NP5 Prisma vs Arcam rPlay
The rPlay's weight is 1.12 kg (2 lbs) against the NP5 Prisma's 0.5 kg (1 lbs) and its depth 124 mm against 125 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$600
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the NP5 Prisma
The Primare NP5 Prisma is a compact network player that adds Primare’s Prisma streaming and control platform to audio systems equipped with a digital input. It connects to a network via Ethernet or Wi‑Fi and provides coaxial S/PDIF and optical digital outputs for connection to an external DAC or digital-input amplifier. Supported features include Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, and DLNA/UPnP, along with playback from USB storage. PCM audio is supported up to 24-bit/192kHz; DSD from USB is converted to PCM for digital output.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- Yes
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 143 × 36 × 125 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.5 kg (1 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions