a long way further up that list. 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. ", Audioholics April 2015 45 amps peak per channel, Frequency Response Almost perversely, JGH's definition of accuracy requires 100% speculation on the part of the critical listener. Everything Audio Network November 2016 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 Macrodynamics and inner detail dramatically increased. Unique among its peers. Add to Compare. But! ", Stereophile November 2015 Positive Feedback Writer’s Choice Awards 2016, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, August 2016, SoundStage! . "The Parasound Halo [Integrated] is an excellent amplifier, but it's also an excellent phono stage, an excellent headphone amplifier, an excellent DAC and the inclusion of the electronic crossover circuit is a secret weapon that will improve the performance of any loudspeakers you own when you're also using a subwoofer. Access - "In the Halo Integrated, Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. I read John Marks's excellent column in the August 2015 issue, in which he addressed the question "Should a loudspeaker have a personality?" And despite what the purists say, on occasion, for example when playing a poorly engineered recording, they can be useful. 45 lb. "Superlative and affordable. If you're after I love Jarrett's music, but I feel I have only begun to grasp the bigger picture of what he aspires to creatively. "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. Width: 17-1/4" (437 mm) "The Halo Integrated transformed the sound of the .7s. 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. 12 dB per octave, Supported DAC Sampling Rates "Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. We say 'wow.' Standby: 0.5 watts It is part of my search for identity and comfort. His definition of neutral is easier. overall easy flowing, mostly smooth, and decidedly And when you include a sound of ruler-flat neutrality, top-to-bottom linearity, and a gorgeous midrange, it becomes peerless. ", Home Theater Review Best of 2015 The only problem: Often, the stereo components that most enhance my experiences of devotion and identity are not those that I can sincerely declare to be the most accurate or neutral. The Parasound Halo Integrated provides an amazing value proposition. If you have 30,000 kroner to spend on an amp and compare it against others, its ingenious subwoofer output with high and low pass crossover filtering, in addition to its fairly lavish phono stage, should nudge you in the direction of the Parasound HINT. . A well-engineered, well-performing product. (I'd begun to type soft, but gentle is more accurate.) 384 kHz / 32-bit, USB 2.0 Controller When Parasound embarked on the Halo integrated amplifier project back in 2011 they had to re-think what a modern integrated amplifier should be. Available in black with gold accents or silver, the HINT 6 is aimed at those who want the simplicity of having one piece of equipment versus two or more separate components, it also eliminates the need for additional power and interconnect … This was not to take away from 110-125 VAC 60 Hz or 220-250 VAC 50 Hz 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. 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. Even if you don't need these, it is still a bargain. the best implementation of what is needed to do 2.1 AC mains voltage is set on rear, Hifi Pig (UK) March 2018 ", Lyd & Bild (Norway) September 2015 Legendary designer John Curl designed the critically acclaimed JC 1, JC 2, Halo Integrated, and other no-compromise Halo components. 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. There are also an XLR input (when used, this replaces the fifth RCA input), and stereo line-level outputs and a subwoofer output—all balanced, all XLRs. "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. DSD over PCM (DoP) at 384 kHz Dynamics, especially microdynamics, were enjoyably natural; their well-scaled action made me feel closer than usual to Jarrett's disquieting art. The Ear Best Buy. I like having two turntables and sometimes two or three external computer/DAC/CD sources; gloriously, the Halo Integrated's rear panel has five line-level inputs (RCA). ", Hometheaterrview.com, September 2015 Digital in: - 106 dB, Amplifier Damping Factor     Input Impedance Depth, with cables 17-1/4" (437 mm) When Parasound embarked on the Halo integrated amplifier project back in 2011 they had to re-think w.. £3,799.00. Truth is, I like any integrated that plays music enjoyably. "A classy integrated amp with D/A. 240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω, Power Output - Both channels driven properly I've seen at almost any price and the result is "Parasound's Halo Integrated 2.1 channel integrated amplifier is a force to be reckoned with. (Is that a gauntlet I see lying on the floor?). ", Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, August 2016 I gulped. 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. 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? No surprise then that I consider the Halo to be outstanding value for money. If you are a 2.1 user though, it needs to jump But several said that neutral means "no personality."     