parasound

  1. Oscarshock

    Decision between CA azur 851w and Parasound A23+ for low volume

    I plan to replace my current amp (Denon pma 600ne) with one of the two amps in the title because I no longer need all the functions that the Denon provides, e.g. DAC, BT, preamp etc, and I am looking for a pure power amp. I only need the amp to drive a bookshelf speaker, namely, Elac dbr 62 and...
  2. F

    Amplifier upgrade services

    Hello all, While looking around some websites I’ve seen some folks advertise upgrade services on certain brands of amps, and I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the value of such a service as opposed to putting the same cash into an amp without upgrades. Is the money better placed in...
  3. W

    Preamp to subwoofer help

    Well, have set up 2.1 in the past but no sound this time (I know the sub works as I have tried on other systems in my home). I have a parasound new classic 200 preAmp and a Klipsch sw110 subwoofer. I must be doing something wrong with the crossover ideally would like to use the crossover on the...
  4. F

    Parasound HCA 1200 II in standby mode.

    Hello all. Picked this amp a few days ago did a test run last night. The amp was hooked up to some Sonys SSCS5's and was sounding great when about the three hour mark it suddenly stopped working. Tried turning it back on but the relays aren't clicking on and it stays on standby mode. Now, it...
  5. B

    New System..Klipsch Chorus, Parasound

    I just basically inadvertently changed my whole system. I was looking for some speakers to replace my NLA's because they were struggling with high volume reproduction. I was using a Yamaha cr820 and they just couldn't produce at the volume levels I sometimes desired. I found a pair of Klipsch...
  6. Sparzard

    What does one miss without a center channel speaker ?

    Hello, Preface: I have invested very little into this set-up, the only cost to me was the stylus and pre-amp...so far... Recently I have setup playing to the point where I hear music, equip listed below.... All good so far but wondering how much further I should/need to take my set-up & the...
  7. RAART

    What to pair with Denton 80th Anv. speakers

    Hello folks, I have Wharfedale Denton 80th Anv. speakers that I have kept in a box for a long time. Since I am re-configuring my secondary setup, I have unpacked my Denton 80th Anv. speakers and looking for a new amp that will have synergy with them. I like to know if anyone of you fine folks...
  8. luckybaer

    Parasound NewClassic 2125v2

    I needed an inexpensive 2-channel amplifier for a secondary system. I wanted to stay with Class A/B. Originally ordered Schiit Vidar, but after 6 weeks, got tired of waiting - especially when no ETA could be provided. Ordered a Parasound NewClassic 2125v2, and, as luck would have it, it was...
  9. James F.

    ONKYO TX-SR805 question

    I am not sure this is the right place for this post. I am looking toward the first upgrade to my system. This Onkyo does not have an HDMI board anymore. I use it for two-channel only. Do you think it would benefit from a standalone preamp?
  10. HowlerMonkey

    Rotel vs Parasound vs (?): $/Watt

    Hi All, I am looking for a stereo SS amp in the 100 W channel range, 4 ohm stable. It will be used to power full range 3 way speakers or to power the lower range on a Bi-Amp setup. In the past i have gravitated towards Rotel RB and Parasound HCA Amps because I think they are a good match for...
  11. P

    Parasound SR 245 - any information please

    I have a very nice Parasound SR 245 stereo receiver. There is not much info online about this unit. Possibly built around 1983. It is in great shape and pulls in FM without an external antenna. Looking for some specs and value of it. I am probably going to sell it.
  12. Psylocyb

    Parasound New Classic 2125 v2 vs. New Classic 2250 v2

    Hello, it's my first thread on this forum. I noticed that some Audio Karma users own Parasound amps or have more experience with them, so I decided to create an account and ask about differences between New Classic 2125 v2 and New Classic 2250 v2. I have Dali Oberon 7 speakers and I want to...
  13. bonaccmj

