Power & Performance

• Power Output per Channel: 160 Watts @ 8 Ohms; 240 Watts @ 4 Ohms (both channels driven)
• Maximum Power Output: 180 Watts @ 8 Ohms; 270 Watts @ 4 Ohms (0.9% THD)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01% at average listening levels; < 0.05% at 160 Watts
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 103dB (Line-in); 106dB (Digital-in) IHF A-weighted
• Frequency Response: 10Hz – 100kHz, +0/-3dB (20Hz – 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB)
• Current Capacity: 45 Amperes peak per channel
• Dynamic Headroom: 1.5dB
• Damping Factor: > 800 at 20Hz

Audio Features

• Circuitry Design: Legendary high-bias Class A/AB operation designed by John Curl
• Volume Control: Burr-Brown analog resistor-ladder electronic volume control for ultimate transparency
• DAC Chipset: ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M (384kHz / 32-bit)
• Phono Stage: High-performance MM/MC stage with three-position load/gain selector (MM 41dB, MC 54dB)
• Bass Management: Built-in adjustable High-Pass and Low-Pass crossovers (20Hz – 140Hz)
• Output Stage: 12 high-voltage/high-current bipolar output transistors
• Transformer: 1.1 kVA shielded toroid power transformer encapsulated in an epoxy-filled steel canister
• Headphone Amp: Dedicated high-current TI TPA6120A amplifier (10 Ohm output impedance)

Streaming & Connectivity

• Digital Inputs: 1 x Asynchronous USB 2.0 (32-bit/384kHz, DSD256), 2 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial (24-bit/192kHz)
• Analog Inputs: 1 x Pair Balanced (XLR), 5 x Pair Unbalanced (RCA), 1 x Front-panel Aux (3.5mm)
• Home Theater Bypass: Fixed-level RCA input for seamless integration with surround sound processors
• Analog Outputs: 1 x Pair Balanced XLR Preamp, 1 x Pair RCA Preamp, 1 x Balanced XLR Sub, 2 x RCA Sub
• Turn-on Management: 12V Trigger (In/Out), IR (In/Out), and adjustable Audio Sensing
• Tone Controls: Front-panel Bass and Treble controls with a dedicated relay bypass button

Installation & Dimensions

• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/4" x 5-7/8" x 16-1/4" (437mm x 150mm x 413mm)
• Height without Feet: 5-1/4" (133mm)
• Rack Space: 3U chassis height (Rack mount kit RMK33 sold separately)
• Unit Weight: 33 lbs (15 kg)
• Shipping Weight: 45 lbs (20.4 kg)
• Power Supply: 40,000 µF filter capacitance for massive reserves
• Thermal Management: Oversized internal heatsinks for stable, fanless cooling

Design & Build

• Front Panel: Solid aluminum volume knob rotating on ball bearings; dimmable volume display (0-99)
• Aesthetics: Refined Halo series styling with gold-highlighted aluminum end caps
• Binding Posts: Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts (CHK Infinium)
• Internal Layout: Dual-mono power supply and power amplifier sections to maximize channel separation
• Finish: Available in high-quality Silver or Black finishes
• Manufacturing: Engineered in the USA; hand-assembled with matched JFETs and MOSFET driver stages

International Warranty – Handled by Local Distributors and Dealers

• Parasound’s factory warranty does not apply to international customers outside of the USA.  Parasound has no direct obligation for warranty support or service outside of these regions.
• International Authorized Distributors are independent businesses and are under no obligation to provide warranty repairs for Parasound products they did not import. Each international Parasound Authorized Distributor is solely responsible for their own warranty and repair policies.
• If you purchased a Parasound product outside the USA contact your dealer or the Authorized Distributor in your country for warranty and service options.

Warranty Coverage & Duration (USA & Canada Only)

Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, Starwarriors IV LLC ("Parasound") warrants to the original owner that new, unopened products shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials as follows:

Product Line

Parts & Labor Warranty Period

JC and HALO Series: 5 Years

ZoneMaster™ Series: 3 Years

Z-Custom & New Classic: 2 Years

Parts: (Parasound.com only) 30 Days

*Recently Discontinued Products: (purchased after discontinuation) 1 Year after discontinuation date

• The warranty start date is based on the first purchase from a Registered Dealer, Distributor, or Parasound directly through Parasound.com as a consumer.
• A unit purchased by a Registered Dealer through an Authorized Distributor has a warranty start date based on that sale, not the date of resale to the customer.
• Read descriptions and receipts carefully to ensure you are purchasing a unit that has never been opened, especially when offered at a discount. Sellers may provide their own warranties on opened products, but they are not covered under Parasound’s factory warranty.

Warranty is Non-Transferable

Warranty Applies Only to the Original Purchaser

• Parasound’s factory warranty is strictly non-transferable.
• If the original owner transfers ownership of the product before the warranty expires, this warranty terminates immediately.
• The only exception for gifts is if the original purchase receipt explicitly lists the gift recipient’s name in the "Ship-To" address at the time of sale and that recipient resides in the USA.

