Primare R15 Phono Preamplifier

Technology

The R15 MM/MC phono preamp is designed to amplify with honest fidelity the delicate signal from any cartridge it is paired with.

Although housed in their compact three-quarter-sized 15 series cabinetry, the same care and craft that informs the design of the larger and somewhat more capable R35 MM/MC phono preamplifier has informed the design of the R15, allowing all circuits to work sympathetically together for superior sound and greater fidelity.

The R15 MM/MC phono preamplifier has enough gain to enhance the signal from almost any moving magnet or moving coil phono cartridge, and its versatile input adjustment feature ensures optimal system compatibility.

The look and feel of Scandinavia

Primare believes that every aspect of their 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 is the standby button discreetly placed within the Primare logo on the faceplate of the R15, R35, and A35. 2 models—or, as they say, "lagom," not too much, not too little, everything in balance, proportion, and harmony.

Product Features and Specifications

• MM/MC moving magnet and moving coil
• Gain adjustment up to 45 dB MM and 65 dB MC
• Load adjustment capacitive and resistance
• RCA1 x stereo pair input
• RCA1 x stereo pair output
• Dimensions: 350x73x339mm (WHD)
• Weight: 6.5 Kg
• Finishes: black or titanium

System Building

With the 15 Series, Primare offers a carefully considered array of models in order to allow for the best selection to fit any of your system needs. For example, the ultimate 15 Series system might be the DD15 CD transport, SC15 Prisma preamplifier and network player, I15 analogueue integrated amplifier, and R15 MM/MC phono preamplifier, allowing for the best performance, analogueue or digital, with the greatest number of connection options.

However, there may be no need for additional digital inputs, MC phono pre-amplification may not be a requirement, or simply to address budget or size considerations, a system composed of a CD15 Prisma CD and network player with an I15 MM integrated amplifier with an MM15 MM phono module installed could be assembled.

This compact and reasonably priced system provides multiple analogue source playback, including vinyl discs, as well as digital discs and stored or streamed media playback, with remarkable power, control, and connection flexibility.

In this video, Primare reviews the features and functionality of both the R15 and R35 MM/MC phono preamplifiers that may make them the perfect addition to your system.

*This information has been obtained from the manufacturer's website. We advise that features and specifications are subject to change from the manufacturer without notice.

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