Wanted: Parasound HCA 1200 or HCA 1200 MK II power amp

pglbook
pglbook Posts: 2,222
edited February 2013 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I am ready to jump into the world of power amps and am looking for a
Parasound HCA 1200 or Parasound HCA 1200 MK II power amp in excellent cosmetic and working condition.

I will be using it to power a pair of Polk SDA 2B tl speakers, as well as (occasionally) a pair of Dahlqusit DQ 10 speakers.

I will also need a nice pre amp in the future...but one thing at a time (so says my wallet, haaa).

Thank you.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited February 2013
    There was a HCA in the FS section.I own the 1200 II and love it.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited February 2013
    Thanks, tophatjohnny. Unfortunately the HCA 1200 that was in the fs section sold about 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately, I wasn't ready to buy at that time and missed out on it. I was still researching amps and also trying to save up some money after a recent purchase of a pair of Polk SDA 2B tl speakers.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2013
    Sounds like you will be using an AVR as a pre for now. Nothing wrong with that, but you might want to consider an amp with a 12v trigger. It will turn on when you turn your AVR on. It's a convienence thing, but nice to have. Parasound 1500a has a 12v trigger.
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited February 2013
    Thanks, deron. I will be using my vintage Yamaha CR 2020 receiver as a pre until I am able to get a decent pre amp in a few months. I am not sure what kind of pre amp to get - Adcom, Parasound, etc - but I will be patient and look into pre amps after I get the power amp. I can only afford a power amp for now so I will have some time to research different pre amps. Please let me know if you have any suggestions regarding what pre amp would be a good match for the Parasound HCA 1200 or 1200 MK II. Thanks again.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited February 2013
    The 1200 turn up and are worth it. Great amp and very modable. They love tube pre's btw.
    Main 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
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2013
    pglbook wrote: »
    Thanks, deron. I will be using my vintage Yamaha CR 2020 receiver as a pre until I am able to get a decent pre amp in a few months. I am not sure what kind of pre amp to get - Adcom, Parasound, etc - but I will be patient and look into pre amps after I get the power amp. I can only afford a power amp for now so I will have some time to research different pre amps. Please let me know if you have any suggestions regarding what pre amp would be a good match for the Parasound HCA 1200 or 1200 MK II. Thanks again.

    If you get a Parasound pre, you shouldn't have any impedence issues. There are a lot of great pre amps to be had for a decent price. Really just depends on what you will be hooking up to it.
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited February 2013
    bump. I am still looking for a nice Parasound HCA 1200 or HCA 1200 MK II.

    Thanks.
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