JL Audio Primacy CS Centerpiece
JL Audio Primacy CS Centerpiece
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FedEx Freight Service Comparison
| Feature / Service | Scheduled Curbside Delivery | White Glove Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled delivery appointment | ✔ | ✔ |
| Delivery location | Ground level only (garage, front door, loading dock) | Room of choice, any floor |
| Delivery team | 1 person | 2 people |
| Placement inside home/business | ✘ | ✔ |
| Upstairs / downstairs delivery | ✘ | ✔ |
| Unpacking | ✘ | ✔ (upon request) |
| Packaging removal | ✘ | ✔ (upon request) |
| Assembly / installation | ✘ | ✘ |
| Old item removal | ✘ | ✘ |
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If an item doesn't meet your expectations, you may return or exchange it in its original condition and packaging within 30 days for a full refund, minus shipping fees. Items shipped back in like new condition through standard shipping carriers will incur a minimum $15 return shipping fee. If the items were initially shipped through free scheduled delivery via motor freight (commonly referred to as LTL), returning them will result in return shipping fees starting at $150. These items include but are not limited to, oversized items such as TVs, certain subwoofers, floorstanding speakers, furniture, and most items weighing over 75 pounds. Return fees will also apply for exchanges. We want to treat your system as if it is our own and want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.
Please see the instructions below. We only accept returns for any product purchased directly from our website. If merchandise is not returned in its original condition or is missing packaging, manuals, accessories or other parts, or the resale value of the product has been impaired, a partial refund will be given and calculated on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Returnable Items
The following items cannot be returned or cancelled:
- Special/Custom Order Items
- Gift Cards
- In-ear headphones cannot be returned once the packaging has been opened due to personal hygiene reasons. Please contact our customer care team if you'd like help choosing.
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Turntables With a Broken Stylus: All turntables ship out with the stylus intact. If you return a turntable or phono cartridge with a broken or missing stylus you will be subject to a return fee. Please be careful when setting up your turntable and contact us with any questions.
Is It Easy To Return An Item?
Yes, simply give us a call at 888.899.8776 or you can email our support team at support@audioadvice.com. Many times our team of experts can help figure out why the product might not be working like you expected and get things fixed over the phone, so don’t be surprised if we ask a few questions, we love troubleshooting!
If our tech help can not make you happy, we will email over a return shipping label with a Return Number.
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The return shipping label we send you will have our address on it, just make sure you take the box to the right shipper (UPS, FEDEX, or USPS) as per the label.
If you are close to one of our stores, please let us know if it is more convenient for you to return it to us directly. You will still need to get a return number by contacting us and shipping and/or restocking charges may apply.
When Will I See My Refund?
It usually takes around 7-14 days for the refund to show up on the payment method you used. We do inspect all returns for damage and accuracy of the item inside the box before issuing a refund. Some items may be subject to shipping and restocking fees.
Can I Exchange My Purchase For Something Different?
Sometimes those big speakers just don’t fit in the room or you might have bought a small subwoofer and later found out you’d love a bigger one. If you would like to make an exchange within 30 days of receiving your item, just give us a call at 888.899.8776 or email support@audioadvice.com and we will help work out the details. Additional shipping charges and return costs may apply.
How Do I Cancel An Order?
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What Happens If My Order Is Defective?
This is actually pretty rare, most consumer electronics work fine out of the box 99.9% of the time. We’d like for you to contact us first by calling 888.899.8776 or email support@audioadvice.com so we can help get to the bottom of things. If your item is indeed defective during the first 30 days, we can usually exchange it for a new, replacement unit.
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How Do You Determine A Restocking Fee?
You may not believe it, but sometimes we receive items back that were put in the box with zero packaging and are completely destroyed or are missing many of the pieces that came with the item. We also track serial numbers and will get back different serial numbers. We’ve even seen different items than what we shipped out be returned. However, it’s very important to package your return properly so that nothing goes missing or gets damaged in shipping, which will result in a restocking fee or even no refund at all. If a product is opened and the market value of the product is reduced, then a restocking fee may be applied to the cost of restocking and the reduced market value of the product. The bottom line is if you treat us fairly, we will do the same.
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Overview
CS Centerpiece
Digital Audio
High-performance, triple-core DSP, operating at 32-bit/192 kHz audio resolution, matching the DSPs in each loudspeaker.
Connect all your sources and streaming services on your TV to the centerpiece via a single HDMI cable with support for ARC/eARC.
Connect your computer or other USB digital audio component to the centerpiece’s universal plug-and-play USB-C® connection.
Analog Audio
No op-amps or coupling capacitors are in its analog signal paths – only highly optimized discrete circuitry.
Connect additional source components via two pairs of analog inputs, each precisely optimized to drive the centerpiece’s dual-mono ESS analog-to-digital converters for maximum performance.
Connect two subwoofers or an external amplifier to the included analog outputs.
Remote Control Compatibility
Simple one-cable HDMI ARC/eARC connection to your compatible television enables a TV remote to adjust the volume level of the centerpiece when you’re watching TV or streaming content.
