Parasound ZC ZPre3 - Control4 Compatible
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.
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Specifications
- Frequency Response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- <0.015%
- Interchannel Crosstalk
- 62 dB at 20 kHz
- Input Sensitivity
- 250 mV = 1 V output\nTotal gain = 12dB (volume set to 100)\nUnity Gain = Volume set to 88\nMaximum Output: 3.5 V
- Input Impedance
- 24k Ω
- Output Impedance
- 470 Ω
- S/N Ratio
- >100 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted\n>90 dB, input shorted, unweighted
- DC Trigger Output
- 12Vdc, 50ma
- AC Power Requirement
- 5 Watts powered on\n0.5 Watts in standby\n100 - 250 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions
- Width: 8.5" (220 mm)\nDepth: 10" (254 mm)\nDepth: 12" (305 mm) with AC cord and cables connected\nHeight, with feet: 2" (51 mm)\nHeight, without feet: 1.75" (45 mm), 1U
- Weight
- Net: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)\nShipping: 7.0 lbs (3.1 kg)
Manufacturer's Description — Parasound
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.
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