Input Capacitance 1 = Ground (Shield) Depth: 16-1/4" (413 mm) I kept playing discs and listening for a Parasound personality—an obvious sonic signature—but I couldn't hear one. © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. 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. In contrast to its MM stage's gentleness, the Halo Integrated's MC stage exhibited more punch and openness. by far the most musical. That’s a good sign. ", New Record Day, August 2015 MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω Power Output - Both channels driven 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 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. Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 Channel Integrated Amplifier. "A serious contender for 'Best Integrated.' Jarrett's close-miked foot stomps and spontaneous vocal provocations had extremely natural tone through the Halo Integrated. the Halo a fantastic value. 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. 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. The Parasound HINT is just as good as everyone claims it is and it deserves an audition. 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. At this price it is perfect. 300 mV in for 1 V at Pre Out jacks Like the Halo P 5 2.1-channel D/A preamplifier, the Integrated has built-in, variable-frequency high- and low-pass crossovers, a home-theater bypass input for integration into a surround-sound system, and a front-panel level control for a subwoofer. Output Impedance 10 ohms, XLR Pin Identification (20.4 kg), Power Requirement I simply removed my Parasound P 7 preamp and Perreaux E110 power amplifier and put the Integrated 2.1 in their places. "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. USB: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM But when Parasound originally announced the new Halo Integrated amplifier, I immediately assumed that the company had simply soldered its excellent P 5 … How can any audio component not have a personality? Unbalanced: 100 Ω 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. (During a recent solo performance at Carnegie Hall, Jarrett urged his fans to embrace his LP catalog: "I believe my work is best understood by listening to the LPs."). I'm going to miss it around here. That original Haloone-box proved an extensive feature list and a great performance weren’t mutually exclusive, an… 2 = Positive Here is the power to breathe life into a party house with resolution and musicality in spades. Balanced: 100 k Ω per leg, Output Impedance 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. The Parasound Halo 2.1 Integrated Amplifier with DAC is a fully featured integrated amplifier with an on-board DAC and much more. Very good condition with one scratch on top of the front plate near the "P" (See attached images). "For many audiophiles such mid-priced components will deliver a high enough level of sonic excellence to make for joyous listening for many years to come. one do-it-all amp, there are few better alternatives." (0.9% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) If you are in the market for an integrated amplifier/DAC with AV sweetners then pay attention to Paul Rigby who gives the Parasound Halo a test Bit of an Swiss Army knife, is the Halo. This feature allows you to use the Halo Integrated for the front two speakers while letting your processor/receiver handle the remaining channels. "Easy, intimate realism, great boogie factor and 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. Max Output Unbalanced: 7 V This is a big box, spanning 437 x 413 x 150mm and weighing in at (bend those knees first) 15kg. 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. Amplifier Product of the Year. Surprisingly, many of them said, "boring or dull." This lack of a Parasound sound threw me off my reviewer game. Network Reviewers' Choice January 2016 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. VIA VT1731, 384 kHz / 32-bit, Headphone Amplifier 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. The Parasound HINT 6 (Halo Integrated) is an integrated amplifier that combines digital and analogue inputs with a hefty amplification section. 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. ", The Ear Hi-Fi Music Gear (UK) July 2016 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. ", The Absolute Sound 2016 High-End Buyer's Guide The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier is a first rate, high-current amplifier. 