NuPrime design and build some of the most innovative and best sounding amplifiers in the world. Many NuPrime components are also remarkably affordable given the often astonishing sound and power they produce; this is directly attributable to their unique approach of combining Class A and D designs in designs that are entirely their own.
NuPrime have been a key partner with Totally Wired for over a decade and have rapidly expanded their range of components , going from the original introductory model – the IDA-16 integrated amplifier, to a comprehensive eco-system of specialist audio components We are here to help you navigate the NuPrime range and find just the right right component or system for you.
Change is inevitable and the means of listening to music is rapidly evolving. The body of recorded music grows by the day with countless genres. As does the variety of formats. Your own tastes, existing system and even the rooms you listen to in, will add to this infinite variability. So there is every reason to seek out a bespoke solution.
That’s why the NuPrime range covers analogue and digital, deals with multiple sources and formats and often allows customisation. NuPrime components will run well with almost any loudspeaker and respond well to system upgrades such as cabling.
In 2024 you’ll find NuPrime delivering some truely remarkable components. Let’s look at the newest first.
The NuPrime AMG series is, first and foremost, about uncompromised sound quality. This is why they are separate specialised components and incorporate NuPrime’s very best technologies. The name AMG is a play on one of the key specifications of the amplifiers – the 1 Meg (million) Ohm input impedance and it might just be a coincidence that the same 3 letters have a performance reputation in the automative sphere.
The first 3 components in this line – the PRA preamplifier, STA stereo power amp and HPA headphone amp are little pieces of affordable audio luxury, resolutely analogue, minimalist and focused. All set new standards for NuPrime with a fluid yet detailed sound and the quietest background yet. The STA stereo amplifier has the ability to be bridged, turning it into a 300 watt mono power amplifier, effectively a forth option within the range.
The new AMG STA-SE power amplifier is a complete re-working of the original with major improvements have been made to both the power supply and the actual music producing circuitry which, from my own listening, have made a huge positive difference to the audible performance of what I already regarded as NuPrime’s best work.
The AMG DAC is effectively two components in one – both a Digital to Analogue converter, but also a highly refined analogue preamplifier. There’s a real emphasis on the ‘analogue’ sound qualities inherent in the AMG series yet the reality for many listeners is that digital sources constitute a significant part of our listening. NuPrime have already set themselves a high bar with both the AMG PRA preamp on the analogue side and the recently upgraded Evolution DAC on the digital. The AMG DAC brings elements of both to the party, but also has its own unique character.
NuPrime 9X series
The new IA-9X integrated amplifier ties together technologies at opposite ends of the NuPrime range. At first glance this compact and affordable analogue integrated amplifier looks like and amalgam of the recently upgraded 9 series separate pre and power amplifiers. But there’s more going on here as it’s taken the performance to an even higher level by incorporating key circuit elements from the new flagship stereo power amplifier – the Evolution STA.
There’s compact and then there’s tiny. But the NuPrime STA-100 sounds anything but and is the most wickedly exciting affordable power amplifier you’ll ever hear. Read more about this little stunner here.
OMNIA is as much a concept as physical hardware. ‘Do everything’ is as good a translation as any and at the heart of the range is the just released Omnia A-300SE integrated streaming amplifier. The features go past comprehensive to the point where you’d be hard pressed to experiment with every possible setting. And because software is at the heart of Omnia there is scope for further improvement.
The A-300SE is remarkable in that it packs so much into a small sleek package, is seriously powerful yet cool running and despite all the options is intuitive and easy to use. For many people their first experience of component audio with be some form of cheap AV receiver – these are sold on features but as everyone finds out soon enough there’s no such thing as a free lunch and most AVR’s fall far short when it comes to playing music. The A-300SE will cover most of the features they have become familiar with but because it’s stereo and music only, it’s a lot simpler to set up and use.
The free NuPrime Omnia App for both Apple and Andriod is as much a part of this component as the amplifier itself. This allows you to access an entire world of music via streaming services and all your own stored music from your home network.
The Omnia platform extends to other new models – The Stream Mini brings some of the the functionality of the A-300SE to other existing amplifiers and DACs – it’s a simple and affordable choice.
NUPRIME X are a tightly focused range of power amplifiers that I have a particular fondness for. The MCX 2 550 watt stereo power amplifier was the first of it’s generation and has now been replaced by even more advanced models the Fusion X range detailed here.
These amplifiers are perfect for anyone who loves live sound and, as you might imagine with the multiple channel options are great for killer surround sound systems.
Power and Network upgrades. One of the significant spin-offs from NuPrime’s design work within their amplifiers is the range of accessory components dedicated to improving the performance of existing systems. The LPS-205 and 212 are very high quality 5v (USB) and 12v power supplies for many turntables, phono stages and transports.
On the Network side of things you have a number of cool little boxes which add streaming capabilities via both Bluetooth and Wifi, improve ethernet performance and generally just solve problems of connectivity and quality. Things evolve quickly in this space which is why we’ll just link you to NuPrimes appropriate page here.
