Parasound Fan thread

[joecoulson]

Got some love for Parasound?

I sure do. Been super happy with their mid end gear. Punches way above the price point IMO.

A21+ and P6 proud owner here.
Any other fans/owners?

 

[prighello]

I dig their gear. Years ago I had their z separates. Later, I ran an A23 for many years then moved to a JC5.

 

[hopeless]

Had a 1000 and one of the multi-channels. Used to rep the line. Good people, good equipment.

 

[joecoulson]

I dig their gear. Years ago I had their z separates. Later, I ran an A23 for many years then moved to a JC5.

Nice. That will be next for me down the road.

 

[runnin']

I had the A21 and P7, and these days I run the Hint 6. Great sounding and looks good too. It’s packed with innovative features and I saw the owner of Tekton say Parasound has a synergy with his speakers(YouTube video).

 

[steven94]

I have a P6 into a A23. I'm very happy with results. My JBL 590's are very happy too.

 

[avguytx]

I just wish they'd get more P6's in stock so I could call the rep in my area and see about getting a "rep sample". lol

 

[dcmfan]

I've had the JC3+ phono stage for several years and enjoyed everything that I've played through it.

Shortly after buying it I sent a question to Parasound and got a quick, helpful answer directly from Richard Schram (founder, CEO & president).

 

[runnin']

It was really great to see Parasound revamp the Halo line up. I’d had my A21 for a few years when the Hint came out. Seemed like just a couple after that they started coming out with the “+” designation, with more power and even better measurements.

I had moved on by then to some Schiit separates, but in the end I missed the features and convenience of the Halo gear. Remote on. 12 volt triggers. Sub out and bass management. Sub volume and bass/treble, and SQ. Plus killer looks, they really make a compelling product.

 

[SinglePoint]

I have a recapped HCA-800ii. Left the main Cerafine filter caps alone. I like the input attenuators --they are handy for adjusting levels when biamping with a dissimilar amp, or for ensuring the volume cannot be cranked too high (inadvertently if course).

I would like to have a Line Drive preamp, but don't really need another pre (I've been told).

 

[gizzyman47]

Purchased a demo JC3+ a couple years ago. Couldn't be happier with the purchase. Parasound makes some good gear at really reasonable prices.

 

[steven94]

I would like to add their customer service is excellent. I called with question and Richard Schram answered, took my questions and answered them all.

 

[prighello]

I'd also like to give Parasound a shot out for lending the AZAV Club three HINT 6s for an event at the end of this month.

 

[krautmaster]

I have two A21+ and P6 pre with a JC3 JR phono amp in my living room system, an A23+ & P6 in the family room, a New Classics 2250 V2 with 200 Pre in my office, and a 2125 V2 & 2100 preamp in the master bedroom (that one shares rotation with my Onkyo M-506RS / P306RS) Parasound equipment is a super value for the money, especially the Halo line.

 

[steven94]

Wow thats a lot of Parasound

 

[soundmig]

As you can see in my gear list (signature below) I'm a fan. Until recently I had a JC3+ as well (it's a GREAT phono stage).

 

[krautmaster]

Some more Parasound eye candy:

 

[joecoulson]

Lovely!

 

[runnin']

Wow, some really nice Parasound gear! i never mentioned it, but I also had the P5. Though nice, I think it was bested by the P7.

The Pre in my Hint 6 is basically the P6, and it’s a solid improvement over the 5 as well. The upgraded resistive ladder volume control is similar to the Schiit Audio volume on their preamps. I think the Parasound is superior because it’s completely silent while the Freya chitters away with each turn of the dial.
Kind of a strange design if you ask me.

 

[steven94]

has anyone done a side by side comparison of the A23 and the A23+ or the A21 and +