Parasound

HALO P6 Preamp

Name: HALO P6 Preamp
Brand: Parasound
SKU: PARASOUND-HALO-P6-PREAMP

الطراز AP6B · السلسلة HALO

Experience better sound from every source—vinyl, streaming, TV & more—with the HALO P6. A refined preamp that brings your music and movies to life.

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لمحة سريعة

جميع المواصفات

Net Weight: 14 lb. (6.3 kg)
Shipping Weight: 21 lb. (9.5 kg)

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ملفات للتنزيل2
الجوائز والصحافة7

نظرة عامة

Your System, Dialed‑In

Drop the Halo P6 into your rack and everything snaps into focus. Voices feel present, bass blends cleanly with your sub, and streaming loses the edge that keeps you from turning it up. Vinyl clicks. Long sessions get easier, and every source just sounds more like music.

Designed as a true 2.1‑channel control center, the P6 adds the pieces most systems are missing: an ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M) with USB up to 384 kHz/32‑bit and native DSD64/128/256, coax/optical 192/24, fully analog bass management with independent high‑pass/low‑pass crossovers and front‑panel sub level, MM/MC/MI phono (100 Ω or 47 kΩ), balanced XLR input, balanced & RCA pre‑outs, plus XLR + dual RCA sub outs. It also uses a resistor‑ladder volume control for fine, low‑noise steps, includes a high‑current TI TPA6120 headphone amp, and offers Home Theater Bypass for seamless 2‑channel + surround integration.

Praised by audiophiles and reviewers alike:

“The P 6 is a wonderful listen.” — Positive Feedback.

“The Halo P 6 preamplifier can do it all when it comes to a preamp.” — Future Audiophile.

“…the P 6 is a no‑brainer for anyone shopping for a digitally enabled preamplifier close to its asking price.” — Home Theater Review.

أبرز المزايا

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
Coax and optical inputs 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 input for MM, MC and MI 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 trigger output
Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
0.5w standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs

المواصفات

Specifications

Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01 %
Interchannel Crosstalk: > 70 dB at 20 kHz > 78 dB at 1 kHz
Preamplifier Stage Input Sensitivity: 300 mV in for 1 V Total Gain: 10 dB Max Output: 7.5V
S/N Ratio - Line Inputs 1- 5: > 108 dB (shorted, IHF A-weighted) > 88 dB (shorted, unweighted)
S/N Ratio - DAC Inputs: > 108 dB (IHF A-weighted) > 88 dB (unweighted)
S/N Ratio - Phono Input: MM > 80 dB (shorted, IHF A-weighted) MM > 70 dB (shorted, unweighted) MC > 67 dB (shorted, IHF A-weighted) MC > 55 dB (shorted, unweighted)
Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance: MM: 38 dB / 47 k Ω MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω
Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 24 k Ω Balanced: 100 k Ω per leg
Preamplifier Output Impedance: Unbalanced: 100 Ω Balanced: 470 Ω per leg
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)
Dimensions: Width: 17-1/4" (437 mm) Depth: 15" (381 mm) Depth, with cables 17" (432 mm) Height, with feet: 4-1/8" (105 mm) Height, without feet: 3-1/2" (89 mm), 2U
Net Weight: 14 lb. (6.3 kg)
Shipping Weight: 21 lb. (9.5 kg)
Power Requirement: Standby: 0.5 watts Power On: 15 watts 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz (automatic)10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB

ملفات للتنزيل

HALO P6 Preamp P6 Manualدليل الاستخدام · الإنجليزية · PDF، 595 كيلوبايت
تنزيل
HALO P6 Preamp P6 Cut Sheetورقة المواصفات · الإنجليزية · PDF، 900 كيلوبايت
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الجوائز والصحافة

The Halo P6 represents an unparalleled value because it would be nearly impossible to buy separate components that perform as well as each of its built-in features for less than perhaps double that of its selling price. This is appealing for any audiophile on a budget, for anyone assuming a secondary system as well as those looking to downsize a system without compromising performance or any key features
Future Audiophile January 2023
Despite a tendency to sound slightly dry with different sources, the Parasound P 6 contains so many features for the money that it becomes possibly to ignore. It contains a DAC and a surprisingly enjoyable MM/MC phono stage and a plethora of subwoofer hook-up options that explain why this is a "2.1 Channel" preamp. "If you want honesty and accuracy with a big dollop of flexibility, then definitely take a listen."
PARTTIME AUDIOPHILE BEST AMPLIFIERS, SUMMER 2022 GUIDE— Parasound Halo P 6 2.1 Channel Preamplifier and DAC
I can't tell you how many receivers I rejected for purchase in my youthful days because I could hear the tuner, tape, phono, cd, leaking thru to the selected source. The Parasound Halo P6 is absent this evil via all sources.
Audio Pursuit June 2021
the Parasound P 6 and Parasound A 23+ play together in a pleasingly balanced and precise manner, while still musical with tonality that tends toward warmth. The consistently very supple reproduction and simultaneously true-to-size presentation and pin-point positioning of individual instruments and voices is amazing. Yes, this is how HiFi is fun.
LowBeats (Germany) November 2020
The P 6's sonic performance punches well above its price point. With its ability to render tremendous amounts of detail, excellent build quality, impressive DAC and bass management, the P 6 is a no-brainer for anyone shopping for a digitally enabled preamplifier.
Home Theater Review.com March 2020
One strength is its capability to reproduce a wide sonic palette, with depth and plenty of micro information. Parasound's power amp is able to bring out the best bass from speakers. Different kinds of music made us appreciate the unusual character of this amplification. Outstanding!
ON-OFF (Spain) September, 2019
Together, the Parasound P 6 and A 23+ are dynamite. Pure sonic magic with brilliant dynamics, delicious midrange and impressive resolution. To get such good sound for the price of this duo seems almost unnatural. One incredibly appealing preamp-amplifier package from Parasound.
Stereo+ (Norway) January 2019