AV5103 vs Parasound Halo P 5
The Halo P 5's weight is 6.3 kg (14 lbs) against the AV5103's 6.8 kg (15 lbs), its height 105 mm against 102 mm, its width 437 mm against 380 mm, and its depth 350 mm against 406 mm.
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AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$650
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the AV5103
The Linn AV-5103 is a high-end AV preamplifier and system controller from Linn Products, released around 1996. It supports multi-channel surround sound processing (up to 5.1 channels, lacking DTS, 7.1, and DPL II in some models), with inputs for various sources including digital bitstream decoding for DVDs. Known for excellent sound quality, musicality, and detail when paired with other Linn components, though it has quirks like slow DVD bitstream recognition, tendency to run hot, no component video switching, and limited upgradability. Features standby mode, switch-mode power supply, and compatibility with Linn active crossover modules in related products. Comes with AV5101 remote control in some listings; front panel buttons may be missing on used units. Original retail was around $8000-$10,000 in the 1990s/2000s; current used market $500-$3250.
Specifications
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 380 × 102 × 406 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions