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Parasound Halo Series HINT 6 Integrated Amp with Phono Preamp | 240W The Parasound Halo Series HINT 6 is a high-performance integrated amplifier with a built-in phono preamp, delivering 240 watts per channel. Renowned for its exceptional sound quality and value, the HINT 6 offers audiophile-grade features at a fraction of the cost of competing models. Key Features 240W per channel Class A/AB amplifier with a custom 1.1 kVA toroid power transformer High-resolution 32-bit ESS Sabre32® Reference DAC supporting PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD256 Phono input with three-position load/gain selector compatible with all cartridge types Balanced XLR inputs and outputs plus RCA subwoofer outputs for flexible connectivity Innovative high and low pass crossover network for seamless subwoofer integration Home theatre bypass input for superior stereo and surround sound system integration Analog Burr-Brown volume control for low noise and distortion Dimmable front panel volume display with user-defined default and favourite volume settings Dedicated high-quality headphone amplifier based on Texas Instruments TPA6120A Front panel bass and treble tone controls with bypass option Product Details The HINT 6 is Parasound’s premier integrated amplifier, succeeding the acclaimed original Halo Integrated model. It features a massive 1.1 kVA toroidal power transformer with independent secondary windings, delivering up to 270 watts per channel simultaneously with minimal hum and excellent stereo imaging. Its built-in DAC uses an ultra-high resolution ESS Sabre32® Reference chip, supporting asynchronous USB input and multiple digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial) for superior sound quality compared to most digital source components. The amplifier includes an innovative analog bass management system with high and low pass crossovers, allowing easy integration of subwoofers in both two-channel and multi-channel setups. The home theatre bypass input enables seamless switching between stereo and surround sound operation, improving left and right channel performance in home theatre systems. The volume control employs a Burr-Brown electronically controlled analog IC with an external high-performance operational amplifier and dedicated power supply, ensuring the lowest noise and distortion for pristine audio reproduction. Additional features include a high-quality phono preamp with selectable load/gain, balanced XLR inputs and outputs, subwoofer outputs, tone controls with bypass, and a dedicated headphone amplifier based on the Texas Instruments TPA6120A chip. Specifications Power Output: 240 watts per channel (Class A/AB) Power Transformer: 1.1 kVA custom toroidal with independent secondary windings DAC: 32-bit ESS Sabre32® Reference supporting PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD256 Digital Inputs: USB asynchronous, 2 optical, 1 coaxial Phono Preamp: Three-position load/gain selector for all cartridge types Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR inputs/outputs, RCA subwoofer outputs, home theatre bypass input Volume Control: Burr-Brown analog switched resistor ladder array Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments TPA6120A current-feedback design Tone Controls: Bass and treble with front panel bypass What's in the Box Not specified.