Your Warranty is VOID If:

• The unit was resold or transferred to another owner.
• The unit was given as a gift without the recipient’s name listed on the original sales receipt.
• The unit was purchased from an unauthorized seller or third-party reseller

Warranty Service & Return Policy

What Parasound Will Do Under the Warranty

• Parasound will provide all necessary parts and labor to restore the product to its original specifications and return the product to the original dealer/seller or owner if the dealer/seller is no longer authorized.
• Parasound will only pay for shipping to the country of original sale regardless of where the customer currently resides.  If owner is out of the original country, they must arrange transportation at their expense once warranty repair is complete.
• In the alternative, Parasound may at its sole option either replace the Product without charge, or if replacement is not commercially practicable or repair or replacement cannot be accomplished within a reasonable time, Parasound may refund the purchase price of the Product, subject, where appropriate, to reasonable depreciation for actual use in accordance with applicable laws in full satisfaction of its warranty obligations,
• Parasound will undertake to complete the repair and return of the Product as soon as circumstances permit, unless prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control.
• Unit is not eligible for repair under the terms of the Parasound warranty if:Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Registered Dealer (at the time of sale)You are not the original owner. The Parasound warranty is not transferable.Unit's serial number was removed, modified, or defaced.Unit shows evidence of abuse and/or misuse.Unit was modified in any way.A prior repair was attempted by an unauthorized repair station.Unit was purchased as anything other than new/unopened for purchases made after June 15, 2023

Limitations on Parasound’s Warranty Obligations

• Parasound is not responsible for removal or installation charges, shipping expenses to the dealer/seller, Parasound, or an authorized service facility, loss of use, property damage, or other incidental or consequential damages.
• Note: Some states do not allow exclusions or limitations of consequential damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you.

What the Owner Must Do to Obtain Service

If Purchased from an Registered Dealer:

• Contact your dealer first to troubleshoot the issue.
• If troubleshooting does not resolve the issue, the owner must ship the product (properly packaged in Parasound packaging, prepaid, and insured) to the dealer.
• The dealer will coordinate repair with Parasound and return the product to the owner once resolved.

If Purchased Directly from Parasound or the Dealer is No Longer Registered:

• Fill out the support form at parasound.com/help.
• Parasound will validate warranty support and assign troubleshooting resources.
• If Parasound directs that the product be returned, Shipping instructions including a RMA number will be issued.  RMA number must appear on the return label.

Packaging and Shipping Requirements

• Use the complete original Parasound packaging for safe transit to the dealer or Parasound. If unavailable, authorized replacement packaging can be purchased from the Parasound webstore.
• Customers are responsible for shipping costs to the dealer or Parasound.
• Recommend insuring the product for its full retail cost in case of loss or damage during transit.
• Parasound is not responsible for transit damage.
• Parasound reserves the right to charge for new factory packaging when returning a repaired product if the received packaging was correct but in an unacceptable condition for return shipping.

Units Will Be Refused Service Under the Following Conditions:

• Unit was sent without the Parasound-assigned RMA number marked on the carton.
• Unit was not sent in complete Parasound carton and packing.
• Unit was shipped collect for shipping charges. We do not accept collect shipments.
• Unit was shipped via the US Postal Service.
• Unit was sent to an address other than the address instructed by our RMA authorization email.

No Problem Found Fee

• Before shipping any unit back, contact your dealer.
• If a unit is returned and the reported defect cannot be duplicated, defect has been caused by external factors, warranty has been voided, or accidental damage (non-shipping related), the customer will be charged up to $200 plus boxing fees and return freight prior to return of the unit.

Return Shipping & Storage Policy

• If an RMA is issued, the unit must arrive within 30 days. If not received by this deadline, the RMA will be closed, and the issue considered resolved.
• Return shipping costs to Parasound or Dealer are the responsibility of the customer/dealer.
• If a unit is found to violate return shipping instructions or have a voided warranty, Parasound will notify the customer.  The customer provides a prepaid return shipping label.
  
• If a customer does provide the label within 30 days or request, a storage fee of $10 per day will apply.
• If unclaimed for an additional 60 days (90 days total), the unit will be considered abandoned and disposed of or recycled.  Parasound will in no way be responsible for the unit once this time period has passed.

Exclusions: Parts and Occurrences That are Not Covered by the Warranty

In addition to the exclusions stated in "Limitations on Persons and Products Covered" above, this Warranty does not cover any of the following:

• Glass or plastic panels, cabinetry, trim, or other appearance items (except where they are defective at the time of original sale and the Product is delivered for repair within the first thirty (30) days thereafter);
• Batteries or failure of or damage to the Product caused by batteries.
• Lack of routine maintenance
• Fair wear and tear
• Connection to an improper voltage supply
• Failures arising from accident, carelessness, improper transportation, abuse, catastrophe, misuse, neglect, externally short-circuited, or failure to properly connect or operate the Product in accordance with the accompanying instructions or specifications.
• Failure of moving parts, remote controls, lasers, front panel displays and video screens occurring more than 1 (one) year after purchase, even though the Product may otherwise still be under warranty, as provided in "Scope and Duration" above.
• Failures of any kind in Products which evidence any tampering, alteration, defacement of their serial numbers, or attempted servicing by anyone other than Parasound using a valid RMA.
• Alterations or modification to the unit.
• Failures arising from improper installation of the Product or incompatibility of other components in the system of which the Product is a part.

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