2 Channel System - Arcam, Parasound, and Totem
jmwest1970
Posts: 846
I've decided to pass on my 2 channel system components to others who will have more time to enjoy them than I do. Each piece sounds wonderful on their own and I'll miss them, but other things take precedence. I apologize in advance for the crappy pics.
Arcam Alpha 9 Pre - $325 shipped
Here's a link to it on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-arcam-alpha-9-preamplifier-2012-12-19-preamplifiers-72034
Parasound HCA-1200 Amp - $350 shipped
Here it is on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-hca-1200-2012-12-18-amplifiers-72034-conway-ar
Totem Rainmakers - $650 shipped
Again, on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-totem-rainmakers-2012-12-19-speakers-72034-conway-ar
Arcam Alpha 9 Pre - $325 shipped
Here's a link to it on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-arcam-alpha-9-preamplifier-2012-12-19-preamplifiers-72034
Parasound HCA-1200 Amp - $350 shipped
Here it is on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-hca-1200-2012-12-18-amplifiers-72034-conway-ar
Totem Rainmakers - $650 shipped
Again, on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-totem-rainmakers-2012-12-19-speakers-72034-conway-ar
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A couple of questions is this a common ground amp so I could run a pair of SDA's with it? If so how would my Adcom GTP-450 or GTP-400 Pre pair with this Parasound?Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
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That Parasound is certainly a common ground. How it will sound with an Adcom pre-amp? Listening is the only way to know. I can't imagine it would be bad!
GLWTS. Nice system as a package deal!
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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Very nice amp but i am partial to it.(see sig) glwsMain Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
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I give all this gear under 2 days before its gone."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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So those are your totems on the gon...small world.Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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Man I want those Rainmakers. GLWTS!
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I saw this ad when he first posted it.
I had to look away, I only live 100 miles from him!:redface:Testing
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Deals for sure I want that amp bad my only hope is one of you guys snatch it up right fast so I can get some sleep tonight and not think about it while I toss and turn, come on Pep 100 miles go get it:cheesygrin: Can I get one more confirmation that this is a common ground
amp however Im sure CNH is right.Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin -
Deals for sure I want that amp bad my only hope is one of you guys snatch it up right fast so I can get some sleep tonight and not think about it while I toss and turn, come on Pep 100 miles go get it:cheesygrin: Can I get one more confirmation that this is a common ground
amp however Im sure CNH is right.
Have a few Xmas spirits, that always pushes me over the edge! Did you see much snow? Mom said they got ~12 or so inches yesterday in IC. I'm glad she moved into a condo this year, a 66 year old women doesn't need to be scooping her walks and driveway, although she would! -
That amp looks tempting. GLWTS"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Somebody can have an amazing speaker/amp setup for $1000. The Rainmakers are supposed to be very, very good speakers.
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How would the Parasound compare with an Adcom GFA-555? Would be a lateral move wattage wise. I guess what I am asking is, which is better suited for SDAs?
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Xmas bump for this most excellent offer :cheesygrin:
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I am having a hard time looking at that Arcam pre.
"Original box and remote".
Might be able to talk him down with local "Pick up".
I do not need, I do not need, I do not need!:eek:Testing
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I am having a hard time looking at that Arcam pre.
"Original box and remote".
Might be able to talk him down with local "Pick up".
I do not need, I do not need, I do not need!:eek:
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I am having a hard time looking at that Arcam pre.
"Original box and remote".
Might be able to talk him down with local "Pick up".
I do not need, I do not need, I do not need!:eek:
I think we could work something out for local pickup. :cheesygrin: -
I just put in a order for the 2100 ordered over the phone with Tim Hahn over at Audio Advisor.I have been in and out all day looking for a deal on this unit.
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PMs have been returned.
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jmwest1970 wrote: »PMs have been returned.
Deronb1 your inbox is full.
Box cleared. Sorry bout that. -
After Christmas bump.
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Arcam Alpha 9 Pre - $325 shipped
Here's a link to it on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/sol...plifiers-72034
Parasound HCA-1200 Amp - SOLD
Here it is on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/sol...2034-conway-ar
Totem Rainmakers - SOLD
Again, on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mon...2034-conway-ar -
fixedjmwest1970 wrote: »Arcam Alpha 9 Pre - $325 shipped
Here's a link to it on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-arcam-alpha-9-preamplifier-2012-12-19-preamplifiers-72034
Parasound HCA-1200 Amp - SOLD
Here it is on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/sol...2034-conway-ar
Totem Rainmakers - SOLD
Again, on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mon...2034-conway-ar"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
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That's the one although my pic is prettier! :cheesygrin: -
Well, things change. The Rainmakers are for sale after things fell through with the previous buyer.
Arcam Alpha 9 Preamp - $325 Shipped
Here's a link to it on the 'gon:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-arcam-alpha-9-preamplifier-2012-12-19-preamplifiers-72034
Totem Rainmakers - $650 Shipped
I'm not going to re-list them on Audiogon so here's the ad as it was:
I'm offering an excellent pair of mahogany Totem Rainmaker bookshelf speakers. I'm the original owner and they have provided hours of enjoyment paired with a Parasound HCA-1200 amplifier and an Arcam preamplifier. They have no noticeable marks on them. They will be shipped in the original double box.
Here'a a link to the owner's manual: http://totemacoustic.com/pdf/manuals/Totem_UserManual.pdf
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Bump...I know there's some Rainmaker love out there.
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Happy New Year bump! Maybe this crap will sell in 2013.
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This has not been a good thread for me. First the Rainmaker sale falls through and now the Parasound has done the same. It's almost like these items don't want to be sold. I'm trying one more time.
Parasound HCA-1200 Amp - $350 Shipped
Link on Audiogon: http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-hca-1200-2013-01-02-amplifiers-72034
Reduced - Totem Rainmakers - $600 Shipped
Relisted on Audiogon: http://app.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-totem-rainmakers-2012-12-30-speakers-72034
Reduced - Arcam Alpha 9 Preamp - $300 Shipped
Again on Audiogon: http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-arcam-alpha-9-preamplifier-2012-12-19-preamplifiers-72034-conway-ar -
Interested in partial trades + cash for the Totems?
No shipping required.:cheesygrin:
I may have something laying around of interest to ya.:cool:Testing
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PM me. Let's talk about it.
