Parasound Halo Series HINT 6 Integrated Amp with Phono Preamp | 240W x 2 Channels | Black

The Parasound Halo HINT 6 is a fully integrated stereo amplifier combining a two-channel power stage, a preamplifier, a built-in phono stage with MM and MC cartridge support, and a 384 kHz capable DAC in a single 4U chassis. Delivering 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 240 watts per channel into 4 ohms with both channels driven, it serves as a complete one-box solution for high-performance stereo systems, including those centered on vinyl playback or digital sources.

The ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M DAC accepts USB audio up to 384 kHz at 32-bit and DSD natively at DSD 256, as well as coaxial and optical sources up to 192 kHz at 24-bit. The phono stage provides 41 dB of gain for MM cartridges at 47 kilohms and 54 dB for MC cartridges at 47 kilohms or 100 ohms. Frequency response covers 10 Hz to 100 kHz. Signal-to-noise ratio is 103 dB from line inputs and 106 dB from digital inputs. An onboard headphone amplifier is built on the Texas Instruments TPA6120A.

Key Features

• 160W x 2 into 8 ohms, 240W x 2 into 4 ohms, both channels driven
• Built-in MM/MC phono stage: 41 dB gain (MM), 54 dB gain (MC)
• ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M DAC: USB up to 384 kHz/32-bit, DSD 256 native
• Coaxial/optical digital inputs up to 192 kHz/24-bit
• SNR 103 dB from line input, 106 dB from digital input
• Onboard headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120A)
• 4U chassis, net weight 33 lbs

Specifications

• Rack Spacing: 4U
• Channels: 2-Channel
• Watts Per Channel: 201-300W
• Power Output @ 8 ohm: 160W x 2, 8 Ω both channels driven
• Power Output @ 4 ohm: 240W x 2, 4 Ω both channels driven
• Power Consumption: Standby: 0.5W Idling power: 70W Maximum: 750W 110-125 VAC 60 Hz or 220-250 VAC 50 Hz
• Current Rating: 45 amps peak, per channel
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.9% THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Power RMS: Yes
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 100kHz, +0/-3dB 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB
• Audio Crosstalk: > 70dB at 20kHz > 78dB at 1kHz
• Impedance Input: Unbalanced: 24kΩ Balanced: 100k Ωper legPhono Stage Sensitivity: MM: 41 dB / 47 k Ω; MC: 54 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω
• Impedance Output: 10 ohms
• Audio Gain: 28 dBTotal Preamp Stage Gain: 10dB
• Audio Features: High & Low Pass Crossover Slope: 12 dB per octave
• Sensitivity Input: for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω Unbalanced: 1 V Balanced: 1 V per legPreamplifier Stage: 300 mV in for 1 V at Preamp Output jack
• Signal to Noise Ratio: IHF A-weighted Line in: - 103 dB (input shorted) Digital in: - 106 dB
• Amplifier Requirements: Audio Trigger: 2 mV - 10 mV
• External Trigger Voltage: +9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA
• Connectors: XLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield) 2 = Positive 3 = Negative (Return)
• Pre-Amp Output: Unbalanced: 7 V (max)Balanaced: 9 V (max)
• Supported Sample Rates: USB: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM DSD Native: DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256 DSD over PCM (DoP) at 384 kHzCoax/Optical: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM
• Digital to Analog Conversion: ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M 384 kHz / 32-bit
• Features: USB 2.0 Controller: Savitech SA9227, 384 kHz / 32-bit Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments TPA6120A
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.25" x 5.25" x 16.25" (438 x 133 x 413mm) (without feet)17.25" x 5.63"x 16.25" (427 x 150 x 413mm) (with feet)Depth with cables: 17.25" (437mm)
• Weight: Net Weight: 33 lbs (15 kg) Shipping Weight: 45 lbs (20.4 kg)