Parasound Zpre3 Compact Stereo Preamplifier

Latest Greatest Version of Wildly Popular Half-Width Preamp

The Zpre3 is Parasound's third generation stereo preamplifier in its Z-Series half-rack-width product line. It's small size and high performance make the Zpre3 perfect not only for custom installation, but it's also ideal for any space where a compact hi-fi or AV system is desired.

According to Parasound President Richard Schram, "We challenged ourselves in developing a line stage preamp with unique user interface features to make it an exceptionally useful tool for custom installers while endowing it with sound quality that will delight audio enthusiasts."

Designed to Deliver Full-Size Audiophile Sound

The compact Parasound Zpre3 is a five-source stereo preamplifier designed to deliver full-size audiophile sound. Features include turn-on volume level select plus the choice of a favorite volume memory, making it easy for the user to jump directly to his/her most common listening level. A separate bypass input integrates with audio sources that have their own volume controls, such as AV receivers and streaming devices. The bypass input is automatically selected when the Zpre3 is powered off, allowing you to operate your streaming devices without the need to turn the Zpre3 on first.

The Connections You Need

The Parasound Zpre3 has four line-level audio inputs, a bypass input and a 3.5mm front panel auxiliary input. It offers separate fixed and variable level stereo outputs, plus separate fixed and variable mono outputs for subwoofers and architectural speakers. Each of the inputs on the front panel display can be conveniently renamed from a list of words the user can select rather than having to enter one character at a time.

A single knob adjusts volume, selects sources, and adjusts bass, treble and balance. The remote control has buttons for the above selections plus recall of a favorite volume memory and dimming the front panel display.

Custom Installation Goodies

Custom installers will appreciate a unique feature set that includes discrete IR remote commands, a rear panel IR input, 12V trigger output and two-way RS-232 with direct volume control in 1dB increments. Automatic RS-232 feedback allows for easy integration with keypads or touch-screen control systems such as Crestron®, AMX®, Control4®, Savant®, and Elan®.

Product Features

Overview

Compact five-source stereo preamplifier
Front panel LCD function display with dimming
Automatic turn on volume memory
Favorite volume memory with remote control button
2-way RS232 with exact volume control and feedback
Discrete commands for all functions
Rename inputs to match connected source
Five audio inputs including a front panel Aux input
Bypass input integrates easily with streamers and other gear
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

Changes from Zpre2

Front panel LCD display
RS232 with exact volume control & feedback
Bass, treble, and balanced control by remote
Automatic turn on volume memory
Favorite volume memory
Bypass input and front panel Aux input
Subwoofer and mono outputs

Product Specs

Frequency Response

10Hz - 40 kHz, +0 / -0.5dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

(20Hz - 20kHz) < 0.015%

Interchannel Crosstalk

62dB at 20kHz

Input Sensitivity

250mv = 1V output
Total gain = 12dB (volume set to 100)
Unity Gain = Volume set to 88
Maximum output = 3.5V

Input Impedance

24k Ohms

Output Impedance

470 Ohms

S/N Ratio

> 100dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 90dB, 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

4.0 lb.

Product Manual

	Parasound Zpre3 Owner's Guide (PDF Format)

	219 Parasound Product Line Brochure (PDF Format)

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