Sherbourn 5/1500 Vs. Parasound HCA 2205A

xftman
xftman Posts: 153
edited October 2013 in Electronics
I have a chance to acquire either one used(similar condition from different sellers) for the same price. But don't have chance to have audition. To the expert here or someone has experience in both which one will give better sound?
Thanks,
MAIN:
Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
Center- lsiM 706,
Surrounds- lsi F/X,
Power sub PSW1000,
Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
Amp - Emo XPR-5.

Secondary (2.1):
LsiM 703,
HK Avr 3700,
Yaqin MS-30L,
Polk DSW-PRO 400.

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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited October 2013
    Parasound HCA 2205A
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2013
    I am going to hazard a guess (without looking up spec's) that the Parasound has a higher amperage rating and IMHO is the better bet by far.

    The Sherborn is equivalent to Emotiva products (both owned by the same parent company Jade Designs IIRC), not to say by any means the Sherborn is bad, it would be a great entry level start, but the Parasound is just better and a bigger step up.

    PS Parasounds have a warm sound that pairs well with LSi speakers, so its an even better match for you
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