And when you include a sound of ruler-flat neutrality, top-to-bottom linearity, and a gorgeous midrange, it becomes peerless. Everything Audio Network November 2016 At this price it is perfect. "It's not often that such a fully-specified amplifier Amplifier Product of the Year. ", Goodsound.com January 2016 150 pF, High & Low Pass Crossover Slopes (Is that a gauntlet I see lying on the floor?). We say 'wow.' That’s why we’ve had decades of purist amplifiers that have sported little more than source selection, a volume control, and a remote if you’re lucky.     Input Impedance Parasound Halo JC2 BP Two Channel Preamplifier. Power Output - Both channels driven In the world of hi-fi amplifiers, lots of features often means a compromised sonic performance. Here is the power to breathe life into a party house with resolution and musicality in spades. "Easy, intimate realism, great boogie factor and the Parasound's musical incisiveness: The Halo Some, agreeing with Goldilocks, thought it meant "just right." Even if you don't need these, it is still a bargain. . the best implementation of what is needed to do 2.1 Network Reviewers' Choice January 2016, HiFi Choice Editor's Choice (UK) December 2015, 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, 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, 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, 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, Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons, 0.5w standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs, 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, Oversized shielded toroid power transformer, Dual-mono power supply and power amplifier, 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. Total Amp Stage Gain: 28 dB, Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance The Parasound Halo Integrated provides an amazing value proposition." by far the most musical. Speaking of Listening Parasound’s amplifiers are well known and established products, which is of no surprise considering the legendary amplifier designer, John Curl, has been involved in the company’s amplifier product development since its early years. Because, with certain extravivid recordings, I perceived the Halo as tracking the input signal pretty close to the feeling of master tape. Parasound are a brand I’ve known of for many years mainly for their Pre and Power amplifier combinations, but never experienced first hand. If you are a 2.1 user though, it needs to jump How can any audio component not have a personality? Max Output Unbalanced: 7 V Width: 17-1/4" (437 mm) ", AV Forums (UK) March 2016 Like all Parasound Halo preamplifiers, the Integrated allows for a theater bypass if the unit is placed in a system beyond two-channels. I used it extensively with two combinations of turntable, tonearm, and cartridge: the Technics SL1200MK2, SME M2-9, and Soundsmith Carmen; and the Acoustic Signature Wow XL, TA-1000, and Ortofon 2M Black. Its class-A/AB output section, which provides 160Wpc into 8 ohms, is based on bipolar transistors, while its input and driver stages use JFETs and MOSFETs, respectively. This lack of a Parasound sound threw me off my reviewer game. I never actually find Cage irritating, but with the Halo Integrated, this razor-sharp concerto startled me, and fastened my attention on a simple musical question: What could possibly happen next? The labels are so small (2mm high) that I needed a flashlight and a jeweler's loupe to see which input I'd selected. "It is supremely powerful and unfazed by what you are Schram has also built Parasound on the substantial legend of audio engineer John Curl, designer of such enduringly influential classics as the Vendetta Research SCP-2 phono preamplifier. I'm going to miss it around here. His definition of neutral is easier. ", Home Theater Review Best of 2015 Uncompromising 'best sound for the dollar' value. There is no better DAC-integrated on the market for the price. Almost perversely, JGH's definition of accuracy requires 100% speculation on the part of the critical listener. I love Jarrett's music, but I feel I have only begun to grasp the bigger picture of what he aspires to creatively. ", Hi Res Audio Central November 2015 Positive Feedback June 2019 "San Francisco-based Parasound continues to recalibrate accepted … It is a one-box solution that contains both the Halo P6 preamp ($1,499) and the Halo A23+ amplifier($1,499). In theory, a Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 will produce more power than a P 5/A 23 combo, offer equivalent sound, and deliver more features over the P 5/A 23 for the additional $500 upcharge. the Halo a fantastic value. I read John Marks's excellent column in the August 2015 issue, in which he addressed the question "Should a loudspeaker have a personality?" ", Hometheaterrview.com, September 2015 Ron from https://www.newrecordday.com reviews the Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier! The Parasound Halo 2.1 Integrated Amplifier with DAC is a fully featured integrated amplifier with an on-board DAC and much more. "Superlative and affordable. ", New Record Day, August 2015 ", Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, August 2016 "I suspect that many audiophiles who never anticipated wanting or needing an integrated amplifier may find, someday, that they do need a compact yet powerful one. ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M "Parasound's Halo Integrated 2.1 channel integrated amplifier is a force to be reckoned with. Despite being 35 years old the Halo Integrated or Hint is the first integrated amplifier that Parasound has made. The HINT should be on anyone's Unique among its peers. The Parasound HINT is just as good as everyone claims it is and it deserves an audition. The Halo HINT 6, retailing for $2,995, is Parasound’s flagship integrated amplifier. "If there was ever a product that personifies the modern integrated amplifier, this is it. Parasound's award winning Halo Integrated Amplifier would seem to be an impossible act to follow. "Parasound Halo gear is reliable, well made, superbly engineered and can't be beat for value. ", When I asked to review the Halo, Schram was a little worried: "Herb, I thought you only liked integrated amplifiers that come stripped down, with features like DACs, phono stages, and headphone amps going Ö la carte." When Parasound embarked on the Halo integrated amplifier project back in 2011 they had to re-think what a modern integrated amplifier should be. Setup and Ergonomics Installing the Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 in my upstairs system was easy. We can’t remember the last time we reviewed a product such as this with bass and treble controls. "A company's track record is important—Parasound has been around since 1981 and has built a reputation on providing superior performance for the dollar. Output Impedance 10 ohms, XLR Pin Identification Then I began playing some favorite recordings with Parasound's new Halo Integrated amplifier ($2495). Unbalanced: 100 Ω 240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω, Power Output - Both channels driven As the primary and sole integrated amplifier in the Halo range, Parasound has packed the 2.1 with a slew of nifty features in a clean and conservative, as far as amps of this level go, a relatively compact but substantial form factor – it measures 437 x 150 x … This feature allows you to use the Halo Integrated for the front two speakers while letting your processor/receiver handle the remaining channels. An enthusiastic nomination for EAN's In the price range under kr. Add to Compare. Since 1981, Richard Schram, founder and CEO of Parasound Products, Inc., has built the brand on making audio components that look and sound expensive, but sell for much less than it appears they should. "The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier is one of the really exciting amplifier purchases one can make for under 30,000 kroner. It shows me how my thoughts, feelings, and poetic imagination fit in with yours, Keith Jarrett's, and everyone else's. Line in: - 103 dB (input shorted) I kept playing discs and listening for a Parasound personality—an obvious sonic signature—but I couldn't hear one. . And despite what the purists say, on occasion, for example when playing a poorly engineered recording, they can be useful. 180 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω After the original Halo Integrated Amplifier was introduced, it quickly became known as "HINT" in the Parasound community, and that name is now adopted in the new model as the HINT 6. It hits on so many touchpoints of convenience, flexibility, usability, and musicality that it's hard to not develop an immediate crush. It really is that good and an early favorite to receive 'Best of' honors in the category. Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 Channel Integrated Amplifier. The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier is a first rate, high-current amplifier. likely to connect to it. The Halo's phono stage has RCA inputs with gain that's switch-selectable for MM or MC, and with a choice of loading MC cartridges with 100 or 47k ohms. Macrodynamics and inner detail dramatically increased. Actually, there's another problem: I am an audiophile who only minimally comprehends what accurate and neutral actually mean in terms of reproduced sound. "This is a great sounding amplifier! "Pretty much anything you pump through the Halo Integrated's speaker outputs sounds downright sumptuous. ", EnjoytheMusic.com, August 2015 The Parasound Halo Integrated provides an amazing value proposition. Frustrated, and for the sake of this review, I was forced to speculate about the nature of accurate and neutral. Unbalanced: 24 k Ω The little fullness that's there is like magic washing over us, and we can sit and listen to music for hours. "Let me say it without a blush: I absolutely loved this piece of gear. Class A Recommended Component Whether you’re talking analogue or digital, the Halo performed superbly, across all formats and sub-formats, providing a basic sound quality that hit a peak way above its own inherent price point. Parasound Halo Integrated integrated amplifier. AC mains voltage is set on rear, Hifi Pig (UK) March 2018 Highly recommended. 270 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω, Current Capacity Coax/Opt: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM, Digital to Analog Converter The Parasound does great music making everything sound effortless, dynamic and powerful. But enjoyably, on the 1981 Munich concert included in Keith Jarrett's Concerts: Bregenz München (3 LPs, ECM-3-1227), the Parasound reproduced the pianist's vocalizations, as well as the applause and audience sounds, with an easy, intimate realism that I think all Jarrett enthusiasts would appreciate. 