Parasound Introduces its Halo A 31 250-Watt Three-channel Home Theater Power Amplifier Parasound has added a powerful new three-channel power amplifier to its premium Halo product family. The THX Ultra2 certified Parasound Halo A 31, which is rated at 250 RMS watts per channel, is sonically identical to the company's renowned five channel Halo A 51 and two channel Halo A 21 amplifiers. The A 31 was developed for Parasound customers who want their surround systems to include uncompromised reproduction of stereo music. The A 31 is ideal for this because it also provides matched amplification for the center channel speaker. Here are some of the practical applications for the A 31:
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Parasound Debuts its Zphono•USB PreamplifierSAN FRANCISCO (8/18/11) – Parasound, a highly regarded San Francisco-based manufacturer of high-end audio components, has introduced the Zphono•USB, a compact preamplifier for moving coil and moving magnet (MC/MM) phonograph cartridges and line-level analog sources. For new media applications, Zphono•USB also adds an analog-to-digital (A-D) converter with a USB port to transfer audio from vinyl LPs onto Mac and PC as digital media. Zphono•USB is the newest of the company's Z-Series family of half-rack-width components. First of all, the Parasound Zphono•USB is a high-quality analog phono preamplifier engineered for the optimum in playback quality for vinyl LPs. Like its predecessor, the Zphono analog phono preamplifier, which continues in the line, Zphono•USB uses high quality parts and precision RIAA equalization to achieve extremely low levels of noise and distortion, and accurate frequency response. |
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Parasound, the San Francisco based supplier of premium audio amplifiers and components, has redesigned its Model 5250 power amplifier after six years as the flagship of its popular NewClassic family of products. The new Parasound NewClassic Model 5250 v.2 is ideal for home theater enthusiasts who want the performance of a very high-powered amplifier, while pairing it with an affordable state-of-the-art surround receiver that has all the latest technology. The Parasound NewClassic 5250 v.2 offers the same THX Ultra 2 Certified, five-channel, 250-watts per channel power ratings as its predecessor, but with a more graceful front panel design, adjustable gain for each channel making it compatible with the preamp outputs of any AVR, and more than 60 other improvements to its operating features and circuitry. .... (more) |
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Parasound Delivers John Curl Designed Halo JC 3 Phono Preamplifier SAN FRANCISCO (12/8/10) –Parasound, the highly regarded San Francisco-based manufacturer of high-end audio components, has announced that it is now shipping the first production samples of its much-anticipated John Curl designed Halo JC 3 Phono Preamplifier. As Parasound's chief amplifier circuit designer, Curl has helped create dozens of the company's best products. Nearly 20 years ago he also designed the Vendetta Research SCP2B that is still regarded by many audiophiles as the preeminent phono preamp. The new Parasound Halo JC 3 is a high-performance dual-mono phono preamplifier built with high quality parts, solid construction, and a very clean design. ....(more) |
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Parasound New In-Ceiling Speakers Build on Success SAN FRANCISCO (9/13/10) – Parasound, a San Francisco based manufacturer of high-end audio and custom installation components, has introduced updated versions of its popular C-Series in-ceiling loudspeakers for custom installers. It is also encouraging its customers to favor 8-inch systems to improve the quality of sound that customers experience from in-ceiling speakers. The Version 2 Parasound C-Series C 85 v2 and C 65 v2 are 8-inch and 6-1/2-inch two-way in-ceiling speakers respectively. Compared with the C 85 and C 65, they represent a sizeable sonic upgrade in terms of their clarity and the uniformity of their in-room power response. |
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Parasound Upgrades its Classic Halo JC 2 Preamp with Added Home Theater Bypass The new Parasound Halo JC 2 BP allows audiophiles to use their high-end speakers and amplifiers for the left and right channels of a home theater system controlled by a surround receiver, or to switch back to stereo music under the no compromise control of the JC 2 BP's stereo preamplifier circuits. SAN FRANCISCO (8/25/10) – Parasound, one of the audio industry's top manufacturers of high-end audio components, has introduced a new version of the widely acclaimed, John Curl designed, Halo JC 2 stereo preamplifier. The new Parasound Halo JC 2 BP adds a home theater bypass function that allows this preamplifier and its companion power amplifier and speakers to be connected as the front left- and right-channels of a surround sound home theater system. The new configuration provides total performance and control in both modes without compromising the performance of either mode. |
