The American manufacturer Parasound go new ways. An integrated amplifier in the Halo series is on the horizon.
Parasound has a long tradition, and one of these traditions is that there are separate components they should be dabbling. This seems now to be changed - Halo Integrated launched.
It is a 160 watt amplifier Integrated Halo, where the topology of the power amp is designed by John Curl.
Otherwise it is much reminiscent of the relatively fresh P5 preamplifier here. DACs from Wolfson with USB, Optical and Coax inputs. This is also a 2.1-amp, with separate subwoofer outputs and built-in bass manager.
There is currently limited information about the details, but we take it for granted that also the Malo Integrated HT-Bypass. We must still be confirmed before it gains access to our exclusive list of amps with HT bypass.
Specifications from Parasound their websites:
- Frequency Response
10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0 / -3 dB - Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% - Power Output
RMS, All Channels Driven (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω - Input Impedance
Unbalanced: 24k Ω
Balanced: 100k Ωper leg - Output Impedance
Unbalanced: 100 Ω
Balanced: 470 Ωper leg - Hi & Low Pass Crossover Slope
12 dB / Oct - XLR Pin Identification
1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return) - Dimensions
Width: 17.1 / 4 "(437 mm)
Depth: 16 "(406 mm)
Height, with feet: 5.7 / 8 "(150 mm)
Height, without feet: 5.1 / 4 "(133 mm ) - Net Weight
33 lb. (15 kg) - Shipping Weight
45 lb. (20.4 kg) - Power Requirement
Standby: 0.5 Watts
Power On: 70 Watts
Maximum: 750 Watts
110-130 VAC 60 Hz or 220-260 VAC 50 Hz AC mains voltage is set on rear panel
Parasound imported into Norway of NCMS .
Read more about Parasound Halo Integrated with Parasound .
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