Primare A34.2 Amplifier
The Primare 34.2 power amplifier is a part of the whole series of components by Swedish Company, designed by brand-new principles. As oppose to the traditional circuits of AB class the proprietary UFDP (Ultra Fast Power Device) discrete modules are used here providing high output power (2x150 W) with minimal nonlinear distortions. At the same time, parameters of UFPD performance are practically independent from a loading character, this sets it apart from ordinary digital amplifiers with considerable distortions on high frequencies. Such "stability" is achieved by using of constant 26 dB feedback that allows adaptively adjusting a gain coefficient. In practice it means, that A34.2 is able to easily drive any acoustic systems with various characteristics of impedance. However, in case of output power shortage the bridged mode is foreseen, in which the Primare can provide up to 550 W. There are obligatory RCA terminals, XLR balanced input, sockets of the 12 V trigger and RS-232 port to integrate the amplifier into a common control system among the slots for connection.
The device is almost impeccable in the low-frequency range. Bass is very sharp, well-designed from the point of view of structure and attack. On the medium frequencies the sounding character is limit neutral, without manic passion for details just impeding comfort listening. One can note accuracy in a vocal playback, excellent separation of instruments and high sound definition. Sometimes on the high frequencies the amplifier behaves some formally. On the whole, the high frequencies are detailed clear enough and shaped properly, however, they have not elusive grace and impeccable ringing purity, which sets traditional transistor devices apart. Perhaps, in this case the other tract components and cables, first of all interunit, ought to be selected more carefully. Playback dynamics is just grand - the amplifier without any effort manages both with the modern progressive rock, requiring outstanding drive, and with large-scale symphonic canvases. And as a volume is increasing, sounding character does not change at that.