300 mV in for 1 V at Pre Out jacks Max Output Balanced: 9 V, Power Amplifier Stage Sensitivity Quality is checked both in Taiwan and the United States, which assures that the products maintain their reputation for quality in the 60 countries in which they are sold. But thanks to better technology and improved design, things are changing. 110-125 VAC 60 Hz or 220-250 VAC 50 Hz In an online report posted in July 2014 by Jason Victor Serinus, one factory there "has been engaged in continuous production of Parasound products since 1982. The amplifier is ideal for driving expensive high-end speakers, while it can help less expensive speakers realize the promise of their full potential. ", SoundStage! Parasound product lines include its top-of-the-line Halo audio components, the NewClassic series, and compact Z-series gear, as well as speakers and accessories. ", HiFi Choice Editor's Choice (UK) December 2015 It does a bit of this and a bit of that and, thus, will appeal to a lot of people. "The bottom line—my absolute favorite thing about the Parasound Halo is its no-nonsense approach of simplicity combined with feature-rich tools when you are ready to push the limits of what the Halo Integrated has to offer. > 800 at 20 Hz, Preamp Stage Input Sensitivity "I believe that J. Gordon Holt would characterize the Parasound Halo Integrated as neutral and accurate. USB: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM VIA VT1731, 384 kHz / 32-bit, Headphone Amplifier "Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. ", Audioholics April 2015 Any integrated amp that can readily drive high-current loads while providing clear, clean, and spacious sound for under $2500 is a winner. Whether it's vinyl or the latest and greatest in digital audio, the Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier looks like it's equipped to handle just about anything you can throw at it. still delivers top-class sound quality. DEALER AD: Parasound Halo A23+ Amplifier Combo, Open Box, Only $1899: Solid State Amplifiers: $1899.00: ON Dec 14, 2020: 12 : DEALER AD: Parasound Halo Hint 6 Integrated Amplifier - Open Box, Only $3499.00: Solid State Integrated Amplifiers: $3499.00: ON Dec 14, 2020: 13 Any integrated amp that can readily drive high-current loads while providing clear, clean, and spacious sound for under $2500 is a winner. 384 kHz / 32-bit, USB 2.0 Controller All I can conclude from this definition is that, if I listen to the same recording through a number of different high-end systems, I might develop an imaginary construct of what was written on the disc. This was not to take away from Texas Instruments TPA6120A Stereophile's founder and prototypical audio sage, the late J. Gordon Holt, thoughtfully defined both in his "Sounds Like? No surprise then that I consider the Halo to be outstanding value for money. Parasound calls the Halo Integrated … properly I've seen at almost any price and the result is With an excellent DAC and an amplifier that has enough punch to handle any dynamics one would want, the Parasound Halo Integrated will make you reconsider the need for separates.     Input Capacitance DSD over PCM (DoP) at 384 kHz It’s not clear why it took them this long but it may be something to do with the companies enthusiasm for offering more features than you can shake a … The Halo's USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs are selectable from the front panel: That's a lot of inputs. (20.4 kg), Power Requirement Description mellow personality. Highly Recommended", Positive Feedback December 2016 (0.9% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) It has a raft of analog and digital inputs, built-in bass management, fully featured moving-magnet and moving-coil phono stages, a discrete headphone amplifier, and defeatable tone controls -- a feature set that, all by itself, makes Richard Schram’s Hint unique among its peers. Next to the Input knob are the Sub Level and Balance controls. [my emphases]. Truth is, I like any integrated that plays music enjoyably. You get a switchable phono stage, a headphone output and even tone controls. It is, instead, an everything's-under-control, don't-worry-now mellow." 3 = Negative (Return), Input Impedance It concentrates on sound quality while including home theatre passthrough, subwoofer output, bass management, high resolution digital inputs, a decent phono input stage, quality headphone output and tone controls in a conservatively styled package. Sound, Features, Build ★★★★★, Australian Hi-Fi (Australia)September/October 2016 And that's what it's all about! But Parasound's new HINT 6 is an improved version of the acclaimed Halo Integrated Amplifier. Height, with feet: 5-7/8" (150 mm) "Its performance blew me away, and its incredible bass-management capabilities make it stand apart in what is slowly but surely becoming a crowded integrated amplifier market. 