Parasound's P 6 preamplifier delivers an open, articulate soundstage for a wide variety of music sources. Bring out the richness in your vinyl, whether you're using a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge. Five line-level inputs let you connect an extensive range of analog components. It's not a streamer, but it works magic with its digital inputs. High-res music aficionados, take note — the P 6's premium on-board DAC supports DSD files up to 11.2 MHz, and PCM-based files up to 32-bit/384kHz via USB from your computer. Whatever your source, the P 6 delivers tremendous detail and warmth.
Versatile "2.1-channel" outputs and control
Parasound describes this preamp as "2.1-channel," and it offers unusual flexibility for stereo setups that incorporate a separate subwoofer. Outputs include unbalanced RCAs and balanced XLRs for your main stereo channels. One mono XLR output and two mono RCA outputs accommodate one- or two-sub setups.
New Features (Changes from the P5)
ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC replaces the original Burr-Brown DAC
USB input is now capable of DSD & 384kHz/32-bit PCM (up from 96Khz/24-bit)
Burr Brown analog resistor ladder volume control
Dimmable front panel volume display
Upgraded USB receiver with "plug and play" operation with Windows 10
An additional optical input (2 total)
Ball bearing supported solid aluminum volume knob
Programable default turn on volume setting
Favorite volume memory with remote control button
Increased phono stage gain for lower output cartridges
Improved Left/Right channel separation and balance tracking
Sand blasted metal end caps replace plastic end caps on the P 5
Updated cosmetics with subtle gold highlights
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 theater 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 or 47k 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
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