The P6 is Parasound's latest high end 'entry-level' stereo pre-amplifier for the acclaimed HALO series.
The P6 succeeds the P5 pre-amplifier that has delighted critics and owners alike with its great range of features, performance and adaptability. So why all the buzz about this new stereo P6 preamp? As ever with Parasound, because it sees the usual leap in standard features, sound quality and price in a preamp that is sure to surpass your expectations.
The new enhanced P6 ensures that you can bridge the analogue and digital divide in these multi-format days. So, that's why Parasound included a new high quality DAC (ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC) in the P6 to widen your software playback options. Not only does in now include support for DSD files and playback, it also has more extensive intuitive drivers and integration for the P6's USB connectivity too. Finally; to increase digital connectivity options a little further - they have also included another optical input as well.
Connectivity on the analogue front with the P6 is in abundance too with a plethora of analogue balanced and unbalanced inputs for a myriad of sources. Most importantly on the 'purest' analogue stage, as turntables are enjoying a healthy resurgence, Parasound have responded by improving their embedded phono stage to accommodate MM & MC cartridges with a wider choice of load impedances (phono input loading - MM: 38 dB / 47 k Ω & MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω).
Additionally, the P6 has a dedicated sub-woofer channel - with 2 output jacks for dynamic 2.1 listening and seamless integration with your home cinema surround sound system. This attention to detail you see from Parasound in terms of system accomodation also sees the deployment of a balanced XLR sub-woofer output and variable low frequency and high frequency crossovers makes the Halo P6 a highly adept pre-amplifier that really punches above it's weight.
Currently shipping from our European warehouse - please allow 7 days for delivery.
Features
ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC replaces the original Burr-Brown DAC
USB input is now capable of DSD & 384kHz/32-bit PCM (up from 96Khz/24-bit)
Burr Brown analog resistor ladder volume control
Dimmable front panel volume display
Upgraded USB receiver with "plug and play" operation with Windows 10
An additional optical input (2 total)
Ball bearing supported solid aluminum volume knob
Programable default turn on volume setting
Favorite volume memory with remote control button
Increased phono stage gain for lower output cartridges
Improved Left/Right channel separation and balance tracking
Sand blasted metal end caps replace plastic end caps on the P5
Updated cosmetics with subtle gold highlights
Preamp and DAC Features
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
