For the best..

ukcolin99

Audiogon had a pair of Parasound JC-1 9/10 condition, black Monoblocks for sale $5250 for the pair. They just vanished off the site-presume sold, need someone to tell me they were too much for my system, I would have had to spend more on everything, it's for the best, be happy with what I have. Thank you.

pitdogg2

OhMan did you say black? Do have any idea how rare those are? Fiftytwofifty you say OhMan....that was such a killer steal and would of taken that system of yours to new heights. I'm sorry ........























Haha just had to play the other side.

tonyb

I'll agree with Skip, too much for the playmates your using. What are you driving the speakers with now ?

ukcolin99

Thank you gentlemen, Ds for your support, pb2 for your wit. tb A21.

tonyb

That's a nice amp Collin, more than sufficient for the LSIM's.

tratliff

I agree the A21 is sufficient for the LSIM's but can you ever have enough clean power? The A21 is a great amp but the change you would see with monoblocks is relatively large. The soundstage, separation and reduction in crosstalk would be a great reason to make a move if the cost fits in the budget.

I'm not trying to spend your money but the upgrade would be a great start to the next round of system upgrades.

msg

.I thought this was gonna be another vasectomy post.
Yeah Colin, sometimes it's best when these opportunities evaporate, yeah? Gives you some time to really reflect on it. That does sound like a decent deal on JC-1's, but like you and the others have said, it wouldn't just be $5250 - you'd be in for much more than that in the cost for additional gear upgrades that you haven't fully considered at this point - speakers, cables, front end, etc.

I have to force a step back sometimes and consider, am I missing anything in my system? Occasionally, I'll have opportunity to hear a neat new piece that brings something new, but for all our obsessing, isn't it good to find a point of relative satisfaction at times, and try to rest on that for a bit, and enjoy what we've accomplished?

Okay, no, I don't believe it either. Carry on.

tonyb

tratliff wrote: »

I agree the A21 is sufficient for the LSIM's but can you ever have enough clean power? The A21 is a great amp but the change you would see with monoblocks is relatively large. The soundstage, separation and reduction in crosstalk would be a great reason to make a move if the cost fits in the budget.

I'm not trying to spend your money but the upgrade would be a great start to the next round of system upgrades.

One upgrade begets another as we say. I might disagree a tad on the improvements he might realize with the JC-1's.

Why ? Those speakers are too easy a load for the mono's to shine and strut their stuff. Amps shine when presented a load, something to make them work a bit. Hence the upgrades won't end with the amps and before you know it your 10k + poorer.

Something to think about Collin, but maybe you'd be better served with a tubed Pre amp and better cabling to take you up a few notches in SQ. If your dead set on trying another amp, one with better articulation, musical, that will bring out more layers of details, try McCormack amps. Not saying your A21 isn't any of those things, just that the McCormacks offer a bit more of them.

msg

Also, there are the additional power delivery requirements for some of the larger high current amplifiers.

ukcolin99

Thanks guys. I did buy pair of Silnote Audio Morpheus Reference Series II RCA 1m 24k Gold/Silver Interconnects, use between 851D & P5, do they need time to sound at their best? How long? Are Silnotes any good?

PS tubes scare me...

F1nut

Step out and step up, get some Bel Canto mono blocks.

muncybob

ukcolin99 wrote: »

PS tubes scare me...

I have a smaller Parasound amp but must say adding a tubed pre made a noticeable difference in a good way.

tonyb

ukcolin99 wrote: »

Thanks guys. I did buy pair of Silnote Audio Morpheus Reference Series II RCA 1m 24k Gold/Silver Interconnects, use between 851D & P5, do they need time to sound at their best? How long? Are Silnotes any good?

PS tubes scare me...

"Good" is only relevant to the user, only you can make that call. Personally I see nothing wrong with them, they certainly have their own following. What speaker cables are you using to accompany the Silnotes ?

Usually around 100-200 hours the cables should be fully broken in. Is there something about the sound your getting that's got you searching to make a change or is it more so just a curiosity thing ?

ukcolin99

Thank you gentlemen, nut I see a pair on eb for $3600, they don't match my "black look".
tb MIT AVT bw2 Bi-wired Speaker Cable Pair 12' think it may be time to look at speaker cables I've had the AVT's for a year.
I bought the Silnotes on a whim, missed out on the Parasounds had to buy something.
Initially they appeared to make tones higher and little hollow on most songs, already sounding better, although I know I have "hearing audio quality issues" that need to be fixed.

erniejade

What pre are you using? I am going to agree with a tube pre. I tried going back to a ss pre several times but wind up going back to a tube pre.

erniejade

I almost for to ask why do tubes scare you? Many of the modern tube pres can run for years without needed a change.

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Colin, I would check out Wells Audio if you want a musical sounding amp that is well made & looks beautiful. Lots of great reviews. Basically those amps sound like real music. The Akasha @$5k msrp would be within your reach, or you could stretch and go for the excellent Innamorato ($7k) - wellsaudio.com/akasha/