Parasound HINT 6 stereo integrated amplifier

Parasound HINT 6 stereo integrated amplifier

Parasound HINT The integrated amplifier is ideal for complex high-end speakers, but simpler speaker models also benefit from its musical qualities. What is unique is the adjustable line output with bass management to a separate subwoofer.

Did you know?
Parasound amplifiers are used by PIXAR to check soundtracks before a film is released.

High-resolution digital inputs and an adjustable MC/MM phono input, as well as a powerful headphone output and tone control, together with the high output power, form a universal and affordable package.

Keywords for preamplifier and DAC for the Parasound Hint 6: Latest ESS Sabre32 reference DAC, USB2 input for PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit, USB input for DSD64/DSD128/DSD256 and DoP DSD, coax and optical input for PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit bit, home cinema bypass for integration into surround sound systems. Subwoofer output with adjustable low pass, front subwoofer level control, front line input with level increase for mobile players, RCA and XLR input outputs, 12 volt trigger, 0.5 watt standby power consumption.

The P5 is a dream team for all sound sources and all high-quality speakers together with an A21 power amplifier or the A23, which has a higher wattage.

Additional information

• Burr Brown analog resistor ladder volume control
• Dimmable front panel volume display
• Updated USB receiver is Plug and play with Windows 10 and MAC
• An additional optical input (2 total)
• Ball bearing supported solid aluminum volume knob
• Programmable 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
• 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
• Analogue 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

Power amp features

• 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