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) And that's what it's all about! The amplifier is ideal for driving expensive high-end speakers, while it can help less expensive speakers realize the promise of their full potential. An accurate device reproduces what is on the recording, which may or may not be an accurate representation of the original sound. Parasound calls the Halo Integrated … (0.05% THD, RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) Total Amp Stage Gain: 28 dB, Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance They can be switched out of the signal path when not needed, giving a slightly clearer sound. “The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier is one of the really exciting amplifier purchases one can make for under 30,000 kroner. ", What Hi-Fi? "Pretty much anything you pump through the Halo Integrated's speaker outputs sounds downright sumptuous. "Parasound's Halo Integrated 2.1 channel integrated amplifier is a force to be reckoned with. Height, without feet: 5-1/4" (133 mm), 3U, Shipping Weight 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. An enthusiastic nomination for EAN's Why? Unbalanced: 24 k Ω There's nothing not to like about this great value mid-price integrated. ", AV Forums (UK) March 2016 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. < 0.05 %, 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω, Interchannel Crosstalk We can’t remember the last time we reviewed a product such as this with bass and treble controls. "It's not often that such a fully-specified amplifier 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 … 3 = Negative (Return), Input Impedance 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. The HALO A23+ stereo power amplifier that is reviewed here is the updated version of the HALO A23 amplifier. Because, with certain extravivid recordings, I perceived the Halo as tracking the input signal pretty close to the feeling of master tape. "In the Halo Integrated, Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. Any integrated amp that can readily drive high-current loads while providing clear, clean, and spacious sound for under $2500 is a winner. "This is a great sounding amplifier! . "A highly accomplished piece of hi-fi equipment, the Parasound Halo offers a wealth of sonic options that should satisfy any determined audiophile. Any integrated amp that can readily drive high-current loads while providing clear, clean, and spacious sound for under $2500 is a winner. In the Halo Integrated, Parasound has succeeded in creating the ultimate affordable DAC-integrated amplifier. The Halo's MM phono stage seemed to figuratively slow his music just enough to let me examine his improvisations from a more intimate vantage. Parasound Halo Integrated integrated amplifier. The Halo Integrated is a no-brainer for anyone stepping into the realm of high-end stereo and digital audio. Like the previous HINT , which we reviewed three years ago, the HINT 6 has particular party piece in that it is unusually well specified for the business of operating with 2.1 speaker systems - something we’ll be covering in the review itself. It shows me how my thoughts, feelings, and poetic imagination fit in with yours, Keith Jarrett's, and everyone else's. MM: 35 dB / 47 k Ω There is no better DAC-integrated on the market for $2495 or less. "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. Class A Recommended Component It hits on so many touchpoints of convenience, flexibility, usability, and musicality that it's hard to not develop an immediate crush. I thought, How can it not? > 800 at 20 Hz, Preamp Stage Input Sensitivity 180 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω It is, instead, an everything's-under-control, don't-worry-now mellow." [my emphases]. Speaking of Listening "I believe that J. Gordon Holt would characterize the Parasound Halo Integrated as neutral and accurate. Moving-Magnet Phono Stage 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. If that is the case, they may find that the Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 amplifier is the high-value solution. played tunes and sang songs as if they mattered. < 0.01 %, average listening levels The HINT should be on anyone's ", 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." Really dynamic recordings, like Antonio Sanchez' drums solos on the Birdman soundtrack amply demonstrated the Halo Integrated's muscle. Line in: - 103 dB (input shorted) ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M I love balance knobs—I call them imaging controls—but why oh why does the Halo's balance control not appear on its blue-lit remote handset, so that I could fine-tune it while listening? 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). Recommended Award The Parasound HALO Integrated is actually going to sound a lot warmer. "If there was ever a product that personifies the modern integrated amplifier, this is it. Parasound products are built in Taiwan. The little fullness that's there is like magic washing over us, and we can sit and listen to music for hours. The Halo's MM stage sounded quiet and gentle. According to Schram, "The Halo Integrated is the only amp on the market that provides a sub channel/out for the two-channel analog and the digital sources that are connected to it. Next to the Input knob are the Sub Level and Balance controls. ", The Audiophile Man (UK) April 2017 ", HiFi Choice Editor's Choice (UK) December 2015 Parasound Halo HINT 6 Integrated Amplifier . The Parasound does great music making everything sound effortless, dynamic and powerful. Works perfectly and have been using it … Maximum: 750 watts 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. Throughout my listening for this review, the Halo Integrated played with generous measures of that afore-defined neutrality. Texas Instruments TPA6120A Like baking bread or watering my garden, playing records in my monk's cell is an expression of my devotion to living mindfully. Are there … Stereophile's founder and prototypical audio sage, the late J. Gordon Holt, thoughtfully defined both in his "Sounds Like? ", Please note that the HINT has been replaced by the. The Halo Integrated, which measures 17.25" wide by 16.25" deep by 5.875" high and weighs 33 lbs, is the first new integrated amplifier from Parasound since 1986. 