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Parasound Halo Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Product Description
Descriptions:
Preamp and DAC Features
- Latest generation ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
- Asynchronous USB 2.0 supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit
- USB input decodes Native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and DoP DSD
- Windows USB drivers for ASIO & WASAPI
- Mac OS does not require any drivers
- Coax and optical accept PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
- Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
- Home theater bypass input for surround sound integration
- Front panel subwoofer level control
- Dedicated high current headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120)
- Phono for MM & MC with 100 Ω or 47k Ω load
- Front panel Aux input with automatic +12 dB gain stage
- 5 pairs RCA line level Analog inputs
- 1 pair XLR balanced Analog input
- Balanced XLR and RCA left and right preamp outputs
- 1 balanced XLR and 2 RCA subwoofer outputs
- Bass & treble controls with relay bypass from remote or front panel
- Rear panel IR input and IR loop output jacks
- 12 Volt input and output to triggers
- Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
- 0.5w standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs
Power Amp Features
- 160 Watts x 2 @ 8 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven)
- 240 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven)
- Power amp circuit topology designed by legendary John Curl
- Direct amplifier input to bypass preamp section
- High bias class A/AB operation
- Oversized shielded toroid power transformer
- Dual-mono power supply and power amplifier
- 40,000uF power supply filter capacitance
- Matched JFET input stages and MOSFET driver stages
- 12 high voltage/high current bipolar output transistors
- Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts
- Over temp and short circuit relay protection
Specifications:
Power Output - Both channels driven
(0.05% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
240 watts x 2 @ 4 ΩPreamp Stage Input Sensitivity
300 mV in for 1 V at Pre Out jacksTotal Preamp Stage Gain: 10 dB
Max Output Unbalanced: 7 V
Max Output Balanced: 9 VXLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)Power Output - Both channels driven
(0.9% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)180 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
270 watts x 2 @ 4 ΩPower Amplifier Stage Sensitivity
1 V at Bypass/Amp In for 28 V at Speaker OutTotal Amp Stage Gain: 28 dB Input Impedance Unbalanced: 24 k Ω
Balanced: 100 k Ω per legCurrent Capacity 45 amps peak per channel Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance MM: 35 dB / 47 k Ω
MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 ΩOutput Impedance Unbalanced: 100 Ω
Balanced: 470 Ω per legFrequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB High & Low Pass Crossover Slopes 12 dB per octave Dimensions Width: 17-1/4" (437 mm)
Depth: 16-1/4" (413 mm)
Depth, with cables 17-1/4" (437 mm)
Height, with feet: 5-7/8" (150 mm)
Height, without feet: 5-1/4" (133 mm), 3UTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.01 %, average listening levels
< 0.05 %, 160 watts x 2 @ 8 ΩSupported DAC Sampling Rates USB: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM
DSD Native: DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256
DSD over PCM (DoP) at 384 kHz
Coax/Opt: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCMNet Weight 33 lb. (15 kg) Signal to Noise Ratio - IHF A-weighted Line in: - 103 dB (input shorted)
Digital in: - 106 dBDigital to Analog Converter ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M
384 kHz / 32-bitShipping Weight 45 lb. (20.4 kg) Amplifier Damping Factor > 800 at 20 Hz USB 2.0 Controller VIA VT1731, 384 kHz / 32-bit Power Requirement Standby: 0.5 watts
Idling power: 70 watts
Maximum: 750 watts
110-125 VAC 60 Hz or 220-250 VAC 50 Hz
AC mains voltage is set on rearHeadphone Amplifier Texas Instruments TPA6120A
Output Impedance 10 ohmsAll eligible company warranty and service support is being provided on Parasound Halo Integrated Stereo Amplifier