Primare SP25 Prisma Home Cinema Processor

The Primare SP25 Prisma is a sophisticated A/V processor that brilliantly bridges the gap between immersive home cinema and high-fidelity stereo playback. It is designed for the listener who refuses to compromise, integrating a state-of-the-art 11-channel processor, advanced Dirac Live room correction, and the versatile Prisma network streaming platform into a single, elegant chassis. The SP25 is the uncompromising central hub for your entire entertainment system, delivering breathtaking cinematic dynamics and the nuanced, musical performance of a true audiophile component. With its massive connectivity and future-proof video handling, it is the definitive solution for the modern, high-performance media room.

Key Features

• Immersive 11-Channel Processing: Decodes and processes up to 11 channels for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, enabling 7.1.4 or 5.1.6 speaker configurations.
• Dirac Live Room Correction: Includes advanced digital room correction to analyze and correct for your room's acoustic imperfections in both time and frequency.
• Prisma Network Streamer: A complete, built-in streaming solution with Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and network-attached storage playback.
• Audiophile-Grade DACs: Utilizes dual ESS 9026PRO flagship D/A converters for reference-level stereo and multi-channel audio conversion.
• 4K HDR & eARC Connectivity: Features 4K dynamic HDR video switching and an eARC-enabled output for high-resolution audio return from your smart TV.
• Complete Analog Hub: Includes a dedicated MM Phono input for a turntable, alongside both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs.
• Massive Connectivity: A total of 17 inputs and 7 outputs, including four HDMI inputs, to manage even the most complex A/V systems.

Immersive 3D Audio Processing

The SP25 is built to be the brain of a truly immersive home theater. It features 11 channels of high-performance audio processing, allowing for sophisticated speaker layouts such as 7.1.4 or 5.1.6. With full support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the SP25 creates a "bubble" of sound, accurately placing effects overhead and around the listener with stunning realism and clarity. This advanced processing ensures that you experience every film exactly as the director intended.

Dirac Live Room Correction

Even the best speakers can be compromised by the room they are in. The SP25 confronts this challenge with the power of Dirac Live, one of the most advanced digital room correction systems available. Using a supplied microphone, Dirac Live analyzes your speakers and your room's acoustic properties. It then builds a custom filter that corrects not only for frequency imbalances but also for timing (impulse response), resulting in a dramatically clearer, more focused soundstage, tighter bass, and a more natural, lifelike presentation.

Prisma: The Complete Streaming Solution

The SP25 is more than a processor; it's a complete high-resolution music streamer. It features Primare’s signature Prisma technology, a comprehensive platform that puts a universe of music at your fingertips. It is a Roon Ready endpoint and also supports direct streaming from Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bluetooth. You can also play files from your local network or a connected USB drive, all controlled through a single, intuitive app.

Audiophile-First D/A Conversion

To satisfy the demands of both cinephiles and audiophiles, the SP25 is built with a reference-quality stereo signal path. At its heart are two flagship ESS 9026PRO D/A converters. These high-performance DACs, combined with a meticulously designed linear power supply and analog output stage, ensure that the SP25 performs as a true audiophile component. Its two-channel performance is as nuanced, detailed, and musical as dedicated stereo preamplifiers, making it a genuinely dual-purpose machine.

Advanced 4K Video & eARC Simplicity

The SP25 acts as the central hub for all your modern video sources. It features four 4K HDMI inputs with dynamic HDR switching, ensuring full compatibility with 4K UHD Blu-ray players, streaming devices, and next-generation gaming consoles. The inclusion of eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) on the HDMI output simplifies your system dramatically, allowing you to get the highest quality audio signal (including Dolby Atmos) back from your smart TV's built-in apps with just a single HDMI cable.

A Hub for Every Source

This processor is designed to connect to everything. With a total of 17 inputs, it easily accommodates complex systems. For the vinyl enthusiast, it includes a high-quality Moving Magnet (MM) phono input, a rare and valuable feature on an A/V processor. It also supports both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs for high-end audio sources, as well as 11.1-channel pre-outs on RCA and dual (stereo) pre-outs on balanced XLR for flexible connection to a wide array of power amplifiers.

The Listening Room Difference

We are a third-generation, family-owned hi-fi shop in Chestertown, Maryland, known for service and trust rather than hype. Every system begins with a conversation about your room, your music, and your goals, and the advice you receive comes directly from our owner, Mike Hoatson, and our small, dedicated team. We offer white-glove delivery, careful setup, and ongoing support so your system performs as it should. We do not just ship boxes, we build relationships that last well beyond the sale.

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