Primare I15 Prisma MK2 Integrated Streaming Amplifier

The Primare I15 Prisma MK2 is a compact integrated amplifier and network player from Sweden, built around the Scandinavian design philosophy of lagom: everything in balance, nothing excessive, nothing missing. At three-quarter the width of a conventional component, it fits into spaces that a full-size amplifier cannot, yet it delivers 60W per channel into 8 ohms and 100W into 4 ohms via a Hypex UCD102 Class D amplifier module, capable of driving virtually any loudspeaker with authority and precision. Inside the same slim chassis sits a 32-bit ESS ES9028Q2M reference DAC supporting PCM up to 384kHz and DSD up to 256/11.2MHz, and the full Prisma network player platform covering AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Roon Ready. Available in Black and Titanium finishes, it has received press recognition from EISA, HiFi+, AVTech, HiFi News, and publications across Europe and North America.

Primare's engineering choices in the I15 Prisma MK2 are deliberate at every level. The input stage uses relay switching rather than the CMOS switches found in most amplifiers at this price, providing better channel isolation and cleaner signal transmission. Volume control is handled by a 2x4 channel balanced mode IC selected specifically for optimal channel tracking at low listening levels, which is where poorly matched volume controls cause the most audible problems. The OLED display, sourced from the automotive industry, is chosen for long-term reliability and consistent brightness rather than showroom appeal. The Prisma platform provides multi-room and multi-zone functionality across the household, controlled via the dedicated Prisma app or through voice assistants. It also integrates into larger 15 Series systems alongside the SC15 Prisma preamplifier, CD15 Prisma CD player, and R15 phono preamplifier for listeners who want to build a complete matched Primare system over time.

Key Features

• 60W per channel into 8 ohms; 100W into 4 ohms
• Hypex UCD102 Class D amplifier module
• 32-bit ESS ES9028Q2M reference DAC
• PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit; DSD up to 256/11.2MHz
• Prisma network player with multi-room and multi-zone
• AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect
• Roon Ready (via firmware update)
• Relay input switching for better channel isolation
• Automotive-grade OLED front panel display
• 2 x RCA analogue inputs; 1 x RCA coaxial + 3 x Toslink digital inputs; 1 x USB-B
• RS232 outboard control; 12V trigger; IR in/out
• Home cinema surround passthrough mode
• Available in Black and Titanium; three-quarter-width chassis
  

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Primare I15 Prisma MK2

The I15 Prisma MK2 is the right choice for listeners who want a complete, well-engineered streaming amplifier in a compact form without making concessions on sound quality or connectivity. The Hypex Class D module delivers real current into difficult speaker loads, the ESS DAC handles every digital format a serious listener is likely to encounter, and the Prisma platform covers every major streaming service and multi-room scenario. It also integrates cleanly into a home cinema as a surround passthrough and into automation systems via RS232. For those who want to build a matched system over time, it sits naturally alongside other Primare 15 Series components. The EISA award, HiFi+ Innovation recognition, and a consistent run of five-star European press reviews confirm that the performance reflects the specification.

Ideal for

• Listeners wanting a complete streaming amplifier in a compact, slim chassis
• Rooms where a full-width component would not fit or would look out of proportion
• Vinyl, CD, and streaming listeners who want all sources handled by one box
• Roon users looking for a native Roon Ready integrated amplifier at this price
• Multi-room setups using Chromecast built-in or AirPlay 2 across several zones
• Those building a 15 Series Primare system with SC15, CD15, or R15 components

What's in the Box

• Primare I15 Prisma MK2 Integrated Amplifier and Network Player
• C25 IR Remote Control
• Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna
• Power Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Safety Documentation

Technical Specifications