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ZC ZAmp V3
ZC ZAmp V3
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ZC ZAmp V3

Model AZAMP · Series Z Custom

Half-rack amplifier offering 45 Wpc (bridge to 90 W), toroidal power, headphone output, and auto-on—perfect for desktops, zones, or custom installs.

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At a glance

All specifications
Power
45 W per channel
Current capacity
12 amperes peak per channel
Frequency response
5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
IM distortion
< 0.05 %
Dynamic headroom
1.5 dB
Input Impedance
33 k Ω
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Overview

Small Amp, Big Personality

Drop the ZAmp v3 into your setup and small speakers wake up. Voices snap into focus, bass gets taut instead of boomy, and the whole presentation feels lively and effortless—even in tight spaces.

In a slim 1U chassis, it delivers 45 W x2 into 8 Ω (60 W x2 into 4 Ω) or 90 W bridged mono, using a fully discrete Class‑AB design with a toroidal transformer. Everyday integration is easy with 12 V trigger and audio‑sensing auto‑on, plus a front‑panel headphone jack and looping line outputs for flexible zones or bi‑amping.

Praised by reviewers

“…hardly a newcomer, but very feisty… I was really taken by its sound quality… a stellar bargain.” — Positive Feedback (John Marks).

“Amp was a Parasound Zamp v3 that proved an excellent partner for the Mini A for a desktop system.” — Home Theater HiFi.

Highlights

  • 45 watts per channel into 8 Ω
  • 60 watts per channel into 4 Ω
  • 90 watts bridged into 8 Ω mono
  • Fully discrete circuitry with Toroid power transformer
  • Low heat design
  • Headphone jack
  • Indicators for AC present and channel operating status
  • Automatic on/off by 9 - 12 V trigger
  • Gold-plated RCA input jacks and looping line output jacks
  • 5-way speaker terminals
  • Compact chassis; 1 rack space high
  • Rack mount kit sold separately (click to view)

Specifications

Power
45 W per channel
How much power it delivers to each speaker into its rated load.
Model code
PARASOUND-ZC-ZAMP-V3
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Specifications

Continuous power output
45 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, both channels driven 60 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, both channels driven 90 watts RMS x 1, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, minimum impedance
Current capacity
12 amperes peak per channel
Frequency response
5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Total harmonic distortion
< 0.07 % full power < 0.02 % typical levels
IM distortion
< 0.05 %
Dynamic headroom
1.5 dB
Inter-channel crosstalk
80 dB at 1 kHz; 60 dB at 20 kHz
Input Impedance
33 k Ω
Input Sensitivity
1.0 V for full output
Gain
25.5 dB stereo; 31.5 dB bridged mono (level controls at maximum)
S/N Ratio
116 dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted
Dimensions
8-1/2 w x 1-3/4 h x 10 d, 2 h with feet
Net weight
7 lbs.

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Awards and press

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  • Parasound's Zamp v.3 is hardly a newcomer, but, it's very feisty! I was really taken by its sound quality and its ability to drive loudspeakers of lower efficiency. And it is a stellar bargain, given the exceptional value proposition Parasound's Zamp v.3 represents.

    John Marks February 2016 Part 2

  • The Parasound system delivers a full sound that is clear and easy on the ears. ...on the whole, the system gives a very convincing performance across the spectrum. … The components of the Parasound Z Custom Series are really well made and have got the styling just right so they will fit in well in both domestic and business environments.

    UK HiFi Choice Magazine (October, 2014)

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