


Parasound Zamp v.3 Compact Stereo Power Amplifier
Parasound Zamp v.3 – High-Performance Compact Stereo Power Amplifier
Deliver audiophile-grade performance in a space-saving package with the Parasound Zamp v.3 stereo power amplifier. This fully discrete Class AB amplifier delivers clean, dynamic power—perfect for desktop HiFi, custom installations, and multi-zone audio systems. With a rugged build, toroidal power supply, and flexible integration options, the Zamp v.3 is a compact powerhouse designed for serious sound in small spaces.
Key Features
- 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms; 60 watts per channel into 4 ohms
- Bridgeable to 90 watts mono into 8 ohms
- Fully discrete Class AB circuit design for high-fidelity sound
- High-current toroidal power transformer
- Automatic turn-on via audio sensing or 12V trigger input
- RCA loop output for daisy-chaining additional amplifiers
- Rear-panel level controls for precise speaker matching
- Front-panel headphone jack with silent automatic speaker mute
- Gold-plated RCA jacks and 5-way speaker binding posts
- Built-in protection circuits and status LEDs
- Ultra-compact chassis: 9.5" wide × 1.75" high × 10" deep
Premium Sound, Flexible Applications
The Zamp v.3 is widely praised for its transparent, dynamic, and natural sound—rare for an amp of this size and price. Whether used in a desktop system, home theater zone, or custom install, it delivers punchy, refined output that rivals larger, more expensive amplifiers.
Perfect for:
- Stereo desktop systems
- Bedroom or office audio setups
- Custom multi-zone installations
- Driving surround speakers or small subwoofers (in bridged mode)
Why Choose the Parasound Zamp v.3?
- Compact, flexible, and installer-friendly
- Professional-grade performance with audiophile finesse
- Perfect for expanding zones without compromising sound
- Reliable build quality with top-tier components
- Excellent value and critical acclaim in its class
Specifications
Continuous Power Output |
45 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, both channels driven 60 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, both channels driven 90 watts RMS x 1, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, minimum impedance |
Current Capacity | 12 amperes peak per channel |
Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.07% full power, < 0.02% typical levels |
IM Distortion | < 0.05% |
Dynamic Headroom | 1.5 dB |
Inter-channel Crosstalk | 80 dB at 1 kHz; 60 dB at 20 kHz |
Input Impedance | 33 kΩ |
Input Sensitivity | 600 mV; 1.5 V for full output |
S/N Ratio | 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.5” x 1.75” x 10” (2” tall with feet) |
Net Weight | 7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
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