Video Asylum

Posted by stehno (A) on March 07, 2002 at 22:08:25

In Reply to: how to incorporate high end 2 channel into HT system? posted by sa_miller on March 04, 2002 at 18:28:04:

The Primare P30 has far exceeded any sonic expectations I had a for pre/pro and retails at $4k. I've been using in my 2-channel system for the last year. Has a 100% analog by-pass mode. A very simple design with no tone controls. In addition to the rca outs, it has xlr outs for the 2 main channels. Every indication sonically, controls, and feature-wise is that the P30 was designed with a music first priority. Good luck finding reviews on it though.

I've had a burned-in Ayre k3-x preamp in my home over one weekend performing side-by-side sonic comparisons with the P30. The Ayre was a tad sweeter and more musical but the Primare was much more transparent and detailed, as well as having a more appropriate midrange bloom when compared to a recessed midrange in the Ayre. IMO.

In addition to the Primare P30 I have a McCormack DNA-2 LAE Limited Anniversary Edition amp, Aerial Acoustic 10T speakers, Sony SCD-1 SACD/CD player, Triad Platinum 18 inch subwoofer, Harmonic Technology Pro Silway II interconnects and Pro 9 bi-wired speaker cables, and Foundation Research LC-1 and LC-2 in-line power conditioners for each component.

-John