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. Cage believed (as I do) that art continues to be vigorous and useful as long as it continues to be difficult and irritating. Hands-on with the HINT 6, Parasounds full-feature 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 Halo Integrated 2.1 Channel Amplifier It's cutting-edge DAC decodes 384kHz PCM and DSD using the latest ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC. shortlist. A force to be reckoned with when it comes to high resolution digital audio. 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. 150 pF, High & Low Pass Crossover Slopes 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 … 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω the Parasound's musical incisiveness: The Halo DSD Native: DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256 1 V at Bypass/Amp In for 28 V at Speaker Out For $2495 it includes a powerful basic amplifier coupled to an excellent preamplifier that includes a built-in analog crossover as well as a DAC that supports all modern formats. ", Everything Audio Network  November  2016 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. Positive Feedback June 2019 "San Francisco-based Parasound continues to recalibrate accepted … > 50 dB at 20 kHz ", Stereophile April 2016 Some, agreeing with Goldilocks, thought it meant "just right." It is a one-box solution that contains both the Halo P6 preamp ($1,499) and the Halo A23+ amplifier($1,499). "Parasound Halo gear is reliable, well made, superbly engineered and can't be beat for value. The Halo HINT 6, retailing for $2,995, is Parasound’s flagship integrated amplifier. still delivers top-class sound quality. ", The Halo Integrated, which measures 17.25" wide by 16.25" deep by 5.875" high and weighs 33 lbs, is the first new integrated amplifier from Parasound since 1986. Sound, Features, Build ★★★★★, Australian Hi-Fi (Australia)September/October 2016 It does a bit of this and a bit of that and, thus, will appeal to a lot of people. Don't waste your time trying to compare the features and ability the Parasound Halo Integrated can offer with another audio product. Frustrated, and for the sake of this review, I was forced to speculate about the nature of accurate and neutral. likely to connect to it. But don't worry it's not milquetoast mellow or unwashed-hippy-stoner mellow. 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. You get a switchable phono stage, a headphone output and even tone controls. Parasound Halo JC2 BP Two Channel Preamplifier. ", SoundStage! ", Goodsound.com January 2016 But thanks to better technology and improved design, things are changing. Moving-Coil Phono Stage "The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier is one of the really exciting amplifier purchases one can make for under 30,000 kroner. ", Cnet, June 2015 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. I asked my Facebook friends what they thought is meant by a reviewer who describes a component's sound as "neutral." 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. I'd say Parasound has a winner on its hands here... especially for the price. Like all Parasound Halo preamplifiers, the Integrated allows for a theater bypass if the unit is placed in a system beyond two-channels. Coax/Opt: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM, Digital to Analog Converter What little personality it had remained hidden, like a cat in the bushes—which made it easy to hear the sonic qualities of every associated component I used with it. Highly Recommended", Positive Feedback December 2016 Balanced: 470 Ω per leg, Dimensions The Parasound Halo Integrated provides an amazing value proposition." Quality parts, design make Max Output Balanced: 9 V, Power Amplifier Stage Sensitivity ", Positive Feedback Writer’s Choice Awards 2016 In his review in the November 2015 issue, Herb Reichert wrote that Parasound's Halo Integrated amplifier "has a recognizable sonic personality: easy flowing, mostly smooth, and decidedly mellow. David Robson takes a listen to this £2999 well specified amp. 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. I’ve been using the Parasound P 7 as my reference preamplifier for several years. Setup and Ergonomics Installing the Parasound Halo Integrated 2.1 in my upstairs system was easy. "This Parasound isn't your traditional integrated amplifier. 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