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Power amplifiers stereo — Parasound ZC ZAmp V0.3
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Parasound ZC ZAmp V0.3
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The ZC ZAmp V0.3 is a compact stereo power amplifier from Parasound, built with a strong signal-to-noise figure in a remarkably lightweight chassis. The ZC ZAmp V0.3 brings Parasound's considered engineering to a space-efficient power amplification format.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 600mV, with input impedance at 33,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is a modest 45W into 8 ohms, rising to 60W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 116dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.07% at 100% global feedback. At 241 x 50 x 254mm and just 3kg, the ZC ZAmp V0.3 maintains a space-efficient, lightweight power amplifier chassis.
Sound and use context
Expect surprisingly clean amplification reflecting the strong 116dB signal-to-noise figure, with the modest 60W-into-4-ohms output pairing best with notably efficient loudspeakers.
Pairing
The modest 60W-into-4-ohms output pairs best with notably efficient compact loudspeakers.
Alternatives
Parasound's own NC 275v2 offers a more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 600mV, with input impedance at 33,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is a modest 45W into 8 ohms, rising to 60W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 116dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.07% at 100% global feedback. At 241 x 50 x 254mm and just 3kg, the ZC ZAmp V0.3 maintains a space-efficient, lightweight power amplifier chassis.
Sound and use context
Expect surprisingly clean amplification reflecting the strong 116dB signal-to-noise figure, with the modest 60W-into-4-ohms output pairing best with notably efficient loudspeakers.
Pairing
The modest 60W-into-4-ohms output pairs best with notably efficient compact loudspeakers.
Alternatives
Parasound's own NC 275v2 offers a more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
ZC ZAmp V0.3
Input sensitivity (mV)
600
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
33 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
45
Output power (4Ω) (W)
60
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
5
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
116
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
0.07
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
241 x 50 x 254
Weight (kg)
3
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