Primare CD32 CD-player

In the flesh it is quite powerful indeed, thanks to some brilliant OLED screen using a stainless front panel as well as a sharp Sans Serif fashion using the bare minimum of buttons.

Primare has additionally believed to add a USB input for thumb drives or larger storage devices, which can be a unique characteristic in this kind of roundup, inconveniently, but the player can process WMA or MP3 files.

It's a a impressive selection of socketry to the rear panel; analogue output signals in conventional and balanced single-ended flavours; coaxial and AES/EBU digital output signals, optical; 12-volt causes; RS232 interface as well as the aforementioned USB-An outlet.

Beneath the lid it runs some of Burr-Brown PCM1704 DACs through , screened SMD circuit boards that are distinct.

The CD32 has a system remote which is festooned with little buttons, but a bit of familiarisation offers the key, things like playing the contents of a USB drive need a little work or altering sample speed.

Sound quality

The nature of the CD32 is certain, grounded and tactile thanks to tight, muscular bass as well as an open and clean midrange; open in the context of another solid state players in the group. Time can also be on the button; it is exact thanks to the lack of blooming or overhang in the bass, although it is not too emphasised by leading edges.

One listener was less sharp on the treble operation, nevertheless, describing it as "somewhat edgy", but even he needed to confess that it'd great integration and time.

The truth is, everyone agreed in regards to the top quality of bass and midrange available, which inspired remarks including "creamy-smooth vocals" and "great musicality".The CD32 might be the most genuine and large sounding musician in the group, yet stays participating thanks to its time and allround coherence, which are extraordinarily powerful.

This along with the big attribute-count, high build quality and outstanding screen make it a very difficult act to follow along with.