Parasound P5

Analog Bass Management: A standout feature of the P5 is its comprehensive onboard analog bass management system. It offers adjustable, independent low-pass and high-pass crossovers (ranging from 20Hz to 140Hz), enabling you to easily route low frequencies to your subwoofers while relieving smaller main speakers from heavy bass strain.Subwoofer Outputs: The preamp supports up to three powered subwoofer outputs, including dual RCA single-ended jacks and a balanced XLR connection to maintain a whisper-quiet noise floor.Built-in DAC: It houses a high-quality Burr-Brown Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). The digital input suite consists of an asynchronous USB port (supporting up to 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution) alongside coaxial and optical S/PDIF inputs (supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz).Home Theater Bypass: The designated HT Bypass inputs let you seamlessly route multi-channel audio from a surround-sound processor directly through the P5 to your main amplifiers. Crucially, the bypass route automatically engages when the P5 is powered off, keeping system operation simple for the household.Upgraded Phono Stage: Perfect for vinyl enthusiasts, the phono input accommodates both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, complete with selectable load impedance switches (100 Ω or 47k Ω) for optimal cartridge