The Parasound Halo P5 is a versatile stereo preamplifier, DAC, and phono stage with features like bass management, home theater bypass, and subwoofer control. It features a Burr-Brown PCM1798 DAC, accepts various digital sources, and includes analog crossovers for bass management.
Key Features and Specifications: Preamplifier: Provides gain and volume control for various inputs. DAC: Digital-to-analog converter with USB, coaxial, and optical inputs (supporting up to 192 kHz rates for digital sources, and USB up to 96 kHz). Phono Stage: Built-in MM/MC phono stage for connecting turntables. Bass Management: Analog bass management system with high and low-pass crossovers, allowing for custom subwoofer integration. Home Theater Bypass: Allows integration with surround sound systems, bypassing the P5's preamp section. Subwoofer Control: Front panel subwoofer level control and three line-level outputs (including one balanced XLR) for powering subwoofers. Auxiliary Input: Front panel auxiliary input with +12dB gain stage for portable players. Tone Controls: Includes tone controls on the front panel with a blue glow when active. Volume Control: Smooth, motor-driven Alps potentiometer volume control. Dimensions: 17”W x 4.1”H x 13.7”D (14 pounds). Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB. Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%. Crosstalk: > 70 dB at 20 kHz. Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 24 kohm, Balanced: 100 kohm per leg. Output Impedance: Unbalanced: 100 ohm, Balanced: 470 ohm per leg. S/N Ratio: > 108 dB (IHF A-weighted), > 88 dB (unweighted) for line inputs; > 108 dB (IHF A-weighted), > 90 dB (unweighted) for DAC inputs.
