Parasound Halo P 6 2.1 Channel Preamplifier and DAC

Preamp with HT bypass, bass management, as well as onboard USB DAC, MM/MC phonostage, and dedicated high-current headphone amp.

The Parasound Halo P 6 is a stereo preamp that offers analog bass management with high- and low-pass crossovers, and front-panel subwoofer control. A home theater bypass input allows for surround sound integration.

Adding to the flexibility is an onboard Sabre DAC with a USB input that can handle 384/23 PCM audio and native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, and DoP DSD. There is also an MM/MC phonostage and a dedicated high-current headphone amp.

The P 6 uses a Burr Brown analog resistor ladder volume control with a ball-bearing-supported solid aluminum volume knob. There are balanced and single-ended line outputs and subwoofer outputs. The bass and treble controls come with a relay bypass to remove them from the signal path.

Features

• Bass and treble controls with relay bypass from remote or front panel
• Rear panel IR input and IR loop output jacks
• 12 Volt trigger output
• Dimmable front display
• Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
• Dedicated high-current headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120)

Specifications

Inputs
Digital:  USB, coax, 2 x optical
Analog: Stereo RCA phono, 5 x stereo RCA line, stereo XLR, stereo RCA HT bypass, 2 x RCA sub, 12 V trigger

Outputs: stereo XLR preamp, XLR sub, stereo RCA fixed, 2 x RCA sub, stereo RCA pre

Dimensions (WHD): 17-1/4″ x 4-1/8″ x 15″

Weight: 14 lb.