Primare I30 - Introduction to the Primare 130 Amplifier; Product Overview and Key Features; Output Options and User Interface; System Integration and Remote Control

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Introduction
Welcome to the Primare I30 Integrated Amplifier! This chapter introduces you to
its key features, and explains how you can take advantage of its superb sound
as the key component in your hi-fi system.
WELCOME TO THE I30 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
The I30 is an integrated preamplifier and power amplifier with extraordinary
performance for its price.
High-performance power amplifier
The I30 incorporates a power amplifier providing 100 Watts per channel of
superb quality sound.
Flexible inputs
The I30 provides six inputs for sound sources such as a CD player, radio tuner,
and tape recorders. An optional RIAA amplifier is available if your system
includes an analogue record player.
Fully balanced
Two of the inputs are balanced, giving an entirely balanced signal chain when
used in conjunction with a source that provides balanced outputs, such as the
Primare CD31 CD Player.
Fixed and variable outputs
The currently selected source is provided on two pairs of line-level outputs, for
connecting the I30 to other equipment. The TAPE OUT sockets are
independent of the position of the volume control, and allow you to connect
the I30 to a tape recorder. The PRE OUT sockets are controlled by the volume
control, and can be used to connect the I30 to another output stage, or a
digital surround processor such as the Primare P30.
Intuitive user interface
In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the I30 can be
controlled through a very simple and intuitive set of front panel controls.
Alternatively all the functions of the I30 can be controlled by the optional C22
or C32 Remote Control, along with the other Primare components in your
system.
USING THE I30 WITH OTHER PRIMARE PRODUCTS
Although the I30 is flexible enough to work with virtually any other equipment
you have in your system, it is ideal for use with the other products in the
Primare range, such as the Primare CD31 CD Player. A particular benefit of
using the I30 with other Primare sources is that you can control your entire
system with a single remote control, to give you a fully integrated system with
the simplest possible user interface.
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