Parasound Zpre3 Stereo Pre-amplifier

Parasound Zpre3 Stereo Preamplifier

Compact size, audiophile performance, new custom integration features

The Zpre3 is a compact stereo preamplifier packed with custom integration features and the audiophile level of performance that Parasound is known for.

There are five audio line level inputs including a front panel Aux input and a Bypass input and each input can be renamed to identify the connected source. The Bypass input enables integration with audio sources that have their own volume controls,
such as AV receivers and streaming devices like the Sonos Connect, Heos Link, BlueSound Node, Google Chromecast Audio or Apple Airport Express. The Bypass input is automatically selected when the Zpre3 is powered off, so users can listen
to their streaming devices without having to turn on the Zpre3.

The Zpre3 has features specifically for the professional custom installation market, including discrete IR remote commands, a 12V trigger output and 2-way RS232 with direct volume control. Automatic RS232 feedback allows for easy integration with keypads and touch-screen control systems such as Crestron®, AMX®, Control4®, Savant®, and Elan®. Additional features include both automatic turn on volume memory and favorite volume memory so it’s easy for the user to jump to his or her most common listening levels. There are fixed and variable outputs, as well as separate Mono outputs for a subwoofer and for architectural speakers. Compact size, audiophile performance and an array of useful custom integration features makes the Zpre3 suitable for just about any audio system.

Features:

• Front panel LCD function display with dimming
• Automatic turn on volume memory
• Favorite volume memory with remote control button
• 2-way RS232 w/ exact volume control & feedback
• Discrete commands for all functions
• Rename inputs to match connected source
• 5 audio inputs including a front panel Aux input
• Bypass input integrates easily w/ a Sonos Connect® etc.
• Bass, treble and balance adjustments by remote control
• Variable and fixed stereo outputs
• Variable and fixed mono/subwoofer outputs
• 12dB auto gain offset at front panel AUX to match levels of other sources
• 12V trigger output and rear panel IR input
• Rack mount kit sold separately

Frequency Response: 
10 Hz - 40 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
<0.015%

Interchannel Crosstalk:
62 dB at 20 kHz

Input Sensitivity : 
250 mV = 1 V output 
Total gain = 12dB (volume set to 100) 
Unity Gain = Volume set to 88 
Maximum Output: 3.5 V

Input Impedance:
24k Ω

Output Impedance:
470 Ω

S/N Ratio: 
>100 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted 
>90 dB, input shorted, unweighted

DC Trigger Output:
12Vdc, 50ma

AC Power Requirement: 
5 Watts powered on 
0.5 Watts in standby 
100 - 250 VAC 50/60 Hz

Dimensions 
Width: 8.5" (220 mm) 
Depth: 10" (254 mm) 
Depth: 12" (305 mm) with AC cord and cables connected 
Height, with feet: 2" (51 mm) 
Height, without feet: 1.75" (45 mm), 1U

Weight 
Net: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg) 
Shipping: 7.0 lbs (3.1 kg)

Rack Mount Accessory 
May be Purchased Separately 
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