PARASOUND HALO Integrated Amplifier and DAC
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PARASOUND HALO Integrated Amplifier and DAC

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Sell used HALO Intergrated Amplifier AMP in Original BOX Silver Dual SUB. An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.

Product Description
Brand PARASOUND
Model Halo
Type Integrated Amplifier and Streamer DAC
Condition Used (Fully operational and functions as intended)

Package includes:

  • Halo Integrated  Integrated Amplifier
  • Remote
  • Original Power Cord and Cables
  • Owners Manual
  • Original Inner Box
  • 15 days money back guarantee

 

Preamp and DAC Features

  • Latest generation ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
  • Asynchronous USB 2.0 supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit
  • USB input decodes Native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and DoP DSD
  • Windows USB drivers for ASIO & WASAPI - Download here
  • Mac OS does not require any drivers
  • Coax and optical accept PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
  • Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
  • Home theater bypass input for surround sound integration
  • Front panel subwoofer level control
  • Dedicated high current headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120)
  • Phono for MM & MC with 100 Ω or 47k Ω load
  • Front panel Aux input with automatic +12 dB gain stage
  • 5 pairs RCA line level Analog inputs
  • 1 pair XLR balanced Analog input
  • Balanced XLR and RCA left and right preamp outputs
  • 1 balanced XLR and 2 RCA subwoofer outputs
  • Bass & treble controls with relay bypass from remote or front panel
  • Rear panel IR input and IR loop output jacks
  • 12 Volt input and output to triggers
  • Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
  • 0.5w standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs

Power Amp Features

  • 160 Watts x 2 @ 8 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven)
  • 240 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven)
  • Power amp circuit topology designed by legendary John Curl
  • Direct amplifier input to bypass preamp section
  • High bias class A/AB operation
  • Oversized shielded toroid power transformer
  • Dual-mono power supply and power amplifier
  • 40,000uF power supply filter capacitance
  • Matched JFET input stages and MOSFET driver stages
  • 12 high voltage/high current bipolar output transistors
  • Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts
  • Over temp and short circuit relay protection

 

Specifications

Power Output - Both channels driven (0.05% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω

(0.9% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
180 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
270 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω
Current Capacity 45 amps peak per channel
Frequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.01 %, average listening levels
< 0.05 %, 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
Interchannel Crosstalk > 50 dB at 20 kHz
> 70 dB at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio - IHF A-weighted Line in: - 103 dB (input shorted)
Digital in: - 106 dB
Amplifier Damping Factor > 800 at 20 Hz
Preamp Stage Input Sensitivity 300 mV in for 1 V at Pre Out jacks
Total Preamp Stage Gain: 10 dB
Max Output Unbalanced: 7 V
Max Output Balanced: 9 V
Power Amplifier Stage Sensitivity 1 V at Bypass/Amp In for 28 V at Speaker Out
Total Amp Stage Gain: 28 dB
Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance Input Impedance
MM: 35 dB / 47 k Ω
MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω

Input Capacitance
150 pF
High & Low Pass Crossover Slopes 12 dB per octave
Supported DAC Sampling Rates USB: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM
DSD Native: DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256
DSD over PCM (DoP) at 384 kHz
Coax/Opt: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM
Digital to Analog Converter ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M
384 kHz / 32-bit
USB 2.0 Controller VIA VT1731, 384 kHz / 32-bit
Headphone Amplifier Texas Instruments TPA6120A
Output Impedance 10 ohms
XLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)
Input Impedance Unbalanced: 24 k Ω
Balanced: 100 k Ω per leg
Output Impedance Unbalanced: 100 Ω
Balanced: 470 Ω per leg
Power Requirement Standby: 0.5 watts
Idling power: 70 watts
Maximum: 750 watts
110-125 VAC 60 Hz or 220-250 VAC 50 Hz
AC mains voltage is set on rear4
Dimensions (W x D x H) 437 x 413 x 133 mm
Weight 15 kg