Parasound HALO A31 Power Amp

The Parasound A31 is a premium three-channel amplifier designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. It delivers 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms, providing clean, dynamic, and powerful sound for left, center, and right channels. With its fully discrete circuitry and balanced XLR inputs, the A31 integrates seamlessly into high-end audio systems, ensuring precise sound reproduction across the entire frequency range.

• Power Output: 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms
• Design: Fully discrete circuitry with balanced XLR inputs
• Features: High-current design for demanding speakers
• Applications: Perfect for left, center, and right channels in home theater systems

With its high power and meticulous design, the A31 enhances your home theater's performance, offering superior audio quality for both movies and music.

Features

• 250 watts x 3 @ 8 Ohms / 400 watts x 3 @ 4 Ohms
• Adjustable gain for up to +6db over THX Reference level
• Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR inputs
• Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
• High bias class A/AB operation
• Direct coupled (no capacitors or inductors in signal path)
• Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
• 24 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
• 1.5 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent
  secondary windings for each channel
• 98,400 µF power supply filter capacitance
• DC Servo and relay protection circuits
• AC present, channel status, high temperature indicators
• Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
• THX Ultra2 certified
• Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal
• 4u Chassis, carry handles, rack mounting adapter included

Specifications

Continuous power output:
250 watts RMS x 3, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, all channels driven
400 watts RMS x 3, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, all channels driven

Current capacity:
60 amperes peak per channel

Power bandwidth:
5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt

Total harmonic distortion:
< 0.2 % at full power

IM distortion: balanced 16 V rms
< 0.04 %

Slew rate:
> 130 V/µsecond

Dynamic headroom:
> 1.5 dB

Interchannel crosstalk:
> 78 dB at 1 kHz;
> 63 dB at 20 kHz

Input sensitivity:
1 V for 28.28 V (THX Reference)

Input impedance:
47 k Ω unbalanced; 94 k Ω balanced

S/N ratio:
112 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted

Damping factor:
> 1100 at 20 Hz

Dimensions:
17-1/2" w x 7-5/8" h x 20" d, 7" h without feet

Net weight: 65 lb.

Shipping weight: 79 lb.