers from brands like REL. For dedicated headphone listening, the SC15 Prisma MK2 includes a headphone output alongside streaming and DAC functionality.
Can I use the I15 Prisma MK2 as a preamp or DAC only?
Can I use the I15 Prisma MK2 as a preamp or DAC only?
The I15 Prisma MK2 has a fixed-output line-level output that can feed a subwoofer or recording device, but it does not have a dedicated preamp-only output for connecting to an external power amplifier. The built-in DAC can be accessed through its digital inputs, but there is no DAC-only bypass mode that disables the amplifier section.
How reliable is the Prisma streaming app?
How reliable is the Prisma streaming app?
Primare completely rebuilt the Prisma app in 2023 after early user feedback, and the current version is stable and well-reviewed. It supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready, so you can also bypass the Prisma app entirely and use whichever control app you prefer. Most owners use Roon or Spotify's own app for daily listening and reserve Prisma for configuration and local file playback.
