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Parasound Halo HINT 6 vs Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier
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Parasound Halo HINT 6

Integrated Amplifier | 160 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier

Integrated Amplifier | 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Parasound Halo HINT 6 vs Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Parasound Halo HINT 6 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the Attessa Streaming Amplifier is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Parasound Halo HINT 6 and Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Parasound Halo HINT 6 Key Specs

  • 160 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • Phono Input
  • USB Input
  • Weight: 33.00 lbs / 15.00 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):5-7/8inch x 17-1/4inch x 17-1/4inch

Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Key Specs

  • 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • Phono Input
  • USB Input
  • Bluetooth
  • Weight: 23.00 lbs / 10.45 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):3inch x 17-1/16inch x File Typeinch

What size room are the Parasound Halo HINT 6 and Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment Parasound Halo HINT 6 Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier
Near-field Are you nuts? Poor
Small Room Bad Average
Mid-size Room Poor Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Good Poor

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Parasound Halo HINT 6 and Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.


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Reasons to choose Parasound Halo HINT 6 over Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier
Watts into 8-ohms 160 watts vs 80 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 240 watts vs 130 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Signal to Noise Ratio 103 dB vs 98 dB Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Total Analog Inputs 8 vs 2 More options for connecting Analog sources
Max Bit Depth 32-bit vs 24-bit Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate 384kHz vs 192kHz Play higher resolution media

Reasons to choose Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier over Parasound Halo HINT 6
App-Based Control MaestroUnite, BluOS Controller vs None Control the amplifier via an app
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% vs 0.05% Less Harmonic Distortion
Bluetooth Yes vs No Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Wi-Fi Yes vs No High quality streaming over WiFi
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 vs 1 More options for connecting Digital sources
Apple AirPlay Yes vs No Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Apple AirPlay 2 Yes vs No Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Roon Ready vs No Roon Compatibility
BluOS Yes vs No Compatible with BluOS Wireless Ecosystem
Height 77mm vs 150mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Parasound Halo HINT 6 and Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier differs from each other.

Parasound Halo HINT 6 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 8
  • Phono Input
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-B(Connect to your computer for playback)
  • XLR Input Port
Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
  • Phono Input
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 2 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-A (support music playback including Hi-Res)
    • USB-A (used for the included USB/WiFi dongle to make a wireless network connection)
  • Ethernet Port
Parasound Halo HINT 6 Back View
Parasound Halo HINT 6 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • Stereo RCA, XLR Preamp Outputs
  • 3.5mm Headphone Output
  • Subwoofer Output
Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
  • 3.5mm Headphone Output
Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Back View
Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Parasound Halo HINT 6?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Halo HINT 6:
  • Integrated amplifier
  • 6-feet AC power Cord
  • Remote control (RM5A)
  • 2 AA batteries
  • 39-inch USB-A to USB-B cable
  • 6-feet Mono-minijack cable
  • Owners Guide
  • What's in the Box of Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier?

    Here are the items that come with the Attessa Streaming Amplifier:
  • Integrated streaming amplifier
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • USB/WiFi dongle
  • 2-feet USB extension cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
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