Parasound Halo HINT 6 integrated amplifier review

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Clipdat
Clipdat Posts: 12,600
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My review of Parasound's HINT 6 integrated has just been published on The Audio Beatnik: https://theaudiobeatnik.com/parasound-halo-hint-6-integrated-amplifier-review/

Hope you enjoy the article! Here's a few high resolution photos I took of it:

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,042
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    Thanks for the link.
    A well-written review -- and an interesting product. Nice to see such a capable integrated amplifier nowadays; I had no idea.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,445
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    Nice review, Drew. Seems like quite a bundle of quality functionality in the HINT 6. Flexible piece, sweet simplicity.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    Very good review Drew as always. At $3k that is definitely not an entry level piece but there are some concerns I have regarding build and sound.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,315
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    Nicely written!!
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • vavan
    vavan Posts: 24
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    there are some concerns I have regarding build and sound.
    please don't hesitate to inform us

    Parasound Halo Integrated, Pioneer SC-LX 901, Oppo-205, Revel F208 + Heco Aurora Center 30 + Heco Victa Prime 202
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    @vavan please stay a while, get 100 posts, and I’ll be glad to share with you.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,514
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    Well written, Drew. I was surprised to see that the integrated is not less money than the two separates.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    edited August 2019
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    Nice review Drew. Interesting comparison between the Hint and your PS Audio amp. And, admittedly, my audiophile vernacular was expanded yet again. Had to look it up!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,600
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    Thanks guys for your feedback and for taking the time to read my review, I sincerely appreciate the support!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,776
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    Still a hack.....




    :p
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  • vavan
    vavan Posts: 24
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    @vavan please stay a while, get 100 posts, and I’ll be glad to share with you.
    Given that I've been lurking here for more than year but registered only this February and considering the rate at what I post here is not that high i'm afraid you won't have a chance any time soon
    Parasound Halo Integrated, Pioneer SC-LX 901, Oppo-205, Revel F208 + Heco Aurora Center 30 + Heco Victa Prime 202
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  • Pakito
    Pakito Posts: 2
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    Hi Clipdat ,

    I'm looking for an integrated amplifier in this price category (€ 3,800 max) and your review is timely, since this Parasound Hint6 is part of my little list of choices, alongside the Audia Flight FL3S, Heed Audio Lagrange ...! It is not so obvious but then not at all obvious to find an amplifier (in my price range and even beyond) which can reproduce all styles of music with equal happiness, from the most calm and confidential music to the most crazy music, including electronic music, Reggae, Hip hop, R&B, Jazz, classical music (small and large groups), baroque ...!
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  • Pakito
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    Pakito wrote: »
    Hi Clipdat ,

    I'm looking for an integrated amplifier in this price category (€ 3,800 max) and your review is timely, since this Parasound Hint6 is part of my little list of choices, with the Audia Flight FL3S, Heed Audio Lagrange ...! It is not so obvious but then not at all obvious to find an amplifier (in my price range and even beyond) which can reproduce all styles of music with equal happiness, from the most calm and confidential music to the most crazy music, including electronic music, Reggae, Hip hop, R&B, Jazz, classical music (small and large groups), baroque ...!

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,600
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    Pakito wrote: »
    Hi Clipdat ,

    I'm looking for an integrated amplifier in this price category (€ 3,800 max) and your review is timely, since this Parasound Hint6 is part of my little list of choices

    PM'd.
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