Primare R35

Primare R35: MM/MC phono preamplifier with RCA and XLR outputs

R35 is the most advanced phono preamplifier made by Primare. It is the interface between the weak signal coming from an MM (moving-magnet) or MC (moving-coil) cartridge and the line inputs of the system, unbalanced RCA or balanced XLR. It is not a modular unit, yet it can be added to any system of the series for listening to vinyl records.

The design includes a fully isolated power supply, so that the most sensitive components work in an environment free of noise. Gain is adjustable and allows the signal of nearly all MM and MC cartridges to be amplified, including those with very low output; a wide set of input adjustments, covering capacitance and resistance, serves to match the load to the cartridge and to the system. A subsonic filter and trigger sockets, input and output, are also fitted. The standby button is set into the Primare logo on the fascia.

Key features

• Compatible with MM (moving-magnet) and MC (moving-coil) cartridges
• Adjustable gain: up to 50 dB for MM and 76 dB for MC
• Adjustable load: capacitance and resistance
• RCA input: one stereo pair
• Outputs: one RCA stereo pair and one XLR
• Weight: 9.5 kg

Connections

The turntable connects to the RCA input. Towards the preamplifier or the integrated amplifier the choice is between the unbalanced RCA output and the balanced XLR one, depending on the line inputs available.

Technical data

The dimensions are 430 mm wide, 92 mm high and 384 mm deep. The finishes on sale are Black and Titanium.