One Box, Total Control Over Musicand Movies

The Parasound HINT 6 is a do‑it‑all integrated amplifier that unites a high‑end ESS Sabre32 DAC, MM/MC phono stage, headphone amp, and 160 W per channel into one elegant chassis. It’s compact yet commanding—equally at home with vinyl, high‑res streaming, or movie night. Based on John Curl’s Class A/AB amplifier design, the HINT 6 delivers 160 W x2 into 8 Ω (240 W x2 into 4 Ω), includes an ESS Sabre32 Reference (ES9018K2M) DAC with USB up to 32‑bit/384 kHz and DSD256, and adds Home Theater Bypass with balanced XLR alongside multiple digital/analog inputs. Clean power, real flexibility. Praised by audiophiles and reviewers alike “The Hint 6 worked well with every speaker I threw at it… Recommended.” — Stereophile “One of the best bargains right now in the high‑end amplifier category.” — ecoustics “Bass is deep and tuneful, midrange pleasingly articulate, highs crisp…” — What Hi‑Fi? Awards & Recognition Stereophile — Recommended Components (Fall 2019) Audiophilia — Star Component Award (Apr 14, 2023)