Parasound ZC ZPre3
Compact Control, Full‑Sized Sound Drop the Zpre3 into your system and small setups feel big: sources snap into focus, bass integrates cleanly with your sub, and switching stays effortless—no clutter, just control. In a half‑width 1U chassis you get five analog inputs including a front‑panel Aux with +12 dB auto‑gain, variable & fixed outputs including a dedicated sub out, a true Home Theater Bypass that auto‑selects when the unit is off, and Control4‑ready 2‑way RS‑232 (plus 12 V trigger and IR) for smooth automation. What listeners say “Great sounding preamp for price point and full of features for the compact size.” “Everything sounds great on this unit… a packed, small package.” Covered by Parasound's 1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty. Terms effective September 1, 2026.
| Brand | Parasound |
| Model | ZC ZPre3 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 40000 Hz −0.5 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion (%) | 0.015 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (dB) | 100 |
| Input impedance (Ω) | 24000 |
| Output impedance (Ω) | 470 |
| Gain (dB) | |
| Phono input | |
| Height (mm) | 51 |
| Width (mm) | 220 |
| Depth (mm) | 254 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 |