Parasound Zamp/Zone Amplifier, gently used - $120

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Date: 2006-10-30 10:46:03

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Text: Parasound Zamp/Zone Amplifier, gently used. $120.00

30 watts per channel
Headphone jack
Auto power trigger
Torroidal power supply
Power cord included.

Like all Parasound Z series components, it uses a standardized "half-width" rack-mount chassis that is just 1 rack space (1-3/4 inches) tall and 9-1/2 inches wide, half the width of a conventional audio component. This size is perfect for a compact bookshelf audio system or two-abreast in a standard 19-inch professional equipment rack. The amplifier’s small size makes it ideal for unconventional and space-limited applications, including multi-room/multi-zone installations, PC and desktop audio, and bedroom or den stereo systems. This product is truly a custom installation problem solver.
Unlike other compact amplifiers, which typically employ low-cost single-chip IC amplifier modules, the Zamp v.3 uses fully discrete, direct-coupled DC servo circuitry, high speed bipolar output transistors, and a massive, high quality toroid power transformer. In addition to its 2 x 45 watts, 8-ohm rating (20 Hz – 20 kHz, both channels driven), Zamp v.3 delivers 60 watts per channel with 4-ohm loads, or can be bridged to provide over 90 watts mono into 8 ohms.
Parasound designed the Zamp v.3 with custom installation in mind, including features like a removable IEC power cord, and rear-panel 12 Volt trigger. The unit can also be configured to activate with audio voltage only, and includes sensitivity adjustment. The unit's attractive faceplate includes a headphone jack.
The Zamp v.3 features gold-plated five-way binding posts for speaker connections. Rear panel level controls can be independently adjusted for each channel to ensure ideal gain staging with a variety of preamplifiers or multi-room controllers. The front panels EIA rack mounting holes. An optional Zblank adaptor can be used to mount a single Zamp v.3 in a 19-inch rack, while the SBS side-by-side adaptor allows any two Parasound Z models to fit in one rack space. Each model also includes no-mar isolation feet for standalone use.