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Parasound Halo P

Wondering if I would get a significant benefit by adding the Parasound P6 to my HT setup. Presently I am using the Sherbourn PT-7030, Emotiva UPA-700, Oppo-105 (used mostly as a DAC for a Blusound Vault), Pro-Ject 2Experiance TT with a Sumiko Blue Point Special #2 cartridge and a Pro-Ject  Phono Box SE phon amp. I would be using the Parasound as a DAC and phono amp. 

Thanks for any input
thegreenline
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wafwarrior
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The P6 has the same DAC as the HINT 6 and the original Halo integrated.  What about this piece is meh?  Where have you heard a Parasound P6? 


10000_hz_legend
72 posts
 
DAC in the P6 is identical to the Hint 6 Integrated.  Actually, according to the owner the entire preamp section in the Hint 6 IS the P6.  They are the same preamp, the Hint just has a power amo section.

Also the same DAC used in the new Peachtree Nova 150 and 300
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jkreidler
20 posts
 
So much internet here it hurts......the P6 uses the Sabre ESS and the Hint 6 uses the P6 Preamp section correct as stated.  
plaw
90 posts
 
If you purchase a P6, I would make sure you purchase from a reputable dealer that will let you return (I purchased mine from an out of state dealer in Montana) - otherwise you will be taking a $500 bath when you go to sell it like I did.  If you are looking to use the phono section - look elsewhere.  I never a/b'ed with a 29 dollar Behringer phono pre-amp which I still own, but do not use - I am guessing they were close in hiss factor.  My other beef is that the adjustment dials were too small to turn - may not be a factor if you have petite little hands.   If you are only using it as a line stage, I think you could be happy. 
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