
Parasound at Cloney Audio
Parasound is best known for its high end audio components that offer exceptional value. Founded by Richard Schram, the brand benefits from the input of designer John Curl whose past designs include the legendary Vendetta phono preamplifier and the original Mark Levinson amps. Today’s range includes -
The Halo 6 integrated amplifier with a power output of 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 240 into 4 ohms. features onboard high quality phono stage with MM/MC inputs, high end DAC with coax and optical inputs. This integrated amplifier will drive just about any loudspeaker with ease and like all Parasound amplifiers offers a relaxed but accurately wide soundstage with excellent depth of image.
Another highlight is the JC3+ Phono stage designed by John Curl which not only offers state of the art sound quality but also provides a huge range of onboard adjustments to match just about any phono cartridge on the market and like all Parasound products sells for less than you might expect, given its outstanding performance.
For more info on Parasound, visit their website parasound.com or visit us for a demo!
Features
Front panel LCD function display with dimming
Automatic turn on volume memory
Favorite volume memory with remote control button
2-way RS232 w/ exact volume control & feedback
Discrete commands for all functions
Features
4 speaker connections (A and B outputs for both channels)
High current for stable operation at 2 Ohms
Class AB input stage plus premium Class D power stage
Audio sensing auto-on trigger
Features
8 speaker connections (A and B outputs for both channels)
High current for stable operation at 2 Ohms
Class AB input stage plus premium Class D power stage
Bus input with looping outputs
Features
2 Ω stable for driving multiple speaker pairs
Two pairs of speaker outputs with A/B buttons
High pass filter, switchable for 30Hz or 80Hz
Speaker level input enables integration with systems lacking preamp output jacks
Parasound designed class AB input stage w/ premium Class D power stage
Features
Universal amplifier for applications from 60 to 150 watts
Zone 1 (channel 1&2) are higher power for more demanding applications
24 speaker connections (A and B outputs for all 12 channels)
High current for stable operation at 2 Ohms
Class AB input stage plus premium Class D power stage
Features
High pass filter, switchable for 20Hz or 40Hz
Automatic on/off by audio signal with 2 sensitivity settings
Fully discrete circuitry with high current toroid transformer
Bridging switch for stereo or mono operation
Features
Burr-Brown 192kHz-24 bit DAC from the Halo P 5
USB, Optical and Coax digital audio inputs
4 Analog audio inputs
Phono input for MM or MC cartridges
Pure analog signal path from input to output
Features
Phono input for MM or MC cartridges
Pure analog signal path from input to output
Analog bass management w/ variable 20-140Hz high pass crossover
Subwoofer On/Off & level by remote control
80Hz low pass subwoofer output
Full range mono output can be used for subwoofer or mono listening area
Features
THX Ultra2 certified
150 watts x 2 into 8 Ω (all channels driven)
225 watts x 2 into 4 Ω or 2 Ω (all channels driven)
400 watts x 1 bridged into 8 Ω or 4 Ω
35 amps peak current per channel
2 Ohm stable operation with load selector switch
Features
THX Ultra2 certified
2 Ohm stable operation with load selector switch
Two pairs of speaker outputs with front panel A/B buttons
Rear-mounted lockout switch disables front A/B buttons
High pass filter, switchable for 20Hz or 40Hz
Automatic on/off by audio signal with 2 sensitivity settings
Bridging switch for stereo or mono operation
Features
ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
Asynchronous USB 2.0 supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit
Coax and optical inputs accept PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
Home theater bypass input for surround sound integration
Features
Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
High bias Class A/AB operation
45 amperes peak current per channel
Stable with speaker impedance dips below 2 Ω
Balanced inputs with discrete circuits
Features
Burr Brown analog resistor ladder volume control
An additional optical input (2 total)
Ball bearing supported solid aluminum volume knob
Increased phono stage gain for lower output cartridges
Features
Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
High bias Class A/AB operation
60 amperes peak current per channel
Stable with speaker impedance dips to 1.5 Ω
Balanced inputs with discrete circuits
Features
Class A/AB circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
Direct coupled - no capacitors or inductors in audio path ensures the cleanest signal
Balanced XLR inputs with discrete circuits
Full power is rated all the way down to 5Hz for unrestricted low-end bass
Features
Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system
Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input
Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off
Features
250 watts x 3 @ 8 Ohms / 400 watts x 3 @ 4 Ohms
Adjustable gain for up to +6db over THX Reference level
Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR inputs
Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
High bias class A/AB operation
Features
Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
THX Ultra2 certified
High bias Class A/AB operation
Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
Features
Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
12 watts per channel of pure Class A power
90 amperes peak current per channel
Features
Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
25 watts of pure Class A power
Stable with speaker impedance dips below 1Ω
Bybee Music Rails™ - active high frequency filters for input stage
New John Curl driver stage employs a cascode circuit for greater open loop bandwidth & superior linearity
Features
Analog volume control for RCA and XLR outputs
Separate volume control for the headphone Jacks
Digital audio connection to LightingTM jack-equipped Apple® devices (USB adapter required)
1/4" and 1/8" 24k gold plated headphone jacks
Features
Four Independent DACs in a single chassis
192kHz/24bit ESS Sabre DAC ICs
Level controls for all channels
Hyperstream™ jitter eliminator
Optical and coaxial digital inputs
Features
Analog volume control for RCA and XLR outputs
Separate volume control for the headphone Jacks
Digital audio connection to LightingTM jack-equipped Apple® devices (USB adapter required)
1/4" and 1/8" 24k gold plated headphone jacks
Features
Four Independent DACs in a single chassis
192kHz/24bit ESS Sabre DAC ICs
Level controls for all channels
Hyperstream™ jitter eliminator
Optical and coaxial digital inputs

Featurs
Fully discrete circuitry with Toroid power transformer
Low heat design
Compact chassis; 1 rack space high