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) > 50 dB at 20 kHz "The Parasound HINT is capable of addictive musicality when you find a good speaker match. Yes, it will have more power and it will have great dynamics and slam, but will have very warm and rolled off highs (the high frequency resolution will not be nearly as good as the Primaluna). Positive Feedback Writer’s Choice Awards 2016, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, August 2016, SoundStage! "This Parasound isn't your traditional integrated amplifier. MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω Really dynamic recordings, like Antonio Sanchez' drums solos on the Birdman soundtrack amply demonstrated the Halo Integrated's muscle. © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. Both cartridges were fastidiously fine-tuned for correct vertical tracking angle (VTA) and stylus rake angle (SRA), but even so, the Halo's MM stage imparted a slightly hesitant, placid touch to all transients. The SCP-2 was a high-quality, high-gain, low-noise RIAA stage from the 1980s that probably spawned the oft-abused reviewer term: ink-black backgrounds. Are there … Network Reviewers' Choice January 2016 In the Halo Integrated, Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. If, like the Halo, its standard equipment includes a moving-magnet/moving-coil phono stage, a discrete headphone amplifier, and a 32-bit ESS Sabre32 DAC chip, then please, Mr. Schram, make it better than what I can afford to add on my own. But don't worry it's not milquetoast mellow or unwashed-hippy-stoner mellow. shortlist. On the right is a small Input knob: As this is rotated, 11 tiny blue LEDs light up in sequence below a row of 11 minutely labeled input choices: Aux, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Phono, Opt, Coax, USB, Bypass. That original Haloone-box proved an extensive feature list and a great performance weren’t mutually exclusive, an… They can be switched out of the signal path when not needed, giving a slightly clearer sound. "A classy integrated amp with D/A. Surprisingly, many of them said, "boring or dull." Balanced: 470 Ω per leg, Dimensions ", Stereophile April 2016 Depth: 16-1/4" (413 mm) ", Please note that the HINT has been replaced by the. ", What Hi-Fi? "A serious contender for 'Best Integrated.' Total Preamp Stage Gain: 10 dB Standby: 0.5 watts In contrast to its MM stage's gentleness, the Halo Integrated's MC stage exhibited more punch and openness. The Parasound Halo Integrated brings its ‘A’ game to the listening rooms of audio enthusiasts, and it keeps up with systems which cost a small fortune. Using Jasmine Audio's Turtle and Zu's Denon DL-103 MC cartridges, I played John Cage's Concerto for Prepared Piano and Orchestra, with pianist Yuji Takahashi, and Lukas Foss conducting the Buffalo Philharmonic (LP, Nonesuch H-71202). Why? Parasound's effort to integrate the quality of separates into a single, functional, aesthetically-pleasing unit capable of providing high quality sound paid off in the Parasound Halo 2.1 Channel Integrated Amplifier. "You'll be hard pressed to find another integrated amplifier at this price that can match the HINT 6's impressive list of features, power, and smooth and engaging sound." "Parasound's Halo Integrated 2.1 channel integrated amplifier is a force to be reckoned with. ", Stereo+ (Norway) November 2015 Balanced: 100 k Ω per leg, Output Impedance Jarrett's close-miked foot stomps and spontaneous vocal provocations had extremely natural tone through the Halo Integrated. I thought, How can it not? I simply removed my Parasound P 7 preamp and Perreaux E110 power amplifier and put the Integrated 2.1 in their places. The Halo's MM stage sounded quiet and gentle. But when Parasound originally announced the new Halo Integrated amplifier, I immediately assumed that the company had simply soldered its excellent P 5 … An Audio Glossary": accuracy The degree to which the output signal from a component or system is perceived as replicating the sonic qualities of its input signal. 30,000 this is the amplifier that currently reigns, and I have difficulty seeing any other integrated amps, or for that matter preamp and power amp combinations which can deliver the same capabilities and the same sound. Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 Channel Amplifier It's cutting-edge DAC decodes 384kHz PCM and DSD using the latest ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC. Quality parts, design make I’ve been using the Parasound P 7 as my reference preamplifier for several years. There is no better DAC-integrated on the market for $2495 or less. Also on the front panel, starting from the left, are: a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 3.5mm Aux input for a portable MP3 player or mobile phone, and Bass and Treble controls and their defeat button. A force to be reckoned with when it comes to high resolution digital audio. ", Everything Audio Network  November  2016 ", The Audiophile Man (UK) April 2017 ", Enjoy the Music.com's Blue Note Award 2016, Stereo Times May 2016 Maximum: 750 watts When you take a look at what Parasound is asking for this component, just $2495 in black or silver finish, you may well be as impressed as I am. The Parasound does an awful lot for the money but it gets the important thing right, it makes you want to listen to more music. played tunes and sang songs as if they mattered. If that is the case, they may find that the Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 amplifier is the high-value solution. ", The Absolute Sound 2016 High-End Buyer's Guide I asked my Facebook friends what they thought is meant by a reviewer who describes a component's sound as "neutral." Moving-Coil Phono Stage It is part of my search for identity and comfort. "In the Halo Integrated, Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. An accurate device reproduces what is on the recording, which may or may not be an accurate representation of the original sound. There's nothing not to like about this great value mid-price integrated. 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