Input Connections
- HDMI audio with ARC/eARC (1)
- Optical digital (3)
- USB-C audio (1)
- Analog stereo (2 pr)
- Phono stereo (1 pr)
- P.A.R.C. calibration microphone (1)
Primacy Audio Systems
Primacy Centerpiece Compatible
Enhance your system with the optional Primacy CS Centerpiece, which allows for control of digital, analog, and streaming sources as well as Primacy Automatic Room Optimization (P.A.R.O.).
Connections and Streaming
The optional CS Centerpiece connects to your compatible loudspeakers via Dante® networking, preserving a high-resolution digital signal flow. You can also connect to your compatible smartphone or computer via Ethernet, Wi-Fi® connectivity or Bluetooth® technology, and stream audio from your favorite online sources.
User Profiles
Fine-tune your audio experience based on your room’s acoustics, seating position and frequency response preferences.
Room Optimization
When paired with your Primacy loudspeakers, you’ll get P.A.R.O., which measures and optimizes the entire system — as well as any additional powered subwoofers — for your room and listening position.
Active Design
Individual amplifier channels are connected to each driver section. This allows for optimal control and damping over each moving diaphragm.
Built-In Amplifiers
Each loudspeaker features multiple built-in amplifiers — one for each driver section — employing our most advanced switching technology. DSP filtering occurs at the input of each of the active amplifier channels.
Alloy Casting
The enclosure starts with a one-piece alloy casting, which includes many internal features, such as the bracing and ports for the woofer section.
High-Performance Triple-Core DSP
A digital signal processor, operating at 32-bit/192 kHz audio resolution, provides precise control over crossover filters, equalization, dynamics, delay, and phase.
Beautifully Built
Optional replaceable cosmetic panels are available in a variety of finishes to match a wide range of decors.
Details & Specs
General
| Construction | Primary cast aluminum alloy enclosure with secondary machining, glass top, and fascia Volume control: machined aluminum rotary dial with active lighting ring and push-button center cap |
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| Display | RGB AMOLED dead front, 640 x 320 pixels, 198 ppi, 70 x 43 mm active area |
| Circuitry Shielding | Modular architecture with isolated power supply and dedicated, fully shielded secondary enclosures for analog and phono subsections |
| Thermal Management | Active, quiet-flow fan cooling system with user-serviceable air intake filtration |
Streaming Functionality
| Streaming Functions | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect |
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| Network Standard | UPnP/DLNA |
| Source Level Trim | –12 dB to +12 dB in 0.5 dB steps |
Digital Signal Processing & Conversion
| Analog to Digital Converters | ESS SABRE PRO x 2 (mono mode) |
|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processor | AKM triple-core with Velvet Sound technology |
| Processing Resolution | 32-bit / 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion | Dedicated hardware asynchronous converters |
| Digital to Analog Converters | ESS SABRE Reference DACs x 2 (mono mode) |
Room Optimization
| Room Optimization | Primacy Automatic Room Optimization (P.A.R.O.) |
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| Measurement Engine | Dual FFT measuring time, frequency, and amplitude |
| Measured Results | Frequency response, impulse response, and phase |
| Computer Requirements | Windows 10 or later; macOS 14 or later |
Audio Settings
| Balance | Left/right channel slider |
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| Tone Controls | Off/on; Bass, Midrange, Treble: ±6.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps |
| E.L.F. Trim | –12 dB to 0 dB |
Network Digital Audio Transport
| Protocol | Dante audio over IP |
|---|---|
| Standard | 802.3ab compliant 1000BASE-T |
| Connections | Four RJ45 ports |
| Resolution | 2-channel at 32-bit / 192 kHz |
Analog Inputs
| Inputs | 2x RCA stereo inputs |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | 47 kΩ |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB 2 Hz to 80 kHz, +0, -3 dB |
| THD+N | <0.027% / <0.011% |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | >101 dB A-weighted |
Phono Inputs
| Type | MM/MC compatible |
|---|---|
| RIAA Accuracy | ±0.2 dB |
| Infrasonic Filter | 6 dB/octave at 22 Hz |
Digital Inputs
| Optical | 3x Toslink, up to 192 kHz / 24-bit |
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| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 with ARC/eARC |
| USB | USB-C; PCM up to 384 kHz, DSD up to 4x |
Subwoofer Outputs
| Outputs | RCA and XLR dual outputs |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage | XLR: 1.5V RMS RCA: 3.0V RMS |
| Controls | Level trim, low-pass filter, mono/stereo modes |
Network & Wireless
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet, 1000BASE-T |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 with AAC |
Electrical
| Voltage | 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | Standby: <7W Operation: ~52W |
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions H x W x D | 3.61" x 13.10" x 11.30" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18 lbs |
Remote Specifications
| Dimensions H x W x D | 1.20" x 6.61" x 3.98" |
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| Weight | 1.72 lbs |








