Primare SC15 Prisma MK2 Network Player, DAC & Preamp with WiSA, Roon Ready

The Primare SC15 Prisma MK2 is a compact network player, DAC, and preamplifier from Sweden's Primare 15 Series, combining advanced digital-to-analogue conversion with the full Prisma streaming platform and WiSA high-resolution wireless speaker connectivity in a three-quarter-sized Scandinavian cabinet. The ESS ES9028Q2M DAC supports PCM up to 384kHz and DSD 256 via two RCA analogue inputs, one RCA coaxial digital input, three Toslink optical inputs, and a USB-B port, with selectable fixed or variable analogue output allowing the SC15 Prisma MK2 to serve either as a source component feeding an amplifier or as a direct controller for powered active speakers.

New to the MK2 is an automatic and manual room EQ function built into the Prisma app, using pink noise measurement via an iOS device or the Primare Zen microphone to identify and compensate for room modes and boundary effects. WiSA wireless speaker connectivity provides a cable-free connection to compatible high-performance active loudspeakers and subwoofers, with the analogue output simultaneously configurable as a wired subwoofer output. AVForums named it Best High-End Digital Source of 2025, noting it offers exquisite sound, a vast range of functionality, and the kind of versatility that is genuinely rare at this price.

The Ear gave it a Best Buy, describing it as all one would need for a digital and analogue hub at this level. Diapason D'Or France recognised the original SC15 Prisma as a great success, full of balance and not without personality.

Key Features

• ESS ES9028Q2M DAC; PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit; DSD 256
• Full Prisma network player platform built in
• AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect
• Roon Ready (via firmware update)
• WiSA high-resolution wireless speaker connectivity
• Auto and manual room EQ via Prisma app and Zen microphone
• Selectable fixed or variable analogue output
• 2 x RCA analogue inputs; 3 x Toslink, 1 x RCA coaxial, 1 x USB-B digital inputs
• Multi-room and multi-zone via Prisma platform
• RS232 outboard control; 12V trigger in/out; 3.5mm IR in/out
• Compact three-quarter-width 15 Series chassis; black or titanium
• AVForums Best High-End Digital Source 2025; The Ear Best Buy 2024; Diapason D'Or France

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Primare SC15 Prisma MK2

The SC15 Prisma MK2 is the right choice for listeners who want a single, compact component to serve as a complete digital and streaming hub, whether feeding a conventional amplifier or driving active speakers directly. The combination of WiSA wireless speaker output, room EQ, Roon Ready, Chromecast built-in, and a high-quality ESS DAC in one three-quarter-width chassis is exceptional at this price. AVForums described it plainly: the sound is exquisite, the feature set is extraordinary, and the versatility is enlightening. For 15 Series system builders, the SC15 Prisma MK2 pairs naturally with the I15 MM or I15 integrated amplifier via its variable output, or with the DD15 CD transport as a shared digital hub with room correction for the full reference 15 Series configuration.

Ideal for

• Listeners wanting a compact streaming DAC and preamp to feed a power amplifier or integrated
• Active and WiSA-enabled speaker users who want a cable-free, high-resolution wireless connection
• Roon users needing a Roon Ready endpoint with room EQ and preamplification in one box
• 15 Series system builders pairing with the I15, I15 MM, or DD15 CD transport
• Rooms where space is limited but source quality and streaming flexibility cannot be compromised
• Multi-room setups using Chromecast built-in or AirPlay 2 across several zones

What's in the Box

• Primare SC15 Prisma MK2 Network Player, DAC and Preamplifier
• C25 IR Remote Control
• Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna
• Power Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Safety Documentation

Technical Specifications