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Parasound, the preeminent manufacturer of high-end audio components, has introduced an audio preamplifier designed for sound purists seeking superior low-noise performance from classic stereo sources as well as multichannel music and movies from Blu-ray, DVD-Audio, and SACD players. It will be marketed in the company's high-end Halo product line. The Parasound Halo P 7 is both a two-channel and 7.1-channel analog preamplifier that is designed to combine outstanding audio performance while providing a flexible and easy-to-use interface. It will satisfy the most demanding two-channel audio purist who also enjoys multichannel music and movies. The Halo P 7 is also a lower-cost alternative to a surround processor if your TV can switch video inputs and you own multi-channel analog sources such as a DVD player, SACD player or Blu-ray player with multichannel analog outputs. The analog bass management for stereo sources makes subwoofer and small speaker integration easy. There is also a volume control bypass mode for users who wish to use their home theater receiver to decode digital sources. The Halo P 7 can also switch 1080p HDMI sources when it is linked to the optional Zhd HDMI switcher. |
  Parasound Halo P 7 Analog Preamplifier. Click any photo for high resolution JPEG imag files. |
Parasound Inks Distribution Deal with AVAD
SAN FRANCISCO (6/2/08) – Parasound, one of the world's best regarded manufacturers of high performance audio/video components, has announced a nationwide distribution deal with A/V distribution giant AVAD. Under the new partnership, all AVAD branches in the US will carry Parasound's custom installation focused New Classic and Z Series components. Parasound had previously supplied components to eight of AVAD's US branches. "We are pleased to announce our new partnership with AVAD," comments Parasound president and founder Richard Schram. "The current environment for electronics sales is challenging, but Parasound and AVAD have both continued to perform well due to our mutual obsession with superior customer service, high quality products and innovative technology that provides the custom installer the tools needed to remain profitable and to grow his business. AVAD's strict prohibition, monitoring and enforcement of unauthorized internet sales mirrors our own, and provides much needed protection from unscrupulous sellers for both dealers and consumers." |
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Parasound Delivers High-End Stereo Preamplifier that Plays Well with Custom Installers Parasound has introduced the precision Model 2100 stereo preamplifier in its high-value NewClassic series of components for custom installation. In keeping with Parasound's 26-year reputation for delivering high quality and problem-solving gear at high-value prices, the Model 2100 also offers a unique solution that enables audiophiles to add high-quality stereo reproduction to their existing or planned home theater without compromising performance for either music or movies. |
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Parasound Debuts John Curl-designed Halo JC 2 Stereo Preamplifier Parasound, one of the world's most respected manufacturers of high performance audio/video components, is now shipping the JC 2 stereo preamplifier in its high-end Halo product family. The Parasound Halo JC 2 was designed and engineered by the legendary John Curl and CTC Builders team who have been responsible for some of the most highly regarded audio components of the past 25 years, including the acclaimed Parasound Halo JC 1 400-watt mono power amplifier. Full specifications, and additional photography available in the full-length Halo JC 2 press release Click here to download the JC 2 owner's manual Click here for a brief overview of the Halo JC 2 design is also available here
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Parasound has introduced its third generation half-rack width tuner. The Ztuner v.2 is a high-quality FM/AM tuner that improves on the popular Ztuner with upgraded performance and features to make life easier for the custom installation professional. These include software modules for both Crestron and AMX based control systems. Part of the problem-solving Parasound Zcustom matched mini-components, the Ztuner v.2 is just 1 rack space tall and 9-1/2 inches wide - half the width of a conventional audio component. |
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SAN FRANCISCO (4/12/06) – The Parasound NewClassic Model 5250 home theater power amplifier has been named "Best Amplifier Under $3,000" by Home Theater Magazine in their announcement of the 2006 RAVE Award winners. The Home Theater Magazine's RAVE awards are chosen by the magazine's editors and reviewers based on a product review during the past year. The awards will be presented by Maureen Jenson, Editor-in-chief, at the Home Entertainment Show, which opens June 1st in Los Angeles.
