HALO Hint 6 integrated amp

The HINT6 integrated amplifier offers high-end performance in a compact and stylish design. With two channels delivering 160 watts per channel into 8 Ω, it delivers exceptional audio performance. The high bias Class A/AB operation ensures accurate and detailed sound reproduction. Its stable operation into 2 Ω loads provides flexibility for various speaker configurations. The direct-coupled design, without capacitors in the signal path, preserves signal integrity and enhances transparency. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and gold-plated speaker terminals, it offers versatility and reliability.

An especially useful feature of the HINT 6 its innovative high and low pass crossover network. This provides analog bass management as well as easy integration of subwoofers and stereo speakers. With the HINT 6 crossover network your subwoofer(s) is easily shared by two channel and multi-channel playback. This works in tandem with the Home Theatre Bypass input for a seamless transition whenever you select two channel or multi-channel operation.

The HINT 6 is powerful, musical and uncommonly versatile. With such exquisite performance and compelling value, the HINT 6 is the new benchmark for high-end integrated amplifiers.

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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

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

Power Output - (0.05% THD, 20Hz - 20kHz): 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω (RMS), 240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω (RMS)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 / -0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz - 20 kHz): < 0.01 %
Interchannel Crosstalk:   -70 dB at 20 kHz,  -78dB at 1 kHz
Phono Stage Gain / Input Impedance MM: 41 dB / 47 k Ω
Phono Stage Gain / Input Impedance MC: 54 dB / 100 Ω
S/N Ratio – Line Inputs: > 103 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
S/N Ratio – Digital Inputs: > 106 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
DAC Maximum Sampling Rates (PCM only): 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
Dimensions H x W x D: Height, 150mm with feet), 438 mm, 437mm (with cables connected)
Weight: 15 kg