Parasound HCA-1206 Amplifier

swegyptian

Hi all,

Like many of you, I have too many things. I want a new AVR, so I am going to sell this amp to assist with the justifications.

It is really clean, in fact I think what you see on the faceplate in the picture is just assorted dust and such. It has never been rack mounted. I don't have the box, but I am one very picky packer, so no worries on getting it to you if I need to ship it.

I've seen these sell for $550-$600, so I'll go with $500 plus shipping from 61820.

Here is a generic spec list pulled from somewhere else:

SPECIFICATIONS

Continuous Power Output > 135 watts RMS x 6, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, all channels driven
> 200 watts RMS x 6, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, all channels driven
Continuous Power Output - Bridged > 350 watts RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, each bridged channel, 3+4, 5+6
Current Capacity: 30 amperes peak, per channel
Slew Rate: > 130 V/?second
Frequency Response: 12 Hz - 120 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.07% at full power < 0.03% typical levels
IM Distortion: < 0.04%
TIM: Unmeasureable
Dynamic Headroom: > 2 dB
Interchannel Crosstalk: > 75 dB at I kHz > 56 dB at 20 kHz
Input Impedances 50k Ω per channel, without looping inputs 1/2 to Ch. 3/4 or Ch. 5/6 25k Ω per channel, if looping inputs 1/2 to either Ch. 3/4 or Ch. 5/6
17k Ω per channel, if looping inputs 1/2 to both Ch. 3/4 and Ch. 5/6
Input Sensitivity: 1.0V THX Reference Level
S/N Ratio: > 118 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
Damping Factor: > 800 at 20 Hz
Dimensions: 19" wide x 7" high x 18.5" deep (7-5/8" high with feet)
Weight: 71 lbs. net

TNHNDYMAN

That's a nice amp. Wish I could justify the purchase. Someone will get a nice new toy. GLWS

swegyptian

Bump.

teamjhertz

Couple of questions:

What part of CIL are you in?

Also what would be the best way to power a front stage with this? Bridge channels 3/4 and 5/6 for the mains and then use either channel 1 or 2 to power the center? These would be 8 ohm speakers so I would guess that the front two would be getting 350 while the center would only be powered by 135?

Thanks in advance

EndersShadow

teamjhertz wrote: »

Couple of questions:

What part of CIL are you in?

Also what would be the best way to power a front stage with this? Bridge channels 3/4 and 5/6 for the mains and then use either channel 1 or 2 to power the center? These would be 8 ohm speakers so I would guess that the front two would be getting 350 while the center would only be powered by 135?

Thanks in advance

You could in theory use 2 of the channels to power each speaker.... IMHO though I would just run all 5 channels off it and be done. The 6th could be used for a DIY sub, or just left alone.

swegyptian

You could also bi-amp your front speakers with 4 channels, and use one for the center. I never bothered bridging it for mine, as I felt it was sufficiently powerful in the standard mode. Even at 135 per channel that beats out 99% of AVRs. And there is no harm in not using one channel...

I'm in Champaign.

pitdogg2

OH MAN YOU SUCK!!!
Not only do you have a very nice amp you're way too close for my comfort.....
good luck

snake1

Im interested. I'll pm after work today.

kuntasensei

Whew... glad someone's gonna snag this before I succumb to temptation.

snake1

Def man! Been looking for something like this. Bridging some channels too!!

swegyptian

I'm happy to meet you if you're close, and I will be driving to the northern burbs of Chicago early next month. ;-)

EndersShadow

kuntasensei wrote: »

Whew... glad someone's gonna snag this before I succumb to temptation.

Yup, he's not too far from me and he had me eyeing a couple trade options lol....

pitdogg2

kuntasensei wrote: »

Whew... glad someone's gonna snag this before I succumb to temptation.

yep me too...I was almost sweating:razz:

swegyptian wrote: »

I'm happy to meet you if you're close, and I will be driving to the northern burbs of Chicago early next month. ;-)

45 minutes away Bloomington. I also go to sailfin petshop quite often, I also used to live in Chambana.

EndersShadow

pitdogg2 wrote: »

45 minutes away Bloomington. I also go to sailfin petshop quite often, I also used to live in Chambana.

Your much closer than me, but I tend to make trips that way on occasion due to work and visting Corporate Headquarters which is located there.

swegyptian

I could meet you at Sailfin, haven't been there since I took down my reef tank.

snake1

Im not close... But I'll give u a shout later when i get home.

snake1

PM sent.

snake1

Forgive me, I didnt see that teamjhertz had already spoken. I'm interested if he backs out

kuntasensei

I'm kinda' glad if this thing has sold... 'cause I just got my HCA-2003 in today from another forum member, and after listening to how it sounds with my speakers, I probably would have snatched this up with a quickness tonight!

swegyptian

Still available!

EndersShadow

swegyptian wrote: »

Still available!

If all others in line before me have passed, are you open to trades + cash or are you looking for cash only?

swegyptian

Kuntasensei is pondering.

But if he passes I am always open minded to trade offers, so don't hesitate to ask.

EndersShadow

swegyptian wrote: »

Kuntasensei is pondering.

But if he passes I am always open minded to trade offers, so don't hesitate to ask.

If he passes, let me know via PM..... I might be interested in this beast and would be willing to drive to pick it up.

kuntasensei

Your PMs are full, swegyptian, but what I was gonna ask was... Paypal okay for payment? Your original post doesn't say, and I've just been assuming such.

swegyptian

Yep, PayPal is great.

teamjhertz

I am going to have to pass on this great amp. Good luck with the sale.

EndersShadow

PM sent

kuntasensei

It breaks my heart to pass on this, 'cause it would've made for a hell of a 9.1 setup (and I actually woke up this morning thinking, "Why the hell didn't you just buy it?"). I just can't justify it so soon after buying the HCA-2003 (and I would have to do major rearranging and spend a bunch on ICs). Good luck with the sale! And if this sucker doesn't sell by next month, maybe the voices in my head will override my common sense. :razz:

kuntasensei

I lied. The voices in my head... they totally won.

leroyjr1

^^^^^ lol

kuntasensei

You SHOULD laugh, leroy! I'm gonna use it to power F/Xi30 side surrounds and RTi28 rear surrounds and heights! Probably total overkill... but screw it! :biggrin: