February 2023

Video: Primare A35.8 Multi-Channel Amplifier Review
An eight-channel amplifier for both audiophiles and immersivephiles.
Video featuring hi-fi+ Editor Alan Sircom and Terry Medalen of Primare

  hi-fi+ Editor Alan Sircom speaks to Terry Medalen of Primare about the new A35.8 eight-channel amplifier. This bridgeable amplifier modules allow for a wide range of stereo and multi-channel system designs. Terry also argues why Dolby Atmos might just be the audiophile choice of the future.

Meanwhile, those who just want stereo can use the A35.8 as the ultimate bi-amplified option with 1500 Watt on tap to drive almost any stereo loudspeaker you can think of with power reserves to spare! With all eight channels, the Primare A35.8 features 150 Watts per channel @ 8 Ohms and 300 Watts @ 4 Ohms. Analog inputs include both unbalanced RCA and balance XLR.

Has Primare just made the ultimate in multi-channel amplifier flexibility? Let's find out.

Primare's Terry Medalen sits down with hi-fi+ Editor Alan Sircom at the Warsaw Audio Video Show 2022 to discuss the idea behind the eight channels as well as some thoughts on audiophiles / immersivephiles^TM and Dolby Atmos immersive audio.

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