LSi9 and Parasound HCA800II
radkrisdoc
Posts: 78
Hi guys...Ive been lookin for a nice inexpensive amp, and Ive come across the Parasound HCA80II quite often.....can you all tell me if it would be a good choice for the LSi9's? Here's the specs for this amp:
HCA-800II Specifications
Continuous Power Output - Stereo
100 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 8W
150 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 4W
Continuous Power Output - Mono
260 watts RMS, 20Hz-20kHz, 8W
Current Capacity
28.3 amperes continuous
40 amperes peak, up to 200msec.
Slew Rate
60V/m second
Frequency Response
8Hz-90kHz, +0/-3dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.08% at full power
< 0.03% typical levels
IM Distortion
> 0.1%
TIM
Unmeasureable
Dynamic Headroom
>1.5dB
lnput lmpedance
30kW
S/N Ratio
>104dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted
Damping Factor
Over 100 at 20Hz
Dimensions
17 1/4" wide x 3 3/4" high x 11 3/4" deep
19" wide using RMK-800 rack mount kit
Weight
23 lbs.
Special Features
700VA toroid power tmnsformer
60MHz output transistors, in A/AB mode
30,000ufd gold capacitors in power supply
Cascode Class A input stage
Gold-plated input jacks
The things that look different are slew rate ( a low 60), a damping factor of 100 ("over 100") and an IM distortion of > yes > 0.1%. I know that listening is believing, but I have no way of checkin these out. Gotta have some opinions though, maybe some of you might have experience with this amp. Thanks in advance for the advice! Kris
HCA-800II Specifications
Continuous Power Output - Stereo
100 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 8W
150 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 4W
Continuous Power Output - Mono
260 watts RMS, 20Hz-20kHz, 8W
Current Capacity
28.3 amperes continuous
40 amperes peak, up to 200msec.
Slew Rate
60V/m second
Frequency Response
8Hz-90kHz, +0/-3dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.08% at full power
< 0.03% typical levels
IM Distortion
> 0.1%
TIM
Unmeasureable
Dynamic Headroom
>1.5dB
lnput lmpedance
30kW
S/N Ratio
>104dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted
Damping Factor
Over 100 at 20Hz
Dimensions
17 1/4" wide x 3 3/4" high x 11 3/4" deep
19" wide using RMK-800 rack mount kit
Weight
23 lbs.
Special Features
700VA toroid power tmnsformer
60MHz output transistors, in A/AB mode
30,000ufd gold capacitors in power supply
Cascode Class A input stage
Gold-plated input jacks
The things that look different are slew rate ( a low 60), a damping factor of 100 ("over 100") and an IM distortion of > yes > 0.1%. I know that listening is believing, but I have no way of checkin these out. Gotta have some opinions though, maybe some of you might have experience with this amp. Thanks in advance for the advice! Kris