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Parasound has added a rack-mounted
cooling fan to its Zcustom family of custom installation problem-solving
components. The Parasound Zbreeze uses three whisper-quiet fans mounted
in a compact half-rack width Zcustom chassis. It is designed to provide
targeted ventilation to prevent localized hot-spots from building up
in racks and cabinets to supplement otherwise adequate overall ventilation. |
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| Parasound Adds Dedicated HDMI Switcher to its Zcustom Line Allows high definition video display owners to add five-source HDMI switching capabilities to audio/video processors from Parasound and others. |
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Parasound has introduced a five in/one out high-definition digital-video and -audio switching device that will add integrated HDMI source selection capabilities to the company's current audio-video processors, as well as many other processors and AV receivers using the included remote control. The Parasound Zcustom Zhd is used as a source selector for up to five HDMI video sources, connecting any of the inputs to an HDMI video projector or other display device. It is the latest of the company's many half-width rack-mountable custom installation problem solvers. |
| Parasound Names Precor as its Canadian Distributor SAN FRANCISCO (12/30/05) -- Parasound, a privately held US manufacturer of premium audio-video and architectural audio components, has named Precor Consumer Electronics, of Concord, Ontario as its exclusive Canadian distributor. In making the announcement here today, Parasound's International Sales Manager, Martin Harding praised Precor's excellent track record and complementary lines as factors in Parasound's decision. "Precor is clearly the right company for Parasound in Canada," said Harding. "They are smart, aggressive, provide excellent coverage of regional markets, and have a good mix of lines to complement Parasound." |
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Parasound Introduces the Zpre2, a Miniature A/V Preamplifier with Two-Way RS-232 Control |
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Parasound
has introduced the Zpre2, a high-quality two-channel audio/video preamplifier
with a wide array of connectivity and control features, including two-way
RS-232 control, making it ideal for custom installation and multizone
applications. Part of the problem-solving Parasound Zcustom series of
matched mini-components, the Zpre2 features a chassis that is just 1
rack space tall and 9-1/2 inches wide – half the width of a conventional
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Parasound Debuts its "NewClassic" Line of Custom Installer Focused Components Parasound has announced the introduction of five new power amplifiers and a 7.1 channel A/V surround controller as the first of the company's "NewClassic" line of products for professional custom audio-video system integrators and installers. The NewClassic line provides high-value, high-performance, and competitively priced products with installer-focused feature sets and attractive, no-nonsense design. Click any image below for individual press releases and high resolution image files |
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THX Ultra2 certification, 7.1-channel processing, video upconversion, and a bevy of integration and control features for custom installers |
Cool-running, rack mountable, 5 x 125 watts into 8 ohms, 5 x 185 into 4 ohms |
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Cool-running, rack mountable, 5 x 250 watts into 8 ohms, 5 x 385 into 4 ohms |
Cool-running, rack mountable, 2 x 250 watts into 8 ohms, 2 x 400 into 4 ohms, 2 x 350 into 2 ohms, and an amazing 700 watts bridged mono into 4 or 8 ohms |
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Cool-running, rack mountable, 2 x 125 watts into 8 ohms, 2 x 200 into 4 ohms, 2 x 125 into 2 ohms, and an amazing 400 watts bridged mono into 4 or 8 ohms |
Cool-running, rack mountable, 2 x 75 watts into 8 ohms, 2 x 125 into 4 ohms, 2 x 125 into 2 ohms, and an amazing 200 watts bridged mono into 4 or 8 ohms |
| Four New Models Added to Mini Parasound Z–series Components for Custom Installers Parasound has recently added four new components to the popular Parasound Z–series of compact “problem-solver” components for custom installation, commercial, or consumer audio systems. Each of the matched mini-components in the series features a chassis that is just 1 rack space tall and 9-1/2 inches wide - half the width of a conventional audio component. These replace earlier models, and include an audiophile grade stereo power amplifier, phono preamplifier, FM/AM tuner, and a loudspeaker speaker selector. Click any photo below for more detailed individual press releases |
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Parasound C 1002 In-Wall Subwoofer delivers great bass while occupying zero floor space. Parasound has introduced and begun delieries of its model C 1002 in-wall subwoofer that is designed for easy installation in standard sheet-rock 2x4 stud walls. It will replace the company’s popular PAL-1002. |
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HaloControl© PC Software Speeds A/V Controller Configuration
for Custom Installers Use a lap-top computer to quickly set-up, adjust, and back-up the configuration settings for the company’s new Halo C 1 and C 2 AV Controllers. |
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Parasound
Ships Much-Anticipated Halo A/V Controllers
“The Halo C 1 & C 2 expand the boundaries of 7.1-channel technology for audio and video enthusiasts, while providing automated configuration and outstanding ease-of-use for custom installers,” said Richard Schram, President, Parasound Products. |
| Parasound Halo C 1 Raises Bar for High-End A/V Controllers
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| Parasound Halo C 2 A/V Controller Does Everything Parasound’s Halo C 2 audio/video controller uses the world’s most sophisticated DSP engine to deliver unprecedented levels of sonic performance and system control that are reflected in its THX Ultra2-certification, and delivered at a price well below that of comparable high-end controllers. |
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Halo Amps Glow at 250W for 2-, 5-, or 7-Channels
Matched Two- and Five-Channel Amplifiers can be combined for Big, Powerful Audio Systems |
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Debuts 400-Watt Monoblock Amplifier San Francisco, 8/27/02 -- Parasound has introduced its highly-anticipated 400-watt JC 1 monoblock power amplifier as the flagship amplifier for its new Halo line of premium audio components. This extremely powerful and uncompromising amplifier was developed by Parasound in collaboration with legendary designer John Curl’s CTC Builders, and represents the culmination of 13 years of Curl's ongoing evolution of Parasound power amplifier topologies. |
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Halo JC1 Design Elements - Backgrounder on the development and construction of the JC1 Monoblock, including comments from John Curl, Bob Crump and Carl Thompson of CTC Builders. |
