Parasound Halo HINT 6 Integrated Amplifier
Best all-in-one solution for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity analog and digital performance.
This is the ultimate command center for the serious listener who refuses to clutter their rack with separate components. By packing a world-class DAC, phono stage, and bass management into one chassis, it sacrifices the modularity of separates for a streamlined, high-fidelity experience that simply gets out of the way of the music.
$3100.00
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking high-fidelity, detailed, and dynamic sound reproduction
- System builders needing a centralized hub for analog and digital sources
- Listeners requiring robust power to drive demanding, high-performance speakers
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level or mid-range pricing
- Owners with limited shelf space or compact living environments
- Users unable to provide adequate ventilation for heat-generating equipment
Performance breakdown
Amplification Power
High-bias topology delivers effortless, authoritative drive for demanding speaker loads.
Digital Versatility
ESS Sabre32 DAC handles high-resolution PCM and DSD formats with ease.
Vinyl Integration
Flexible phono stage accommodates a wide range of cartridge types seamlessly.
Subwoofer Management
Advanced 2.1 bass control provides precise integration for balanced low-end performance.
Build Integrity
Robust construction and premium components ensure long-term reliability and sonic purity.
System Connectivity
Comprehensive input array makes this the ultimate hub for complex setups.
Key Specs
Power Output
160W per channel into 8 ohms, 240W into 4 ohms
Amplifier Class
Class A/AB
Input Connections
5 pairs RCA line-level, 1 pair balanced XLR, Phono (MM/MC/MI), 3.5mm auxiliary, USB-B, 2 Optical, 1 Coaxial, Home Theater Bypass (L/R/Sub)
Output Connections
Speaker binding posts, Balanced XLR preamp outputs, RCA preamp outputs, 2 RCA subwoofer outputs, 1 XLR subwoofer output, 3.5mm headphone jack, 12V trigger output, IR input/loop output
DAC
ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
Digital Input Support
PCM up to 384 kHz/32-bit and native DSD256 via USB; PCM up to 192 kHz/24-bit via coaxial and optical
Phono Stage
Supports MM, MC, and MI cartridges (47kΩ, 100Ω settings)
Bass Management
2.1 channel with adjustable high-pass and low-pass crossovers (12 dB/octave)
Volume Control
Burr-Brown analog resistor ladder
Power Supply
Dual-mono, oversized shielded toroidal transformer, 40,000µF filter capacitance
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