{"product_id":"nuprimeida9si","title":"NuPrime IDA-9 Digital Integrated Amplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NuPrime IDA-9 is a compact digital integrated amplifier that combines DAC, preamplifier and power amplifier in a single case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is a lot of functionality for a device the size of a thick book – and that is exactly the point. An integrated DAC, a Class-A input stage and a fast Class-D power stage work together in a small space, with no stack of boxes in your rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the IDA-9?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuPrime, founded in 2014 by Jason Lim, is a hybrid Class-D specialist. In the IDA-9, a Class-A input stage sets the tone, and a 600 kHz Class-D power stage delivers 2 × 200 watts into 8 Ω. No half-metre-wide chassis, no 20 kg transformer – and still enough authority for most speakers. Mass simply doesn't equal class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuPrime positions the 9X series for compact systems with a natural sound and fair value for money. Within it, the IDA-9 follows the motto \"Power. Detail. Simplicity.\" – a one-box system for digital and analogue sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCompact powerhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 200 W into 8 Ω (2 × 250 W into 4 Ω) from a case that disappears on any desk and in any sideboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eClean power:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ANC-GaN power supply with two-phase power factor correction feeds the power stage – fast, efficient and without a heavy toroidal transformer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM up to 32 bit \/ 384 kHz and DSD256 via USB – no external converter needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eVolume with a memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 steps of 0.5 dB, adjustable per input and stored – no jump in volume when switching sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eVariable output:\u003c\/strong\u003e One RCA pair with regulated level and full frequency range, for example for an active subwoofer or an additional power amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-B, coaxial, optical and one analogue RCA input; the NuPrime USB-A port lets you optionally add a Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi receiver (BTR-HD, LP10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/61xOKn8vvH4\" title=\"NuPrime Audio 9 series\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the IDA-9 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to play their digital music – PC, streamer, console – centrally and in good quality, without building a rack full of boxes. Ideal on the desk, in a minimalist living room and for compact and floorstanding speakers that favour fast, precise bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e The IDA-9 is a digital specialist with exactly one analogue RCA input and no headphone output. Turntables work, but only with an external phono preamplifier. If you want to fill a large hall with low-sensitivity floorstanders, you are better off with a power amplifier with more reserves – and if you are after the tactile charm of a classic heavyweight with big knobs, you won't warm to this slim bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the IDA-9 to anyone who wants to boil an entire hi-fi chain down to the essentials. You get DAC, preamplifier and 2 × 200 watts in one case, plus a variable output for a subwoofer or power amplifier. If you want to reduce space, cable clutter and complexity, this is a very grown-up decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class-A input stage + 600 kHz Class-D power stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANC-GaN power supply with two-phase power factor correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power (RMS):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 200 W into 8 Ω, 2 × 250 W into 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats (USB):\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 16–32 bit up to 384 kHz, DSD up to DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats (optical\/coaxial):\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM up to 192 kHz (coaxial up to 384 kHz according to the manufacturer), DoP for DSD64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × USB-B, 1 × coaxial, 1 × optical, 1 × NuPrime USB-A port for optional Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × stereo RCA, digitised internally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaker terminals, variable RCA output (full frequency range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 steps of 0.5 dB, adjustable per input, with memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.005 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 235 × 55 × 281 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e NuPrime isolation feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e IDA-9, remote control; further accessories on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich speakers suit the NuPrime IDA-9?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 2 × 200 W into 8 Ω, the IDA-9 drives compact speakers and many floorstanding speakers with ease. Its strength is the speed of the power stage – it rewards speakers with precise, controlled bass. For very large, low-sensitivity speakers in big rooms, we are happy to advise you on whether a separate power amplifier makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate DAC for the IDA-9?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The IDA-9 has a built-in DAC and processes PCM up to 32 bit \/ 384 kHz and DSD256 via USB. You connect your PC, streamer or console directly via digital. An external DAC only makes sense if you are looking for a very specific converter sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the IDA-9 have a headphone output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the NuPrime data sheet, no: the outputs are speaker terminals and a variable RCA output. For headphones you need a separate device. We are happy to work out with you which solution suits the rest of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect a turntable to the IDA-9?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, via the analogue RCA input – however, you need an external phono preamplifier, as the IDA-9 has no phono input. The signal is digitised internally. We are happy to work out with you which phono stage suits your cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the NuPrime IDA-9 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we know the device from everyday use and tell you honestly what it suits and what it doesn't. Andy and Maurizio advise you personally on speaker matching, placement and sources – by phone, via WhatsApp or in person in Wädenswil. Service and installation are handled by our own technician, with no call centre in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IDA-9 is all the electronics in one box – the rest grows with it step by step:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e with a coaxial or optical output turns the IDA-9 into a complete streaming system; the Stream 9X from the same series is built for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The IDA-9 has no headphone output. If you also listen with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, you need a separate amplifier for them – we are happy to tell you which one suits the rest of your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e that favour fast, precise bass – with 2 × 200 watts you can afford to be demanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork and power:\u003c\/strong\u003e For streaming setups, NuPrime offers a network switch and power conditioner. NuPrime itself writes that the audible effect depends on the rest of the system – we will tell you honestly whether it is worth it in your case. More in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore from the series: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nuprime\"\u003eNuPrime\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989544694096,"sku":"NP-IDA-9-SVR","price":1549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/nuprime-ida-9-digital-vollverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.png?v=1786617819","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/nuprimeida9si","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}