Parasound Halo Hint 6 Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC

The Parasound Halo Hint 6 integrated amplifier is a powerhouse of functionality and aesthetic benefits that makes it a fantastic focal point of a high-end two-channel audio system. It generates 160 watts of pure power per channel and provides a large number of digital and analogue ports for music sources. Additionally, because this amplifier is reliable at low impedances, a variety of speakers can be used with it. The amp’s high-bias Class A/AB amplifier architecture and a sizable toroidal transformer are both responsible for all of that power (more on that later.)

The Class A/AB power circuit is used by the HINT 6. Let’s break down the advantages as you don’t see an amplifier mentioned in such a unique way very often.

Class A designs are usually acknowledged by engineers and audiophiles to provide the clearest sound, although they can run hot and take up a lot of room. As a result, Class AB, a compromise that is frequently used in household audio amplifiers, transfers a portion of the audio signal to a different set of output transistors at high power levels. Although some signal purity may be lost when using AB, the amp will run more smoothly and effectively.

Although this is a fantastic amplifier for music listening, Parasound hasn’t forgotten about fans of home theatre. You may use the HINT 6’s increased power to drive the front left/right speakers in your surround sound system thanks to a section of inputs for home theatre bypass. To improve the power and clarity of the front speakers, just connect the preamp outputs from a home theatre receiver/processor to the specific home theatre bypass inputs.

• 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
• 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
• Updated cosmetics with subtle gold highlights