Primare A35.8

Primare A35.8 – Eight-channel balanced multi-channel amplifier

The Primare A35.8 is a powerful and versatile multi-channel amplifier designed to meet the needs of virtually any high-performance multi-channel system. With its elegant design and advanced technology, the A35.8 is an excellent solution for anyone looking for the best possible sound reproduction in their stereo or home theater system.

The A35.8 can deliver up to 8 x 150 watts into 8 ohms and 8 x 300 watts into 4 ohms, making it capable of handling even the most demanding 5.1, 7.1 and 5.1.2 systems. If you want to use it in a stereo configuration, it delivers 2 x 200 watts into 8 ohms and 2 x 400 watts into 4 ohms, and this provides a powerful and accurate sound reproduction even at high volumes. If only the most powerful configuration is good enough for you, a fully bridged A35.8 delivers a full 4 x 375 watts or 2 x 750 watts. Should it be even wilder, it can deliver 2 x 1500 watts in a fully bridged bi-amped stereo configuration. With the A35.8, you get the freedom to choose the configuration that suits your needs and preferences. Use the A35.8 in an 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 channel configuration - it's up to you.

To ensure the best sound quality in any configuration, the A35.8 is equipped with a variety of features and technologies that improve sound reproduction and provide more precise control over the amplifier. These include Primare's own UFPD 2 technology, which delivers efficient, accurate and detailed sound reproduction, and Balanced XLR inputs and outputs, which reduce noise and distortion in the signal.

Advanced Class-D amplifier

The Primare A35.8 features an advanced circuit design that ensures minimal distortion and maximum signal integrity. Primare's own UFPD 2 (Ultra-Fast Power Device) technology eliminates almost all distortion and noise, while the advanced ventilation and cooling system keeps the amplifier cool and at optimal operating temperature.

The UFPD technology itself differs from traditional Class A, A/B or D amplifiers in that it uses a Class D amplifier topology and adds a high frequency modulator to reduce high levels of distortion. This means that the UFPD-2 has a very high efficiency of up to 90%, which means that less power is used and the amplifier produces less heat. Another benefit of the UFPD-2 is that it is also capable of delivering incredible amperage, even at low impedances, meaning it can drive even the most demanding speakers with ease.

The UFPD technology also has a very high stability and reliability, as it is less sensitive to temperature changes and voltage fluctuations than traditional amplifiers. This means that UFPD amplifiers can deliver a more accurate and consistent performance, regardless of the external conditions. However, with the UFPD-2 technology, Primare has raised the bar for what UFPD amplifiers can do, so that an even better performance and far less distortion and noise is now delivered.

A power supply that impresses

One of the most prominent features of the Primare A35.8 is its power supply. The cornerstone of the A35.8 is the largest power supply Primare has ever designed, featuring APFC and soft clipping circuitry that ensures stable and reliable performance even when pushed to the limit. The power supply also has an innovative feature in the form of dual connection cables. These cables ensure that the four amplifier modules are supplied with a much more direct and uniform current via the shortest possible path. This means you can expect a more stable and consistent performance as the amplifier modules get the most efficient supply.

Ingenious circuit design

The amplifier stage in the A35.8 is another stroke of genius that deserves to be highlighted. The innovative design of the circuit layout ensures that the power supply delivers the most direct and even distribution of power to the amplifier modules mounted in the heat sinks, isolating them from the potential noise of the power supply. This innovative construction also isolates the input and output stages from any noise that the amplifier modules may produce.

The input and output signals are delivered to and from the amplifier module through a circuit board threaded through a channel in the heatsinks for the shortest possible signal path. This ensures that the signal maintains its clarity and detail as it is not disturbed by noise or interference from other sources. The A35.8's amplifier section is therefore able to deliver a precise and clean sound that reproduces the music with the greatest possible accuracy, making it an ideal solution for even the most demanding listeners.