Parasound Halo A21 - A Man's Amp

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,341
edited October 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Unfortunately, the time has come to part with this beauty. More than a few Polkies have heard this amp at my house. It sounds wonderful. 250 wpc @ 8 ohms, 400 wpc @ 4 ohms. John Curl design, balanced outputs, gain control, bridgeable, many features. This amp is a brute. More info Here

It's time to move on. I am the second owner, it five years old. I originally purchased it from Polk member Emlyn (Mark) I have all the original packing and boxes, manual, etc. Excellent condition except for age. We are all non smokers here. This amp originally came with a ten year warranty. It should give you many years of listening delight.

Local pickup in Monroeville, PA would be nice. I will ship this 70+ lb amp, but it will cost $50 - $75 depending where you live. I will sell this to well established Polkies. I am looking for $1,050 plus shipping. I will list this on Audiogon if it does not sell here in about a week. These sell pretty quickly over there for more money.

If you have any questions, please PM me. Thanks for looking!

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Carl

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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited October 2011
    Carl glwts but I'm sure you won't need it. Great amp and a great price!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2011
    please let me vouch me for Carl...yea, all the old-timers know he is stand-up to the extreme...just in case though a newer member or such wondered...there is no better polkie to buy from.

    RT1
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,536
    edited October 2011
    PM sent.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2011
    I'm very interested in purchasing this amp... Not sure if you are cool giving me the day tomorrow to make sure I can round up the funds?

    I would need it shipped to 99203. Do you know the box dimensions so I can try and find a half-way reliable shipping quote?

    I would give it a good home and have been dreaming of having one of these for a couple years =)

    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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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2011
    Oh no! Is Mark gonna buy it back? haha
    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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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,536
    edited October 2011
    punk-roc wrote: »
    Oh no! Is Mark gonna buy it back? haha

    Yes. Knowing Carl, it would be like it never left my house.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2011
    Well, if you change your mind, I'll get my pennies lined-up =)
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2011
    Is this still available?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2011
    Greetings guys!

    I received the first PM from Mark last night. Yes he is buying it back. It should tell you something about this amp. Sold in about an hour. Sorry, I don't have more to sell.

    There is a used one on eBay for $2,000. I saw one on Audiogon sell over the weekend in three days for a lot more money.
    Carl

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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,536
    edited October 2011
    Thanks Carl. Payment sent.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2011
    Mods, please mark this item as sold!

    Thanks Mark!
    Carl

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,884
    edited October 2011
    Great amp, great price. I have one in my living room and I do believe I paid at least $200 more for mine last year. Enjoy having your amp back again Mark.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited October 2011
    Yes, a very nice Amp and the price is the best I have seen used. I have this A21 Amp on my short list.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited October 2011
    Yeah it is an awesome amp. I miss mine already :) Congrats on the sale.
    ALL BOXED UP for a while until I save up for a new place :(

    Home Theater:
    KEF Q900s / MIT Shotgun S3 / MIT CVT2 ICs | KEF Q600C | Polk FXi5 | BJC Wire | Signal / AQ ICs | Shunyata / Pangea PCs | Pioneer Elite SC 57 | Parasound NC2100 Pre | NAD M25 | Marantz SA8001 | Schiit Gungnir DAC | SB Touch

    2 Channel:
    Polk LSi9 (xo mods), Polk DSW MicroPro 2000 sub | NAD c375BEE | W4S DAC1 | SB Touch | Marantz SA-8001 | MIT AVt 2 | Kimber Hero / AQ / Signal ICs | Shunyata / Signal PCs
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2011
    PrazVT wrote: »
    Yeah it is an awesome amp. I miss mine already :) Congrats on the sale.

    Why did you sell yours?

    Anyone know how the a21 will compare to the Adcom 5802?

    Thanks
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited October 2011
    Why did you sell yours?

    Anyone know how the a21 will compare to the Adcom 5802?

    Thanks

    Too many different amps in one setup - I was mixing a NC2250, NC2125, and the A21. I decided to get one multichannel amp and be done with it. The NAD M25 I have now is no slouch though - so I'm content.

    But A21 was my dream amp for months lol. When I'm a rich man with better speakers, I'll go back :)
    ALL BOXED UP for a while until I save up for a new place :(

    Home Theater:
    KEF Q900s / MIT Shotgun S3 / MIT CVT2 ICs | KEF Q600C | Polk FXi5 | BJC Wire | Signal / AQ ICs | Shunyata / Pangea PCs | Pioneer Elite SC 57 | Parasound NC2100 Pre | NAD M25 | Marantz SA8001 | Schiit Gungnir DAC | SB Touch

    2 Channel:
    Polk LSi9 (xo mods), Polk DSW MicroPro 2000 sub | NAD c375BEE | W4S DAC1 | SB Touch | Marantz SA-8001 | MIT AVt 2 | Kimber Hero / AQ / Signal ICs | Shunyata / Signal PCs
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2011
    All my beautiful Parasound Halo silver components are now gone:sad: I will get over it! Strictly two channel now with the big SDA's. How about a little silver pie?:cheesygrin:

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    Pair-1.jpg

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    Carl

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2011
    BTW, all the above gear is sold!!

    Sadly, my once pround silver stack is a thing of the past. Moved on to some near gear!
    Carl

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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited October 2011
    Carl what did you end up getting to replace the parasound if you don't mind me asking
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited October 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Why did you sell yours?

    Anyone know how the a21 will compare to the Adcom 5802?

    Thanks

    Can anyone answer this question ? I was wondering the same thing myself.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • TSWisla
    TSWisla Posts: 446
    edited October 2011
    I don't think that the two amps are comparable except in power. I owned both. I still own the A21, this was an EXCELLENT price.
    Zu Soul Supreme
    Coincident Frankenstein mkIII
    Esoteric K-07
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited October 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Carl what did you end up getting to replace the parasound if you don't mind me asking

    He must have been tempted by all the talk of the new Bose stuff. :lol: (kidding of course)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2011
    I actually purchased an older amp. A Classe DR-25. What's ironic is that Mark sold me the A21 after HE bought a Classe model 25 (similiar or exact, depending on who you believe), I bought a Classe DR-25 and sold my A21 to him. Mark still has his Classe Model 25. He is using the A21 in another system. The Classe DR-25 has a blacker background, maybe a little smoother or refined sound. Very close to the A21. Maybe I just wanted a change:cool:
    Carl

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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,536
    edited October 2011
    The amp arrived safe and sound today. Still looks brand new too. Thanks Carl!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2011
    Sounds great Mark! I know it will look the same when I buy in back in a couple of years!:wink:
    Carl

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