Parasound hca-1206 or hca-1205??

angelsfann02
angelsfann02 Posts: 589
edited August 2011 in Electronics
Looking at trying Parasounds. Really want the Hca-2205, but out of my price range for this endeavor. Looking at these two models for use on lsi15 fronts & a lsi-center. Avr will power the rears etc. Suggest other Parasounds if ya like. Thanks.
LIVING ROOM:
Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited August 2011
    1205 is higher current (45 amps) than the 1206 (30 amps). I think the current 5125 is 35 amps; ~ $1000 used looks like.

    Not sure what your price range is though.
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    ..the rest are headphone setups.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited August 2011
    Price range is $400. Just trying to get a feel for Parasounds at this point without breaking the bank. If I like what I hear, I plan to sell my current amp, and look into a higher Parasound model.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Either would be fine for your application, regardless of current level. They're built well in regards to both models, have enough capacitance and would be a bonus to the LSi.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited August 2011
    Are you only interested in 5 channel Parasounds ?
    HT System
    Parasound Halo A51 Amp, Marantz AV 8003 Pre, Arcam FMJ CD36 cd player, Marantz 7007 BD/SACD player,Acoustic Zen Matrix IC's, Analysis Plus Crystal Copper Oval IC's, Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables, B&W 703's Fronts, Center Martin Logan Motif hybrid, Surrounds DefTech BPX, 2 X DefTech Supercube Reference Subs, DSpeaker Antimode 8033 EQ.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited August 2011
    Not entirely as I really only need it to power my fronts & center. I am aware that Parasound also made 3-channel amps. Like I said, I'm open to suggestions....whadda ya got in mind?
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited August 2011
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasound-HCA-1205A-5-Channel-Amplifier-/190569909087?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5eda0b5f#ht_500wt_1413

    No affiliation to above.

    I believe you will like the sound and should not be hard to move when you decide to upgrade.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited August 2011
    yeah, I saw it. I just thought the hca-1206 would have more power as it can be bridged. I know its not all about watts, but I wanna feed those 15's lots of watts!
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited August 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Not entirely as I really only need it to power my fronts & center. I am aware that Parasound also made 3-channel amps. Like I said, I'm open to suggestions....whadda ya got in mind?

    I am waiting on a reply on a Parasound multi channel amp that is on consignment. I am hoping to hear soon and then I will be listing my Parasound 1500A here on CP. Mint condition,looks new, sounds perfect and I had it checked out by a Parasound shop here in the area when I bought it about two years ago. It has very low hours on it since the guy I bought it from said he had it in storage for 5 years. Even the tech who checked it out said it looks new. I would never be selling it if I wasn't going to seperates. It makes my Rti12's sing. 60 amps peak /channel..... Would have no problem driving your LSi"s.....
    HT System
    Parasound Halo A51 Amp, Marantz AV 8003 Pre, Arcam FMJ CD36 cd player, Marantz 7007 BD/SACD player,Acoustic Zen Matrix IC's, Analysis Plus Crystal Copper Oval IC's, Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables, B&W 703's Fronts, Center Martin Logan Motif hybrid, Surrounds DefTech BPX, 2 X DefTech Supercube Reference Subs, DSpeaker Antimode 8033 EQ.
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited August 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    yeah, I saw it. I just thought the hca-1206 would have more power as it can be bridged. I know its not all about watts, but I wanna feed those 15's lots of watts!

    I am not sure it is a good idea to bridge and then run a low ohm speaker such as the LSI. Someone else will have to chime in on that.
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited August 2011
    315W/channel from the HCA1500A to your LSI's (2 channel) :biggrin: Plus, I will be listing my Marantz MA700 mono.
    HT System
    Parasound Halo A51 Amp, Marantz AV 8003 Pre, Arcam FMJ CD36 cd player, Marantz 7007 BD/SACD player,Acoustic Zen Matrix IC's, Analysis Plus Crystal Copper Oval IC's, Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables, B&W 703's Fronts, Center Martin Logan Motif hybrid, Surrounds DefTech BPX, 2 X DefTech Supercube Reference Subs, DSpeaker Antimode 8033 EQ.
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