Primare I35 vs Primare I15 MM Detailed Comparison

Primare I35 vs Primare I15 MM

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Primare I35

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Integrated Amplifier | 60 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Primare I35 vs Primare I15 MM Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing I35 and I15 MM, two Integrated Amplifiers by Primare. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Primare I35 and Primare I15 MM first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Primare I35 Key Specs

150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Weight: 24.20 lbs / 11.00 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):4-1/4inch x 17inch x 17-15/16inch

Primare I15 MM Key Specs

60 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Phono Input

Weight: 14.30 lbs / 6.50 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):2-7/8inch x 13-7/8inch x 13-3/8inch

What size room are the Primare I35 and Primare I15 MM Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Primare I35	Primare I15 MM
Near-field	Are you nuts?	Average
Small Room	Bad	Good
Mid-size Room	Poor	Average
Large Room	Good	Poor
Very Large Room	Good	Bad

I35 and I15 MM are members of Primare's I series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Primare I Series History

Model	Watts RMS (8-ohms)	Minimum Impedance	Built-in DAC
Primare I15	60 watts	N/A-ohms	No
Primare I35 Prisma	150 watts	N/A-ohms	Yes
Primare I15 Prisma	60 watts	4-ohms	Yes
Primare I35	150 watts	N/A-ohms	No
Primare I25	100 watts	N/A-ohms	No
Primare I25 Prisma	100 watts	N/A-ohms	Yes
Primare I15 MM	60 watts	N/A-ohms	No

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Primare I35 and Primare I15 MM compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Primare I35 over Primare I15 MM

Watts into 8-ohms	150 watts vs 60 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	300 watts vs 100 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.01% vs 0.02%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	100 dB vs 97 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound

Reasons to choose Primare I15 MM over Primare I35

MSRP Price(*)	1,995USD vs 4,595USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Base Surface Area	1200.2cm²/ 186.0inch² vs 1969.9cm²/ 305.3inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	74mm vs 108mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Primare I35 and Primare I15 MM differs from each other.

Primare I35 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
XLR Input Port

Primare I15 MM Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
Phono Input

Primare I35 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA (2) Preamp Outputs

Outputs

Streo RCA Preamp Outputs

Primare I15 MM Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Primare I35?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of I35:

Integrated amplifier

6-feet AC power cord

Remote control (C25)

2 AAA batteries

Two 59-inch Mono-minijack cables

AC polarity pen

Thank You Letter

Safety And Warning Notification

What's in the Box of Primare I15 MM?

Here are the items that come with the I15 MM:

Integrated amplifier

6-feet AC power cord

Remote control (C25)

2 AAA batteries

Two 59-inch Mono-minijack cables

AC polarity pen

Thank You Letter

Safety And Warning Notification