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The Parasound Halo HINT6, a high-performance Integrated Amplifier newly engineered by Parasound, continues the evolution of their product lineup. Nicknamed "HINT," it replaces the original Halo Integrated, which received widespread praise and rave reviews for its exceptional sound quality. Critics have hailed it as "exquisitely rich," extolling its unbeatable value, affordability, and impressive performance. The Halo Integrated was even recognized as a Class A Recommended Component by Stereophile, outshining fourteen other integrated amplifiers with higher average retail prices. The HINT 6 sets a new standard for high-end integrated amplifiers, offering a powerful, musical, and incredibly versatile performance. It delivers an unparalleled combination of exquisite performance and outstanding value, surpassing expectations for integrated amplifiers. Notable among its features is the volume control, which includes a new dimmable display that shows the precise volume level. Users can customize settings such as the turn-on volume and their preferred volume level. The
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Preamp and DAC Specifications
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Power Amp Specifications
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New Features (Changes from the original Halo Integrated)
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General
Power Output - (0.9% THD)
(Both channels driven, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
180 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS
270 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS
Power Output - (0.05% THD)
(Both channels driven, Thank 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS
240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS
Current Capacity
45 amps peak per channel
Frequency Response
10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.01 %, average listening levels
< 0.05 %, 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
Interchannel Crosstalk
> 70 dB at 20 kHz
> 78 dB at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio - IHF A-weighted
Line in: - 103 dB (input shorted)
Digital in: - 106 dB
Amplifier Damping Factor
> 800 at 20 Hz
Preamplifier Stage Input Sensitivity
300 mV in for 1 V at Preamp Output jacks
Total Preamp Stage Gain: 10 dB
Max Output Unbalanced: 7 V
Max Output Balanced: 9 V
Power Amplifier Stage Sensitivity
1 V at Bypass/Amp In for 28 V at Speaker Out
Total Amp Stage Gain: 28 dB
Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance
MM: 41 dB / 47 k Ω
MC: 54 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω
High & Low Pass Crossover Slope
12 dB per octave
Supported 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/Optical: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM
Digital to Analog Converter
ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M
384 kHz / 32-bit
USB 2.0 Controller
Savitech SA9227, 384 kHz / 32-bit
Headphone Amplifier
Texas Instruments TPA6120A
Output Impedance 10 ohms
XLR Pin Identification
1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)
Input Impedance
Unbalanced: 24 k Ω
Balanced: 100 k Ω per leg
Preamplifier Output Impedance
Unbalanced: 100 Ω
Balanced: 470 Ω per leg
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), 3U
Net Weight
33 lb. (15 kg)
Shipping Weight
45 lb. (20.4 kg)
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 rear panel
| Color | Tribute Monoblock Black 002-069 (Set of 2), Tribute Monoblock Silver 070-099 |