Parasound a23 or a21?

punk-roc
punk-roc Posts: 1,150
edited October 2010 in Electronics
I'm looking at picking up a Paraound A23 or A21 to try something different with my SDA-2's (currently I'm using a Carver TFM-42). I'm curious to hear another amp on my speakers and since I was thinking about going balanced ICs down the road, these seemed like a reasonable step.

Anyone heard the a23 and a21 on their SDAs? Is the a23 enough to run them well? (i'm thinking they would be) Or should I spring for the a21?

Any other random thoughts are welcome too =)

Jason
2-Channel - So far...
Pre: Dodd ELP
DAC: W4S-Dac2
Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited October 2010
    Either choice should sound much better than the Carver and the power specs are fine for an SDA.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2010
    Thats what I figured, thanks Doro!

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2010
    Go for the A21 it's a great Amp!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2010
    Truth be told the A21 will probably be my next amp...when I get around to it. It's a great price to performance ratio.

    But I have NOT heard it on a pair of SDAs yet. Mostly on mid to higher end speakers...where it performed admirably! Spend the extra cash and get the extra power; you won't regret it!

    But DO TAKE A LISTEN FOR 'YOURSELF'?

    cnh
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,067
    edited October 2010
    A21.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2010
    eh,, the big one is what I had-- sweet amp too
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