Technology

A35.2 is the most powerful amplifier we have designed using our new proprietary UFPD 2 analog class D amplification technology.

In fact, a completely new UFPD 2 power module was designed to provide the power and performance we felt necessary for such a statement stereo amplifier.

As a result, a completely new power supply, with custom wound transformers, was designed to deliver the immense electrical power needed for the amplifier module to produce the immense amount of musical power of which it is capable.

With that essential circuitry in place, A35.2 is capable of providing immediate and sustained high power output with very low distortion, instantaneous rise time and absolutely linear amplification across the entire bandwidth resulting in a naturally fast, clean and agile sound over an ultra-wide frequency range and with exceptional headroom.

A35.2 features balanced inputs and 200 watts of output power into 8 ohms, with the ability to be bridged to mono for 800 watts of output into 8 ohms. With this level of truly massive power output, A35.2 is capable of driving even the most demanding stereo speakers, or for an awesomely powerful multi-channel system array.

The look and feel of Scandinavia

We believe that every aspect of our products – the way they look, the satisfying feel of the controls – contributes to the overall experience of living with Primare. As a result, Primare products exude the hallmarks of Scandinavian design – simple, elegant designs, with approachable and easy to understand functionality.

An example of this is the standby button discretely placed within the Primare logo on the faceplate of our R15, R35 and A35.2 models – or as we say lagom, not too much not too little, everything in balance, proportion, and harmony.

Modular Design and System Building

We feel it is essential to offer modularity whenever possible in order to have just the right features, both now and for the future. Modular design is featured in the I25 and I35 integrated amplifiers, as well as the PRE35 preamplifier, all of which can be updated with DAC and Prisma modules, as well as the CD35 CD player that can have the Prisma module added, either at the time of purchase or at a later date. As a result, we are able to offer a carefully considered array of models and configurations in order to allow for device selection that best fits any system need. The A35.2 is the obvious partner for the PRE35 in its various configuration, and while not modular itself, it does allow for a number of configuration options to fit system needs, either as a single stereo amplifier, or as a pair for use in bi-amping or in bridged mono mode for 800 watts of pure power per channel.

PRE35 Preamplifier and A35.2 Amplifier

In this video we review the features and functionality of both the A35.2 amplifier and the PRE35 modular preamplifier platform that may make them the perfect addition to your system.

Reviews

Diapason, October 2025, France
PRE35 Prisma DM36 + A35.8 – PRE35 PRISMA DM36 & A35.2

If there are still detractors of digital and Class D, these two electronics could well shake up their convictions. To say that it’s breathable, spatial, linear, harmonically rich, explored down to the smallest signals, and, what’s more, capable of instantaneous dynamics in the most vivid transients, is a fairly modest summary of the situation. If we compare these (too) rarely found capabilities with the total budget required to acquire them, there’s enough to shake even the most reputable references to their foundations.

Are you missing vinyl? The R35 phono stage is the perfect complement. More of a CD player? With the DD35 transport, “the resolution and depth of exploration of micro-information have taken a giant leap forward”.

Do we like this 35 series from Primare? No need to draw you a picture. Extended listening to the preamp/amp pair fully confirms the feeling of musical competence and straightforwardness in the execution experienced so far when listening to the two aforementioned sources. In direct-to-DAC streamer mode, the preamp and amp form a pair that we don’t want to separate. Thus supported, the A35.2 is capable of both delicacy and dazzling bursts. Although the manufacturer says too little about the structure of its preamp, it proves to be of a transparency and rigor – in the sense of respect for the musical content – unheard of in this product range.

Diapason D’Or Award

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My-HiEND, Taiwan, July 2025
A35.2: High-power amplifier for high-quality sound

“The Primare A35.2 amplifier has a very good ability to restore details. I even noticed the small sound effects that I had never noticed before, but they were so detailed and obvious on this device. The Primare A35.2 amplifier is a device that allows you to listen to all the music again. The sound is elegant and natural, and the power contained is low-key but hard to ignore. Considering its price, it is really a two-channel amplifier worth buying.”

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Andrew Robinson Reviews, US, May 2024
PRE35 Prisma DM36 + A35.2: Class D Done Right

“I have really really enjoyed my time with the Primare PRE35 and A35.2 I have relied on them pretty heavily in evaluating many other products you’ve undoubtedly seen on this channel these past few months because they are just very very good at what they do. I believe the designers at Primare have understood their assignment and for the right listener these products will undoubtedly be just right, a minimalist high-fi dream come true.”

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