    Entry-Level High End Power Amps... Need Advice

    Hey everyone, I'm getting bored sitting around in quarantine, and so I'm giving some serious thought to purchasing an old (but good) solid-state power amp. I don't need one, but I'll do it just for the sake of fun and hearing something different than what I've got for a change. I'm sure most of...
  14. Zach Nelson

    Cart recommendations

    What's the best cart to match with the Sony pua-114 tonearm? I am using a Parasound Zphono preamp. I was thinking about trying a Denon dl-103 MC, or do you think there would be a better option in the budget range? I already have an Ortofon Blue and Nagaoka MP-110. Just looking for ideas.
  15. DDickey

    Parasound New Classic P2100 Service Manaul

    Does anyone know where I can find a service manual for a Parasound New Classic 2100 Preamp? One channel of my unit has very low output and I want to repair it myself
  16. B

    Upgrading System...Help/opinions on Parasound and others?

    Hi! I'm new to AudioKarma...have been into hi-fi for about 10 years now. I'm going to be slowly upgrading my system over the next year or two. For a turntable, I am thinking Music Hall mmf-7.3, with Schiit Mani phono stage. For speakers, I'm most likely going with Joseph Audio (not sure which...
  17. Navy_Goat

    My Polk SDA 2B journey....

    25 years ago I encountered a huge set of speakers at my buddies fathers house. They were six feet tall and three feet wide. Multiple rows of mid-range drivers and tweeters, a huge woofer (turn out it was a passive radiator). The sound they produced was overpowering, I believe they were running...
  18. Mastagrog

    Parasound HCA-2003A, Bad Channel Repair Help

    First off, Hello to all! I have been creepn' on this site for years and has provided tons of useful information and decided to finally join up! The Back Story: Bought a Parasound HCA-2003A amplifier off craigslist about a month ago for a decent price in assumed good condition. I did not test...
  19. David_NC

    Issues with Parasound HCA-1000A

    I recently acquired a HCA-1000A amp from a friend. The amp hasn't been used in a while, but I was told it worked last time it was used. It powers on fine (protection relay clicks, the Normal LED illuminates, etc. The right channel sounds good, but the left channel is really distorted, and the...
  20. A

    Denon PMA-750 or AVR-4802R for 2 Channel?

    I have both a PMA-750 and soon will have an AVR-4802R that I am being gifted.. the PMA-750 sounds fantastic, however I have had an issue recently where one channel is randomly dropping out (not affected by rotating any pot or switching any toggles, also happens to both A/B speaker outputs) and...
  21. David_NC

    Parasound Amps

    I've come across some used Parasound power amps. I'm not familiar with them and am curious as to how members here regard them. My current speakers are 4Ω, so the 2003 will give me more power on its own, but the 2125 allows for 4Ω in bridge mode giving even more power (if a second amp is used)...
  22. joshvito

    Review: Upgrading a MC Phono Stage

    A review of The Black Cube from Lehmann Audio in comparison to the Parasound zPhono. This article will not go into details on why one needs a phono stage in their HIFI system. It will assume the reader knows the basics of vinyl playback on modern HIFI stereo systems. Notes on the gear involved...
  23. Andrew Heck

    Bridging Parasounds

    In my present system I’m driving 150w speakers with a 100wpc power amp. I run my power amp wide open and control volume with my preamp. When I am really pushing the volume, the preamp potentiometer sits at 1 or 2 o’clock and I’m worried about inaudible clipping damaging my speakers. What I...
  24. Andrew Heck

    Parasound HCA-800ii Typo?

    I have a Parasound HCA-600. I think it's a terrific sounding amp. I'm not really a bass guy, necessarily, but it's bottom end is super tight, and even though the genres I listen too don't really have a huge amount, what I do have sounds wonderful. I can push hard enough to produce the upper...
  25. J

    Trying to measure twice and buy once - Advice on preamps, please.

    Hello All, So I have been googling and reading until my head hurts, I want to purchase a new preamp; and don't have the budget to make the wrong choice. (hence I seek your help). OK, So about me, my current system is, from source to sound: a Rega P5 (modded - groovetracer subplatter, TTPSU...
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