5 channels vs 3 channels Parasound power amps recommendations

mee6
mee6 Posts: 13
in Electronics
Hey community,

I've came across a couple of used power amps on Kijiji.

Parasound hca 2003a (5 channels)
and
HCA-2205A (3 channels)

Looking at the specifications they seem almost the same.
Minding the price (they are almost the same, ~1.2K), what else do I need to consider when purchasing a power amp for a 5.1 Homethreater system. (Probably consisting of CSIA6 RTI A9, and a couple of rear speakers[dont know what they'll be yet]).

Thanks!


  1. Speakers
  2. center — CSi A6
  3. fronts — 2 x RTi A9
  4. rears — 2 x RTi A3
  5. Ceiling — 2x RC 80i
  6. Subwoofer — SVS PB-3000
  • Amplifiers
  • Anthem A5
  • Anthem A2
  • Marantz AV-7704
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    I think 5 channel amps are the way to go especially when trying to power a 5 channel speaker package. Even power around the room I feel is ideal due to peak output performance. Control and detail doesn't change.
    Parasound amps are very good, I can't see any reason not to get one.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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