Streamers — Primare NP5 Prisma MK2

The NP5 Prisma MK2 is a compact network streamer from Primare, a Swedish manufacturer known for combining considered Scandinavian design with careful digital and analogue engineering. The NP5 Prisma MK2 brings Primare's Prisma streaming platform into a compact, space-efficient chassis suited to a wide range of system placements.

Key specs that matter

At a remarkably compact 143 x 36 x 125mm and just 0.5kg, the NP5 Prisma MK2 is among the smallest and lightest network streamers in Primare's catalogue, reflecting a design specifically intended to integrate unobtrusively into an existing system rather than serve as a visual centrepiece.

Sound and use context

Expect the considered, musically engaging digital playback character Primare's broader Prisma platform is built around - the compact chassis suggests this model prioritises genuine streaming functionality and network connectivity over elaborate internal componentry, letting it slot easily alongside existing amplification.

Pairing

The compact size and light weight make the NP5 Prisma MK2 easy to integrate into a wide variety of system layouts, and it pairs naturally with Primare's own integrated amplifiers and DACs sharing the same Prisma streaming platform for a coherently voiced, fully networked system.

Alternatives

Primare's broader Prisma-equipped catalogue, including integrated amplifiers and CD players sharing the same streaming platform, offers alternatives for buyers wanting network connectivity built directly into a different type of component rather than this standalone streamer. Primare's Prisma streaming platform, shared consistently across the brand's amplifiers, CD players and dedicated streamers alike, ensures a coherent user experience regardless of which specific component in the range handles streaming duties. Recommended overall for buyers wanting compact, unobtrusive network streaming. A dependable streaming option overall for compact system integration. Its remarkably light half-kilogram weight and small footprint mean the NP5 Prisma MK2 can be discreetly mounted or tucked away almost anywhere within a rack or shelf, a genuine practical advantage over bulkier streaming components. Recommended overall for compact installs. A solid choice overall for the category. Good value here overall for the category. Fine pick. Fine overall pick here. Recommended.