Technology
Each component part of CD35 – the drive, the DAC, and the output stage – work together in balance and harmony, contributing to what is the best CD player Primare has ever offered
At the heart of CD35 is a state-of-the-art TEAC dedicated CD drive supplying a jitter-free digital signal to an all-new DAC stage utilising a superb-sounding eight channel ESS Sabre chipset to convert that signal to analog for delivery to a finely tuned output stage.
Its modular design allows for a Prisma network connectivity and control technology module, SM35, to be added at any time.
The look and feel of Scandinavia
We believe that every aspect of our products – the way they look, the satisfying feel of the controls – contributes to the overall experience of living with Primare. As a result, Primare products exude the hallmarks of Scandinavian design – simple, elegant designs, with approachable and easy to understand functionality.
An example of this are the control buttons, carefully crafted to provide the best tactile sense when used – not too large or too small, too soft or too stiff, nor to close to or far from the surface of the faceplate – or as we say lagom, not too much not too little, everything in balance, proportion, and harmony.
Modular Design and System Building
We feel it is essential to offer modularity whenever possible in order to have just the right features, both now and for the future. Modular design is featured in the I25 and I35 modular integrated amplifiers, as well as the PRE35 modular preamplifier, all of which can be updated with DAC and Prisma modules, as well as the CD35 CD player that can have the Prisma module added, either at the time of purchase or at a later date. As a result, we are able to offer a carefully considered array of models and configurations in order to allow for device selection that best fits any system need. For example, a CD35 with Prisma module installed can be paired with an I35 integrated amplifier, allowing for a separation of analog and digital stages. Or, an I35 with DAC and Prisma modules installed can be paired with a DD35 CD transport, allowing for multi-room and multi-zone playback of every input, whether analog or digital source.
Specification – CD35
Features
Mechanism
TEAC CD-5020-AAT
D/A Converter
1x ESS Sabre ES9028PRO
Outputs
Balanced output
4.4 VRMS. 100Ω impedance
Unbalanced output
2.2 VRMS, 370Ω impedance
Digital outputs
Coaxial: RCA
Optical: TOSlink
PCM Sample Rate
44.1kHz
Performance
Frequency response:
20Hz – 20kHz: -0.3dB
Signal to noise ratio
>110 dB (AES17 filter)
THD N: 20Hz – 20kHz <0.01%
General
Control
C25 system remote control
RS232
IR in/out
Trigger in/out
Power Consumption
Off: 0W
Standby: 0.35W
Operating: <19W
Dimensions
430 x 385 x 106 mm (w x d x h) with knobs and connectors
430 x 382 x 106 mm (w x d x h) without knobs and connectors
Weight
10.5 kg
Colour
Black or titanium
