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HALO HINT6 Integrated Amp Black
HALO HINT6 Integrated Amp Black
HALO HINT6 Integrated Amp
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HALO HINT6 Integrated Amp Black

Model AHINT6B · Series HALO

All-in-one integrated amp with 160 W, high-end DAC, phono stage, and headphone output. Streamline your system with seamless music and movie power.

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At a glance

All specifications
Current Capacity
45 amps peak per channel
Amplifier Damping Factor
> 800 at 20 Hz
Coax/Optical
up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM
Net Weight
33 lb. (15 kg)
Shipping Weight
45 lb. (20.4 kg)
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Overview

One Box, Total Control Over Music and Movies

The Parasound HINT 6 is a do‑it‑all integrated amplifier that unites a high‑end ESS Sabre32 DAC, MM/MC phono stage, headphone amp, and 160 W per channel into one elegant chassis. It’s compact yet commanding—equally at home with vinyl, high‑res streaming, or movie night.

Based on John Curl’s Class A/AB amplifier design, the HINT 6 delivers 160 W x2 into 8 Ω (240 W x2 into 4 Ω), includes an ESS Sabre32 Reference (ES9018K2M) DAC with USB up to 32‑bit/384 kHz and DSD256, and adds Home Theater Bypass with balanced XLR alongside multiple digital/analog inputs. Clean power, real flexibility.

Praised by audiophiles and reviewers alike

“The Hint 6 worked well with every speaker I threw at it… Recommended.” — Stereophile

“One of the best bargains right now in the high‑end amplifier category.” — ecoustics

“Bass is deep and tuneful, midrange pleasingly articulate, highs crisp…” — What Hi‑Fi?

Awards & Recognition

Stereophile — Recommended Components (Fall 2019)

Audiophilia — Star Component Award (Apr 14, 2023)

Highlights

  • 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 optica 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
  • 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

Specifications

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
Preamplifer 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

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Awards and press

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  • The lady of the house enters the scene, listens briefly and comments briefly and finally 'Sounds like a concert, it can stay!' You have to search for an amplifier that plays so completely and correctly for this price with the proverbial magnifying glass.

    Fidelity-Online, Germany November 2019

  • You'll be hard pressed to find another integrated amplifier at this price that can match the HINT 6's impressive list of features, power, and smooth and engaging sound.

    The Audio Beatnik August 2019

  • San Francisco-based Parasound continues to recalibrate accepted price-vs-performance expectations in the high end. The HINT 6 consistently reproduced all manner of music with remarkable confidence, consistency, and grace. Pairing the HINT 6 to my beloved Maggie 1.7i panels proved downright revelatory.

    Positive Feedback June 2019

  • The HINT 6 worked well with every speaker I threw at it. Absolutely breathtaking...exhilarating. I can't think of another integrated amplifier that offers so many options and has such solid, generous sound. Recommended.

    Stereophile May 2019

  • ...brilliantly detailed Parasound.

    Stereophile February 2019

  • This is a confident and enthusiastic amplifier that's just fun to listen to.

    What HiFi (UK) December 2018

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