{"product_id":"primare-dm36-dac-module-ess-es9068a-pcm-384khz-dsd-256-mqa-for-i25-i35-pre35","title":"Primare DM36 DAC Module, ESS ES9068A, PCM 384kHz, DSD 256, MQA for I25\/I35\/PRE35","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PRIMARE DM36 — ProHiFi Shopify Product Listing\n     ============================================================\n\n     FIELD 1 — PRODUCT TITLE\n     Primare DM36 DAC Module, ESS ES9068A, PCM 384kHz, DSD 256, MQA for I25\/I35\/PRE35\n     (80 characters)\n\n     FIELD 2 — SEO PAGE TITLE\n     Primare DM36 DAC Module | ESS ES9068A, PCM 384kHz, MQA\n     (55 characters)\n\n     FIELD 3 — SEO META DESCRIPTION\n     Shop Primare DM36 — DAC module for I25, I35 and PRE35, ESS ES9068A chipset, PCM 384kHz, DSD 256, MQA, 7 digital inputs. Authorised Primare Dealer. Best Price in India.\n     (168 characters — trimmed below)\n\n     TRIMMED META (157 characters):\n     Shop Primare DM36 — DAC module for I25, I35, PRE35. ESS ES9068A, PCM 384kHz, DSD 256, MQA decoding, 7 digital inputs. Authorised Primare Dealer. Best Price in India.\n\n     FIELD 4 — URL HANDLE\n     primare-dm36-dac-module-ess-es9068a-pcm-384-dsd-256-mqa\n     (55 characters)\n\n     PASTE DESCRIPTION HTML BELOW INTO SHOPIFY HTML EDITOR\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrimare DM36\u003c\/strong\u003e is a digital-to-analogue converter module designed for installation inside the Primare I25, I35, and PRE35 modular platforms. It uses an ESS ES9068A chipset with resolution up to PCM 384kHz\/32-bit and DSD 256, and includes full MQA processing. It replaces the previous DM35 module and significantly improves overall conversion performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DM36 adds seven digital inputs to whichever host component it is installed in: four Toslink optical inputs (up to 192kHz\/24-bit), two RCA coaxial inputs (up to 192kHz\/24-bit), and one USB-B input (up to 384kHz\/32-bit and DSD 256). An RCA coaxial digital output is also included for passing the digital signal to an external DAC if required. ProHiFi is an authorised Primare dealer in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new PCM up-sampling feature allows 16\/44.1kHz and 24\/48kHz signals to be up-sampled to 24\/88.2kHz and 24\/96kHz respectively for improved internal conversion quality. Higher-resolution files at 96kHz and 192kHz pass through without up-sampling. MQA processing is supported with both Prisma streaming sources and Primare CD transports connected via Toslink or coaxial digital, enabling full MQA unfold to 384kHz when playing Tidal Master files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DM36 is required for use with the SM35 Prisma module. Once both modules are installed, the host component becomes a full DAC and streaming network player in addition to its existing analogue amplification or preamplification capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS ES9068A DAC chipset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM resolution up to 384kHz\/32-bit; DSD up to 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull MQA processing and decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Toslink optical digital inputs (up to 192kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x RCA coaxial digital inputs (up to 192kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB-B digital input (up to 384kHz\/32-bit, DSD 256)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x RCA coaxial digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable PCM up-sampling for 44.1kHz and 48kHz sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with I25, I35, PRE35 modular platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired for use with SM35 Prisma streaming module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-warranty-box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY CONSIDER --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWhy Consider the Primare DM36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DM36 is the right choice for owners of a Primare I25, I35, or PRE35 base model who want to add high-resolution digital capability without replacing their amplifier or preamplifier. Once installed, it transforms any of those components into a DAC-equipped version with seven digital inputs, MQA decoding, and up-sampling, at a fraction of the cost of buying the DAC variant outright. It is also a required step for anyone planning to add the SM35 Prisma streaming module, since the Prisma module depends on the DM36 for digital-to-analogue conversion. For existing DM35 owners looking to upgrade, the DM36 is a direct drop-in replacement with meaningfully improved resolution, detail, and soundstage dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI25, I35, or PRE35 owners wanting to add high-resolution DAC capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose planning to add the SM35 Prisma streaming module (DM36 is required first)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDM35 owners upgrading to the improved ESS ES9068A conversion stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems connecting CD transports, media servers, or computers via digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA listeners wanting full unfold to 384kHz from Tidal Master files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ph-spec-wrap { width: 100%; 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44.1kHz to 88.2kHz, 48kHz to 96kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToslink Optical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x digital input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x digital input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-B (Audio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x digital input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDigital Output\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Coaxial Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (native output for digital inputs; selectable 48 or 96kHz for analogue inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimare I25, I35, PRE35 (all variants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM35 (direct drop-in replacement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrisma Module Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM36 or DM35 required for SM35 Prisma module to function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END ProHiFi Product Description --\u003e","brand":"Primare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45195434229783,"sku":null,"price":140900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6819\/6887\/files\/20230608_PRIMARE_DAC_8613-1617x1280.webp?v=1780763758","url":"https:\/\/prohifi.in\/products\/primare-dm36-dac-module-ess-es9068a-pcm-384khz-dsd-256-mqa-for-i25-i35-pre35","provider":"ProHiFi India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}