Parasound HCA-750A

scubalab
scubalab Posts: 3,101
edited January 2016 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I'm going to regret this... But, I have too much gear and I'm starting to get 'the look' from the wife. That is the only reason for the reluctant sale. I really love this amp. It's the perfect size/sound/power, and for the price, you cannot do better. I've probably put 10-15 hours MAX on it in the time it was active in my 2-channel rig.

This was my first separate amplifier, and I'm somewhat sentimentally connected to it! I received this amp almost exactly one year ago from this thread:

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/164670/for-sale-parasound-hca-750a-175-shipped-and-paypaled/p1

It's not perfect, but in VERY nice, presentable condition - I'd say a conservative 7 or 8/10. I did clean the pots and tighten the circuit board screw (as directed by Parasound) and it has since performed flawlessly for me.

I gave Craig (@vcwatkins) first dibs as promised in the above thread, but he is passing. so here it is. I'm looking to get what I paid Paul.

$125 plus actual shipping & PP fees (or PP gift) Price is firm, since I really am struggling with letting it go... Buyer may be required to promise that I get first right of refusal if they ever decide to sell it! :)

Local pickup in Central PA (near State College) is welcome!

Thanks - Al

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    scubalab wrote: »
    It's the perfect size/sound/power, and for the price, you cannot do better.
    Truth!

    If you've never had an amp in your system and you're wanting to wake up your speakers, this is a very, very good place to start.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Bump.

    Thought this would get more love, but I guess most around here are into gear beyond this. :D
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Great amp here folks. Really not much difference between this and the HCA-1000. This will push all but the most demanding speakers in an average room and sounds warm and full doing it. If I had any need I would buy this back in a heartbeat!

    GLWS!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Thanks Paul! Agree on the comparison to the HCA-1000. I picked up an HCA-1000A locally from CL a few months ago. Both sound great, but honestly, not much difference at all between the two. It's a toss-up on which to sell. Although the 1000 still sounds great, it may need a re-capping soon (some swelling on the tops of the caps starting) and I wouldn't feel right selling it that way.

    Your offer to buy it back makes me rethink what I'm doing here... I'm probably going to want it back once it's gone too!
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  • jayu969
    jayu969 Posts: 112
    Nice little amplifier, but don't think it's enough to power my LSiM 707's.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Jay - Yeah, I'm thinking those beauty's would thrive on more power! B)

    It did great driving my (very efficient) Paradigm Studio 40s, but the 707s are in a different league!

    Thanks for the bump!
    -Al
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Weekend bump. Nice amp here for the price of a dinner out. I have listed this for a lot more on CL...
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    TTT

    Surely somebody wants needs this great little amp!

    How about $140 to your door (UPS Ground - CONUS), $120 local pickup (Paypal gift)? That's the best I can do to part with this!
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Come on guys, you've been so good at helping me spend money before I have the funds... hoping to break that habit and sell something BEFORE buying something new to me this time! ;)

    Someone buy this... Great little amp here in very nice condition for $140 shipped! Had some nibbles locally, but nothing more than an email or two...
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    Very interesting. Always wanted to try a Parasound. Will it drive my SDA 2B's well? I'm gonna be selling my Emo XPA-3 so I'll have a little cash to pay with.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    edited February 2016
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Very interesting. Always wanted to try a Parasound. Will it drive my SDA 2B's well? I'm gonna be selling my Emo XPA-3 so I'll have a little cash to pay with.

    I'm not sure... I don't know enough about the SDA 2B's to answer that with any sort of confidence... Maybe other members with more experience with SDAs can chime in?

    I just did some listening again this weekend and had it side by side with the 1000A, and honestly, they sounded darn near identical. I didn't push the volume past 10 or 11 o'clock, but at those levels, they sounded the same.

    Where are you located? If local or semi-local to Central PA, I'd gladly refund the money after you've had a chance to give it a good audition if you decide it's not enough to power your 2B's.
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    Curious how this compares to a Adcom 545? Not really looking for another 2 channel amp but this is a great deal!
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    packetjones wrote: »
    Curious how this compares to a Adcom 545? Not really looking for another 2 channel amp but this is a great deal!

    I've owned both and though I haven't done a side by side or even had them connected to the same speakers, I much prefer the Parasound.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    I just sold my 2b's with a Parasound 750a and it had no problem driving them.The Parasound is a lot smoother sounding amp than the Adcom. Imo
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    dkfreebird wrote: »
    I just sold my 2b's with a Parasound 750a and it had no problem driving them.The Parasound is a lot smoother sounding amp than the Adcom. Imo

    Thanks for the heads-up. I feel much better, now. :)
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    I have never owned a 750 but I have had an Adcom 535 hooked up to 2A's and it did just fine. I would not hesitate using the 750.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Thanks everyone for all the help...

    ROH - you have a new PM!

    Sale pending on this!
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    edited February 2016
    Sold to ROHfan! Will be immaculately packaged and shipped Friday when I get back home from my business trip.

    Thanks to everyone who helped answer questions, and to Bill for a quick and painless transaction.

    -Al
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