Primare I35 Prisma DM36 150W Modular Integrated Amplifier

The Primare I35 Prisma DM36 is a flagship modular integrated amplifier and network player from Sweden, combining three distinct technologies in a single full-width chassis: Primare's UFPD 2 all-analogue Class D amplification delivering 150W per channel into 8 ohms and 300W into 4 ohms, the DM36 digital to analogue converter module supporting PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD 256 with MQA decoding, and the SM35 Prisma network player module providing full multi-room streaming via AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Roon Ready.

Available in Black and Titanium, it is the most comprehensively equipped member of Primare's 35 Series and has received an exceptional number of international press awards, including the EISA Stereo System Award 2019-2020, HiFi+ Integrated Amplifier of the Year 2021, and an Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Award.

Primare's UFPD 2 technology is what distinguishes the I35 from other Class D amplifiers at this price. Where most Class D designs apply feedback to the digital switching stage, UFPD 2 operates entirely in the analogue domain: the switching stage is treated as a linear amplifier and the entire feedback loop, including the output filter, is analogue. The result is an amplifier that measures and sounds more like a linear design than a conventional Class D, with vanishingly low distortion, extremely fast transient response, and the current delivery needed to drive demanding loudspeakers without strain.

The modular architecture is equally considered: the DM36 DAC module and SM35 Prisma streaming module are installed but also removable, meaning the I35 can be paired with a separate network player or used as a pure analogue amplifier if the system demands it. Both XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced analogue inputs are provided, along with a full complement of digital inputs and a home cinema passthrough mode for integration into AV systems.

Key Features

• 150W per channel into 8 ohms; 300W into 4 ohms
• UFPD 2 all-analogue Class D amplification
• DM36 DAC module: PCM 384kHz/32-bit, DSD 256, MQA decoding
• ESS ES9068A DAC chipset
• SM35 Prisma network player module with multi-room/multi-zone
• AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready
• 2 x XLR balanced and 3 x RCA analogue inputs
• 4 x Toslink optical, 2 x RCA coaxial, 1 x USB-B digital inputs
• Modular design: DAC and Prisma modules are field-upgradeable
• Home cinema surround passthrough input assignable
• RS232 outboard control, 12V trigger, IR in/out
• Signature Primare control knob; available in Black and Titanium
• EISA Stereo System 2019-2020; HiFi+ Integrated Amplifier of the Year 2021; Absolute Sound Editors' Choice 2022

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Primare I35 Prisma DM36

The I35 Prisma DM36 is the right choice for audiophiles who want a single component that handles amplification, digital conversion, and network streaming to the highest standard, with no compromise in any of the three areas. The UFPD 2 amplifier section delivers the kind of current and control that demanding loudspeakers require, the DM36 DAC handles every source format including MQA masters, and the SM35 Prisma platform covers every major streaming service with multi-room capability. The modular architecture means the investment is also future-proof: modules can be swapped, upgraded, or reassigned to other 35 Series components as the system evolves. For those who want to pair it with a separate CD transport or preamplifier, the 35 Series ecosystem accommodates exactly that.

Ideal for

• Audiophiles wanting flagship amplification, DAC, and streaming in a single chassis
• High-power systems driving demanding or low-sensitivity loudspeakers
• Roon, Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify users wanting native streaming without a separate box
• Those building a 35 Series Primare system with CD35, PRE35, or A35 components
• Home cinema integrations requiring balanced inputs, passthrough, and RS232 control
• Listeners who want a modular platform they can reconfigure as their system changes

What's in the Box

• Primare I35 Prisma DM36 Integrated Amplifier and Network Player
• C25 IR Remote Control
• Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna
• Power Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Safety Documentation

Technical Specifications