Hello! I’ve been trying to figure something out about the Prime Go+ ever since it was announced, but I can’t find the information anywhere: has the internal processor (not the Amazon DRM) been changed? Is it faster? I ask this because I’m considering buying it, but I’m hesitant about getting the black model since it has a LAN connection, which would be very important to me as I’ll be using it to sync external drum machines with Ableton Link, and I don’t trust WiFi, especially during live performances. I’ve been told that I could use the USB port with a dongle, so that would solve the issue, though I’d prefer to have an ethernet cable directly. So, if the internal chip of the new Prime Go+ is faster, it would make sense to get the new one for a better future-proof investment; otherwise, I would go for the black one.
There is actually little chance that this is the case.
Some reviews have indicated that the prime go+ had a newer processor. But newer does not necessarily mean faster.
All Engine OS units currently run on a platform based on a Rockchip Rk3288 chip. It is likely that the latest prime go+ units will have a newer version of the Rk3288, with a finer engraving, which helps reduce power consumption, and therefore increase battery life.
A finer engraving also allows the processor to heat up less, and if it heats up less it is possible to slightly increase its operating frequency which is perhaps the case here, but no one could say for sure.
And even if there was a slight increase in the processor frequency, it would make little difference in terms of performance and you should certainly not expect to have the performance of a latest generation processor.
At best, it’s just a slight revision of the original processor with roughly similar raw performance.
Any change to the processor performance is lightly to be very marginal: the black Prime Go has a fast and responsive interface: it is not slow.
to be honest if it’s the same as the prime 4+ update from prime 4, the main features on that was a newer bluetooth chip, amazon DRM chip etc but the processor was the same, I would say this is likely the case with the prime go+, however I’m considering getting one as a backup unit to replace my old mc6000mk2 back up unit.
Well yes it is a prime go+ not a prime go2, so the changes are minor
I would like to update the thread with this information that has come out on the InMusic website, which clarifies some aspects regarding this topic: it seems that the processor’s efficiency has been slightly improved, and the possibility of using wired Ethernet via a USB adapter has been confirmed, so there is an official note about it. In this case, I am leaning towards purchasing the new model.
Here the webpage:
More efficient is a fuzzy concept
More efficient for what? More efficient to extend battery life? More efficient to improve track loading time or playlist display time?
Efficiency is a different concept from power
If it is indeed a finer engraved rk3288 processor, then yes it consumes less energy and is more efficient to preserve battery life. But this does not indicate in any way that it is faster to process the different tasks than the previous prime go (which was already very fluid and fast to use)
You must consider the following three points in your choice
- Is Amazon Music important to me?
- Is 30 minutes of extra battery life a decisive point
- Do the two previous differences justify the price difference of the prime go+ if I can find a much cheaper prime go?
These are the only questions you need to ask yourself.
Use a USB hub with LAN, problem solved plus you can add more USB drives. I use the Reloop stand/hub and you can also power the Prime GO+ with the right USB-C to DC cable.
Finer engraving? Do you mean built on a small node process?
Yeah that’s what I mean.
With new lithography technologies allowing for finer semiconductor etching processes, 7nm, 6nm or even 4nm, it is not impossible that there will be a more recent revision of the Rk3288. The finer the process, the lower the energy consumption.
Remember that the original Rk3288 from 2014 was etched in 28nm
Hi The Prime go has already Bluetooth inside unlike the P4. The only new functions are Amazon Music access and bluetooth out, that is all… Waiting for a New Prime 4…5…6…
No, the Prime 4 does have Bluetooth. It’s just not being used. A Denon decision.
I see that Prime Go original can do Bluetooth In / Out as well after firmware update 4.1
The Prime Go was a later release than the Prime 4 so probably used a slightly newer chip. It’s that simple.