ZC ZPre3 - Control4 Compatible
Compact Control, Full‑Sized Sound
Drop the Zpre3 into your system and small setups feel big: sources snap into focus, bass integrates cleanly with your sub, and switching stays effortless—no clutter, just control.
In a half‑width 1U chassis you get five analog inputs including a front‑panel Aux with +12 dB auto‑gain, variable & fixed outputs including a dedicated sub out, a true Home Theater Bypass that auto‑selects when the unit is off, and Control4‑ready 2‑way RS‑232 (plus 12 V trigger and IR) for smooth automation.
What listeners say
- “Great sounding preamp for price point and full of features for the compact size.”
- “Everything sounds great on this unit… a packed, small package.”
Covered by Parasound's 2-Year Parts & Labor Warranty.
Frequency Response:
10 Hz - 40 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion:(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
<0.015%
Interchannel Crosstalk:
62 dB at 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity :
250 mV = 1 V output
Total gain = 12dB (volume set to 100)
Unity Gain = Volume set to 88
Maximum Output: 3.5 V
Input Impedance:
24k Ω
Output Impedance:
470 Ω
S/N Ratio:
>100 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
>90 dB, input shorted, unweighted
DC Trigger Output:
12Vdc, 50ma
AC Power Requirement:
5 Watts powered on
0.5 Watts in standby
100 - 250 VAC 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
Width: 8.5" (220 mm)
Depth: 10" (254 mm)
Depth: 12" (305 mm) with AC cord and cables connected
Height, with feet: 2" (51 mm)
Height, without feet: 1.75" (45 mm), 1U
Weight
Net: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)
Shipping: 7.0 lbs (3.1 kg)
Rack Mount Accessory
May be Purchased Separately
- Front panel LCD function display with dimming
- Automatic turn on volume memory
- Favorite volume memory with remote control button
- 2-way RS232 w/ exact volume control & feedback
- Discrete commands for all functions
- Rename inputs to match connected source
- 5 audio inputs including a front panel Aux input
- Bypass input integrates easily w/ a Sonos Connect® etc.
- Bass, treble and balance adjustments by remote control
- Variable and fixed stereo outputs
- Variable and fixed mono/subwoofer outputs
- 12dB auto gain offset at front panel AUX to match levels of other sources
- 12V trigger output and rear panel IR input
- Control4 Driver available
- Rack mount kit sold separately