Sure like my new Parasound P5/A23

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motorhead43026
motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
edited August 2015 in 2 Channel Audio
I recently purchased this set up and I am very pleased. If you desire new and want more than your monies worth, this is it. It drives my SDA-2B's with ease and the sound quality is very nice. Here is an article that I found with a pretty in depth evaluation. Just wanted to share my enthusiasm, plus I am bored...lol.

Plus it won't break the bank.


audioadvisor.com/pdf/Parasound_P5_Preamp_A23_Power_Amp_Review_Test_lores.pdf
2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

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It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
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    Been using the same p5/a23 setup with my sda's...not sure they could sound better for 2x the price
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  • Drenis
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    Always wanted to try a P3/A23 combo since I got my ear on the NewClassic line a couple years ago.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
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    There's been a listing in the local craigslist of that combo. Would love to try it out..... in time.....
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,352
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    Nice combo! Parasound makes great gear! Congrats!
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
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    Thanks for the article motorhead. Thats the kind of reading you gotta read again and again in anticipation of saving the coin for the set. They will be mine.....
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  • jimithng23
    jimithng23 Posts: 48
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    Interesting.

    I currently run the P5 with an older, but nice, Adcom 555 II. As I consider upgrading, the A23 and A21 are both on my short list.
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
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    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    I recently purchased this set up and I am very pleased. If you desire new and want more than your monies worth, this is it. It drives my SDA-2B's with ease and the sound quality is very nice. Here is an article that I found with a pretty in depth evaluation. Just wanted to share my enthusiasm, plus I am bored...lol.

    Plus it won't break the bank.


    What do you have feeding the P5?
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
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    What do you have feeding the P5?[/quote]




    Marantz (avr) SR6003 via the HT bypass, Marantz (cd player) CD6005, el cheapo turntable Audio Technica AT-LP60......which this is my next upgrade. Was not sure I wanted to get back into vinyl, so went cheap. Well, I am liking vinyl again after a 40 year absence.
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited August 2015
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    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    What do you have feeding the P5?


    Marantz (avr) SR6003 via the HT bypass, Marantz (cd player) CD6005, el cheapo turntable Audio Technica AT-LP60......which this is my next upgrade. Was not sure I wanted to get back into vinyl, so went cheap. Well, I am liking vinyl again after a 40 year absence.
    [/quote]

    So you utilize the P5 dac?

    I've been looking at some integrated amps with some having only one digital input (usb), so in this scenario I assume an upstream dac would be necessary?
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    edited August 2015
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    The P5 has a Burr-Brown dac and three different ways to connect. I use analog for the CD player.
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
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    How is the headphone amp in the P5?
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    edited August 2015
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    DForeman wrote: »
    How is the headphone amp in the P5?

    I can't say Forman as I have never used it. My head is to small for headphones...lol.
    I am sure someone else can answer this.

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    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,623
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    DForeman wrote: »
    How is the headphone amp in the P5?


    I find it a bit lacking...

    My M1SDAC from Musical Fidelity had a better headphone section. Detail is not as clear and not as good of separation. I feel like the headphone section in the P5 was a last minute throw in, ohhh yeah, it also has this!

    It does it's job, but I'm also seriously considering a headphone amp.
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
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    Not a deal breaker for me. Going to order one this week. Thanks for the feedback.
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 814
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    P5/A23 combo is on my list for quite some time, acquired A23 a month ago and working on P5 currently. I would definitely like to test to see if it can replace my littledot headphone amp or Clearaudio nano phono pre.
    -izafar

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