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C O N T E N T S
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Welcome!
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Additional information
S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N
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Issue: A35.8/1 (4/10/2021)
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of
continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Primare AB.
Primare is a trademark of Primare AB.
This guide was produced by
Human-Computer Interface Ltd.
http://www.interface.co.uk
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W E L C O M E !
Congratulations on selecting your new A35.8 Eight Channel Amplier
This user guide describes the features and explains how to set up the amplier for the best sound quality and
ease of operation in order to allow for the most enjoyable reproduction of sound from all your sources.
For additional support and assistance please contact your local authorized Primare dealer, or visit our website at
www.primare.net.
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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
1 Unpack the A35.8
Your A35.8 is supplied with:
Mains cable
IR/Trigger cable
AC Polarity Pen (with batteries)
If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier. We recommend you retain the packaging in case
you need to transport the unit at a later date.
Note that due to the high current draw, the A35.8 features a C20 IEC socket on the back panel, rather than the
usual C13/14 IEC socket, so a replacement power cord should be terminated in a C19 IEC plug.
2 Connect speakers and inputs
The A35.8 can be used in a number of different speaker congurations. For examples of typical congurations
see System congurations.
Direct connection
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Each channel of the A35.8 can be connected directly to a loudspeaker of between 2Ω and 8Ω impedance.
Connect the loudspeaker to the + and – terminals of the appropriate channel on the back panel.
Set the channel switch to the centre position, 2: 2-CHANNEL.
Connect the input to the RCA or XLR input of the same channel, and set the RCA/XLR switch to the
appropriate position.
Note that each pair of channels must both use the same type of input.
Bridged connection
Alternatively, any adjacent pair of channels can be connected to a single loudspeaker in bridged mode to
achieve a higher power output.
Connect the loudspeaker to the + and – terminals indicated SPEAKER BRIDGED on the appropriate
channel.
While no damage will occur, it is recommended not have any wires connected to the unused outputs.
Set the channel switch to the bridged position, 1: BRIDGED.
Connect the input to the RCA or XLR input of the even-numbered channel, and set the RCA/XLR switch to the
appropriate position.
This will attenuate the input so the loudspeaker sounds as loud as if it was connected using a direct connection to
one channel. This makes it easier to have a mixture of directly connected loudspeakers, and bridged
loudspeakers, in a single conguration.
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Alternatively, set the channel switch to 3: BRIDGED +6dB. This leaves the input unattenuated, so the bridged
loudspeaker will sound 6dB louder than one connected directly to a single channel.
Bi-amped connection
Four channels can be used to connect separately to the bass and treble units of a pair of loudspeakers to drive
them in bi-amped mode. Because of the way the outputs are congured internally the right loudspeaker should
use two odd-numbered channels, and the left loudspeaker should use two even-numbered channels, as shown
above.
Use either the RCA or XLR inputs for all four channels, and set the two RCA/XLR switches in the appropriate
position.
Connect the right loudspeaker treble and bass inputs to two of the odd-numbered inputs.
Connect the left loudspeaker treble and bass inputs to the two corresponding even-numbered inputs.
Set the two channel switches to the centre position, 2: 2-CHANNEL.
Connect the loudspeaker outputs to the corresponding treble and bass units for each loudspeaker.
Making the speaker connections
The terminals can accept speaker cables terminated with bare wires, spade terminals, or banana plugs.
For the best sound quality connect the red wire from each speaker to the red terminal marked + and the black
wire from each speaker to the black terminal marked –.
To connect bare wires unscrew the terminal, pass the bare wire through the hole in the terminal bolt, and clamp
the wire in place by screwing the terminal back down hand tight.
Making the input connections
While no damage will occur, it is not recommended to have both the XLR and RCA inputs of a channel
connected at the same time.
If you are using the RCA inputs use high quality stereo RCA leads.
If you are using the XLR inputs use balanced XLR cables.
3 Connect power
Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the A35.8 into the power connector on the back panel, and
connect the other end to a wall socket.
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If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please contact your supplier for an alternative cable.
Note: See Phase for information about getting the best sound from your A35.8.
WARNING: Always disconnect the A35.8 from the mains power before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
Switch on the A35.8, using the switch on the back panel.
The A35.8 will go into standby mode, indicated by the front panel light dimly illuminated.
4 Switch on
Press the front panel standby switch, in the middle of the Primare logo.
The indicator light will blink for a few seconds before staying on.
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Welcome!
Getting started
System congurations
Back-panel connections
Technical specication
Additional information
S Y S T E M C O N F I G U R A T I O N S
The bridging capabilities of the A35.8 allow it to be used in a variety of two- and multi-channel system
congurations, in some cases with additional ampliers, to suit most system requirements.
This section describes some typical congurations, with information about how you would connect the A35.8
and other ampliers in each system.
2.0 Stereo system
Two-channel bi-amplied system with one A35.8, all pairs of outputs bridged, providing peak power of 4×375
watts or 750 watts per pair per channel at 8Ω:
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5.1 Dolby/DTS system
Uses bridged pairs of outputs for Front Left, Right, and Centre, with the remaining two outputs for the Surround
Left and Right:
7.1 Dolby/DTS system
Uses one bridged pair of outputs for Centre, with the remaining outputs for the Front Left and Right, Surround Left
and Right, and Rear Surround Left and Right:
5.1.2 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X System
Uses a bridged pair of outputs for Centre, with the remaining outputs for the Front Left and Right, Surround Left
and Right, and Height Left and Right.
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7.1.2 Atmos/DTS:X system
Adds an A35.2 stereo amplier for the Front Left and Right speakers.
Uses one bridged pair of outputs from the A35.8 for Centre, and the remaining outputs from the A35.8 for
Surround Left and Right, Rear Surround Left and Right, and Height Left and Right:
5.1.4 Atmos/DTS:X system
Adds an A35.2 stereo amplier for the Front Left and Right speakers.
Uses one bridged pair of outputs from the A35.8 for Centre, and the remaining outputs from the A35.8 for
Surround Left and Right, Front Height Left and Right, and Rear Height Left and Right:
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7.1.4 High-Power Atmos/DTS:X System
Adds three bridged A35.2 ampliers for Front Left, Right, and Centre speakers.
The A35.8 provides the Surround Left and Right, Rear Surround Left and Right, and Front and Rear Left and Right
Height speakers:
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9.1.6 Atmos/DTS:X system
Two A35.8 ampliers, one pair of outputs bridged for the Centre speaker, and the remaining 14 outputs for Front
Left and Right, Wide Left and Right, Surround Left and Right, Rear Surround Left and Right, and Front, Middle,
and Rear Left and Right Height speakers:
13.1 Auro 3D system
Uses two A35.8 ampliers, with bridged pairs of outputs for the Front Left and Right speakers, and the remaining
11 outputs for the Centre speaker, Front Left and Right Height speakers, Surround Left and Right speakers, Middle
Left and Right Height speakers, Rear Surround Left and Right speakers, Rear Left and Right Height speakers, and
Top speaker:
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B A C K - P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S
The following diagram explains the function of each of the connectors on the back panel:
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