Parasound - Halo HINT6 - Integrated Amplifier

The HINT6 integrated amplifier offers high-end performance in a compact and stylish design. With two channels delivering 160 watts per channel into 8 Ω, it delivers exceptional audio performance. The high bias Class A/AB operation ensures accurate and detailed sound reproduction. Its stable operation into 2 Ω loads provides flexibility for various speaker configurations. The direct-coupled design, without capacitors in the signal path, preserves signal integrity and enhances transparency. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and gold-plated speaker terminals, it offers versatility and reliability. Experience high-end performance in a compact form with the Hint 6 integrated amplifier.

New Features

• Burr Brown analog resistor ladder volume control
• Dimmable front panel volume display
• Updated USB receiver is Plug and play with Windows 10 and MAC
• An additional optical input (2 total)
• Ball bearing supported solid aluminium volume knob
• Programable default turn on volume setting
• Favourite volume memory with remote control button
• Increased phono stage gain for lower output cartridges
• Improved Left/Right channel separation and balance tracking
• Updated cosmetics with subtle gold highlights
• Black Finish

Preamp and DAC Features

• 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 inputs accept PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
• Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
• Home theatre bypass input for surround sound integration
• Front panel subwoofer level control
• Dedicated high current headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120)
• Phono input for MM, MC and MI 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 trigger output
• 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 - (0.9% THD): (Both channels driven, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) 180 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, 270 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS
• Power Output - (0.05% THD): (Both channels driven, Thank 20 Hz - 20 kHz) 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, 240 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS
• Current Capacity: 45 amps peak per channel
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01 %, average listening levels, < 0.05 %, 160 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω
• Interchannel Crosstalk: > 70 dB at 20 kHz, > 78 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
• Preamplifier Stage Input Sensitivity: 300 mV in for 1 V at Preamp Output 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: MM: 41 dB / 47 k Ω, MC: 54 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω
• High & Low Pass Crossover Slope: 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/Optical: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM
• Digital to Analog Converter: ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M, 384 kHz / 32-bit
• USB 2.0 Controller: Savitech SA9227, 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
• Preamplifer Output Impedance: Unbalanced: 100 Ω, Balanced: 470 Ω per leg
• Dimensions: Width: 17-1/4" (437 mm), Depth: 16-1/4" (413 mm), Depth, with cables 17-1/4" (437 mm), Height, with feet: 5-7/8" (150 mm), Height, without feet: 5-1/4" (133 mm), 3U
• Net Weight: 33 lb. (15 kg)
• 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 rear panel)