Primare I22/CD22 User Manual

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PRIMARE
Primare I22/CD22
With the CD22 player and the matching I22, Primare offers two
designs at the forefront of digital and analogue technologies
created to process and amplify music from the CD or on-line
sources. The result is sound with a sense of rhythm, accuracy of
timbre pitch and the holographic spatial positioning of performers.
REVIEW: I22 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AND CD22 CD PLAYER
MAGAZINE: STEREO PRESTIGE & IMAGE, FRANCE
TRANSLATION FROM SEPTEMBER 2011 ISSUE
AUTHOR: P. VERCHER & J. VALLIENNE
IMAGE
&
PRESTIGE

Primare I22/CD22 Specifications

General

Type	CD Player
Disc formats	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 100 dB
THD + N	< 0.01%
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.01%
Output Voltage	2.0 V RMS
Power Consumption	25 W
Weight	10.5 kg
Digital Outputs	Coaxial, Optical
Analog Outputs	1 x RCA
Output Impedance	100 ohms
Dimensions (WxHxD)	430 x 106 x 300 mm

Summary

Primare 122/CD22 Review Introduction

Review Context and Publication Details

Identifies the review source, publication date, and authors for the Primare 122/CD22 system.

Listening Conditions and Performance Analysis

Setup and Optimization Advice

Guidance on amplifier run-in, cable selection, and sampling frequency for optimal sound.

Musical Performance Impressions

Detailed listening notes on various musical pieces, highlighting sound character.

Dynamic and Bass Response Evaluation

Assessment of the system's dynamic range and low-frequency reproduction capabilities.

Measured Performance and Specifications

Distortion and Clipping Analysis

Examination of distortion characteristics during clipping for Class D amplifiers.

Manufacturer Specifications Summary

Official technical specifications for the Primare 122 amplifier and CD22 player.

Technology by Image: CD22 Player

CD22 Front and Rear Panel Views

Visual identification and explanation of CD22 player controls and connectivity.

CD22 Internal Component Breakdown

Detailed examination of the CD22's internal architecture, power, and conversion stages.

Optional DAC Card Details

Identification of components on the optional DAC card for the CD22 player.

Technology by Image: I22 Amplifier

I22 Amplifier Internal Circuitry

Explanation of the I22 amplifier's internal design, power supply, and Class D UFPD technology.