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 P 5
Updated cosmetics with subtle gold highlights
HALO P6 Preamp
Regular price$2,099.00
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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
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
Future Audiophile January 2023 "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"
PARTTIME AUDIOPHILE BEST AMPLIFIERS, SUMMER 2022 GUIDE— Parasound Halo P 6 2.1 Channel Preamplifier and DAC "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.""
Audio Pursuit June 2021 "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."
LowBeats (Germany) November 2020 "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." » English Translation PDF
Home Theater Review.com March 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."
ON-OFF (Spain) September, 2019 "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!"
Stereo+ (Norway) January 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."
