powerav Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) SOLD Item: Primare i32Location: nsw 2285Price: $1300Item Condition: as new used for only 2 weeksReason for selling: have tried a few integrated amps now and yes they an improvement over certain avr's but I find my Integra with 2 subs and poweramp is good enough.Payment Method: PayPalExtra Info: I'll do free shipping via courier. This does not have MM Board. Pictures: Edited August 25, 2017 by powerav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hello Dan, Please forgive my ignorance. What is MM Board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jeddie said: Hello Dan, Please forgive my ignorance. What is MM Board? It's an option board that has digital inputs, dac and network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 What's the RRP of this one, over $3k if I remember right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisis Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 33 minutes ago, Hi-Fi Whipped said: What's the RRP of this one, over $3k if I remember right? $3000 without the board. I got mine for a better deal with a system purchase but this is a great price and it is an excellent amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm going back to my first love and what I got the most benefit from,. A simple AVR with Poweramp. No more chasing those extra 1 percent improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Well tickle me pink, I just got a Wyred 4 Sound USB recovery thingy from @Ugly for my Meridian 2 and this has transformed the Primare now there is a noticeable difference in audio quality from this and the AVR so I will be keeping, unless of course the is an offer I can't refuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisis Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, powerav said: Well tickle me pink, I just got a Wyred 4 Sound USB recovery thingy from @Ugly for my Meridian 2 and this has transformed the Primare now there is a noticeable difference in audio quality from this and the AVR so I will be keeping, unless of course the is an offer I can't refuse. Do tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 20 minutes ago, crisis said: Do tell? Well basically while the Primare with the Meridian 2 dac was good sometimes I would go back to AVR for music while still using the Primare for amp duties and there wasn't a huge difference, the Primare was better but not by a huge amount so was thinking of going back to just a poweramp to keep things simple. BUT after trying a last ditch effort of adding a Wyred 4 Sound USB remedy it really lifted it to a new level. Much smoother and not those big shrill moments that sometimes can happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisis Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, powerav said: Well basically while the Primare with the Meridian 2 dac was good sometimes I would go back to AVR for music while still using the Primare for amp duties and there wasn't a huge difference, the Primare was better but not by a huge amount so was thinking of going back to just a poweramp to keep things simple. BUT after trying a last ditch effort of adding a Wyred 4 Sound USB remedy it really lifted it to a new level. Much smoother and not those big shrill moments that sometimes can happen. Pardon my ignorance but I presume this is used with streaming devices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, crisis said: Pardon my ignorance but I presume this is used with streaming devices? A computer with Kodi as operating system 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 So the w4s USB to spdif reclocker might take your AVR to another level too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 You should open up a second hand hifi shop Dan! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Seriously thinking about, I haven't spent a cent since initial investment 3 years ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 5 hours ago, powerav said: Seriously thinking about, I haven't spent a cent since initial investment 3 years ago Well that's what you tell the wife anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 So is this still for sale or not? Is it a refurbished unit? And can the MM board be retro fitted? Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 9:54 AM, blybo said: So is this still for sale or not? Is it a refurbished unit? And can the MM board be retro fitted? Cheers, Neil @powerav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/23/2017 at 9:54 AM, blybo said: So is this still for sale or not? I am getting very attached to it but i think a power amp may be better for me so I'll say yes. On 8/23/2017 at 9:54 AM, blybo said: Is it a refurbished unit? No it was a brand new at time of purchase. On 8/23/2017 at 9:54 AM, blybo said: And can the MM board be retro fitted? Yes can be done yourself. https://www.avconcept.com.au/av-concepts-products-toowoomba/for-the-home/amplifers/integrated-stereo-amps/primare-amplifiers/primare-mm30-media-board/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Ok I have decided to seriously sell and dropped price to $1300 (maybe negotiable) remember shipping is included at $1300, cheapest that you will find anywhere for a NON refurb. I gave it good listen today and is the best 2 channel set up i have had and has oodles of detail. While I was sitting and listening to Peter Gabriel In your eyes it reminded the of the joy I had when I first listened to Peter Gabriel Play the Videos in 24/96 DTS, it gave me the same wow factor so much I stopped the 2 channel stuff and spent afternoon with this and Genesis when in rome. So in summery surround sound music, videos and concerts is where my heart is so will invest in the best surround system I can afford. I vow never to venture into 2 channel territory ever again. Edited August 25, 2017 by powerav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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