Parasound P7 Pre-Amplifier

Description

• Input/Outputs:
  – 2 Multi channel (7.1) inputs for surround sound movies and music
  – 7 Stereo inputs (one balanced XLR input)
  – 1 MM or MC phono input
  – Front panel input jack for portable MP3 player
  – Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR 7.1 outputs
  – Subwoofer output with analog bass management
  – Serial port for RS-232 control
  – Rear panel IR input jack
  – 3 different 12v trigger outputs
  – High quality headphone output
• Software Features:
  – Custom input naming for all inputs
  – Theater bypass mode for connecting a digital surround receiver
  – Source input level matching
  – Headphone level offset
  – Analog bass management for stereo inputs
  – Links to Parasound Zhd HDMI selector (does not decode audio)
• Other Features:
  – Relay-switched input select, mute & tone control engage/bypass
  – Full-featured remote control
  – Bass and Treble adjustable by remote
  – Tone controls engage/bypass by remote
  – Left/Right balance adjust by remote
  – Front/Rear balance adjust by remote
  – Subwoofer output level trim by remote
  – 20 dB partial mute and full mute by remote
  – 5 brightness settings for front panel display
  – Three 12V trigger outputs for 3 different functions
  – 12V trigger can be activated by remote control
  – Rack mount kit available, (2 rack spaces without feet)

Frequency Response:
5 Hz – 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB

        Total harmonic distortion:
< 0.006% at 20 kHz

        S/N ratio:
> 110 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 95 dB, input shorted, unweighted

        Cross-talk:
85 dB at 20 kHz

        Line Input Impedance :
Unbalanced: 14.2k
Balanced: 4.7k  per leg

        Phono Input Impedance :
MM setting: 47k
MC setting: 100

        Output Impedance :
Unbalanced: < 60
Unbalanced: < 60 per leg

        Input Sensitivity:
200 mV for 1 V output
Total Gain: 14 dB (Volume limiter set to 110)
Maximum Output: 8 V (Vol. Limiter set to 110)

        XLR Pin Identification:
1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative

        AC Power Requirement:
100 – 250 V / 50 – 60 Hz (voltage is automatically selected)
10 watts standby
65 watts when turned on

        Dimensions:
Width: 17-1/4″ (437 mm)
Depth: 13-3/4″ (350 mm)
Height, with feet: 4-1/8″ (105 mm)
Height, without feet: 3-1/2″ (89 mm)

        Weight:
Net: 13.5 lbs. (6.1 Kg)
Shipping: 20.5 lbs. (9.3 Kg)

        Rack Mount Accessory:
HRA 2 (May be purchased separately)

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