Primare I25 PRISMA DM36 100W Integrated Amplifier, ESS DAC, Roon Ready

The Primare I25 Prisma DM36 is a fully specified modular integrated amplifier and network player from Sweden's Primare 25 Series, combining 100 watts per channel of UFPD 2 all-analogue Class D amplification with both the DM36 digital-to-analogue converter module and the SM35 Prisma network player module pre-installed. The DM36 provides an ESS ES9068A DAC supporting PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit, DSD 256, and MQA decoding across six digital inputs. The SM35 Prisma module covers AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Roon Ready, with dual Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi, and multi-room/multi-zone capability across the household via the dedicated Prisma app.

Hi-Fi Choice called the I25 Prisma "enthusiastically recommended," noting its fast, open, and dynamically expressive sound with no manipulative emphasis across analogue and digital sources. Stereo magazine (Germany) gave it four stars, describing it as a piece of great Swedish workmanship that is a lot of fun in every respect. AudioVideo Poland recognised the smoothness of its sound, combined with a wide dynamic range without any sense of compression. For an Indian audiophile who wants a single component to serve as a complete system hub, covering every analogue input, every digital format, and every major streaming service, the I25 Prisma DM36 is the most fully equipped version of Primare's 25 Series platform.

Key Features

• 100W per channel into 8 ohms; 200W into 4 ohms
• UFPD 2 all-analogue Class D amplification technology
• DM36 module: ESS ES9068A DAC, PCM 384kHz/32-bit, DSD 256, MQA
• SM35 Prisma network player module pre-installed
• AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect
• Roon Ready (via firmware update)
• 5 x RCA analogue inputs; 4 x Toslink, 2 x RCA coaxial, 1 x USB-B digital inputs
• Dual Ethernet ports; Wi-Fi; multi-room and multi-zone via Prisma app
• Dedicated RCA LINE and PRE outputs; home cinema passthrough
• C25 multi-product IR system remote included
• RS232 outboard control; 12V trigger; 3.5mm IR in/out
• Available in black or titanium; 430 x 106 x 420mm; 11kg
• HiFi+ Innovation Award 2021; Hi-Fi Choice Enthusiastically Recommended 2020; Stereo Germany 4 Stars 2020

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Primare I25 Prisma DM36

The I25 Prisma DM36 is the right choice for listeners who want one component to handle everything without compromise. The UFPD 2 amplifier drives demanding speakers with control and authority, the ESS DAC resolves high-resolution files and CD-quality material with equal precision, and the Prisma platform gives access to every major streaming service alongside Roon Ready and Chromecast built-in for the widest possible source compatibility. Hi-Fi Choice summed it up well: analogue and digital in graceful harmony. For those building a 25 Series Primare system, the I25 Prisma DM36 pairs naturally with a DD25 or CD35 transport via its digital inputs, with the Prisma platform providing shared multi-room control across both components.

Ideal for

• Listeners who want amplifier, DAC, and streaming all in one chassis
• Roon users needing a native Roon Ready integrated amplifier with 100W output
• Multi-room setups using Chromecast built-in or AirPlay 2 across several zones
• Systems combining analogue sources, CD or digital files, and streaming services
• Home cinema setups using the surround passthrough input
• Installations requiring RS232, 12V trigger, dual Ethernet, and IR control integration

What's in the Box

• Primare I25 Prisma DM36 Integrated Amplifier and Network Player (DM36 and SM35 modules pre-installed)
• C25 IR Remote Control
• Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna
• Power Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Safety Documentation

Technical Specifications