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Parasound has introduced a more powerful version of its ultra-compact Zamp zone amplifier for use in custom installations and compact audio systems. The Parasound Zamp v.3 is a stereo power amplifier capable of 45 watts per channel into an 8-ohm load, making it 50% more powerful and much cooler running than its popular predecessor, the Zamp v.2. Like all Parasound Z-series components, Zamp 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 also 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. 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. The unit's attractive faceplate includes a headphone jack, and individual indicators for protection or high temperature fault as well as left and right channel status. The Zamp v.3 features gold-plated five-way binding posts for speaker connections, and line-level inputs and outputs for integration with other equipment. 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.

Parasound Z Amp v3 90W Two Channel Zone Amplifier

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[Music] hey guys I'm welcome to my review of the adorable Paris sounds amp version 3 amplifier I mean guys this thing is positively cute I mean it weighs only 7 pounds it stands it just barely over an inch in height and what I'm going to do is I'm going to kick-start this review by sharing a story because I don't know about you guys but whenever I'm looking into a piece I'd like to know if there's any history behind it and in the case of this amp I mean there really is a story here and that's because this amplifier has basically been in production for almost 20 years in fact it was originally envisioned as a custom installation solution something that was compact that would run cool that you could tuck away into a corner but through time it's actually gained a following among audiophiles as an ideal desktop solution something that's compact affordable reliable yet still has a respectabl