http://parasound.com/halo/integrated.php
• Latest generation 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
• Windows USB drivers for ASIO & WASAPI - install instructions here
• Mac OS does not require any drivers
• Coax and optical 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 for MM & MC with 100 Ω or 47k Ω 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 input and output to triggers
• Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
• 0.5w standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs
Power Amp Features
• 160 Watts x 2 @ 8 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven)
• 240 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven)
• Power amp circuit topology designed by legendary John Curl
• Direct amplifier input to bypass preamp section
• High bias class A/AB operation
• Oversized shielded toroid power transformer
• Dual-mono power supply and power amplifier
• 40,000uF power supply filter capacitance
• Matched JFET input stages and MOSFET driver stages
• 12 high voltage/high current bipolar output transistors
• Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts
• Over temp and short circuit relay protection
Tout ce que j'espère est qu'ils feront une belle intégration du ESS Sabre, car en tout franchise, je préfère de loin AKM....
Maintenant, le prix sera surement à la hauteur des concurrent chez Hegel notamment
