Parasound HALO A21+...a new addition.
pearsall001
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As much as I thoroughly enjoyed the Liberty Audio B2B 100 amp I purchased from tophatjohnny (really stand up guy). A fantastic musical amp!
My local dealer gave me a sweet deal on a new A21+ along with a great trade in value for the B2B 100.
I would have loved to sell it here for another Pokies enjoyment but the deal included the trade in. And not to mention it saved me the hassle of packing & shipping.
On my way to pick it up now. Should be a fun night for sure.
My local dealer gave me a sweet deal on a new A21+ along with a great trade in value for the B2B 100.
I would have loved to sell it here for another Pokies enjoyment but the deal included the trade in. And not to mention it saved me the hassle of packing & shipping.
On my way to pick it up now. Should be a fun night for sure.
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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Congrats on getting that amp.
I just looked on-line last night and today at that A21+.
I also just looked at a new Vincent amp with meters and with speaker A and B capability.
*&^^%#
Then the other side of my brain (the frugal side) tells me to hook up my other 2 GFA 555IIs I have parked in a rack doing nothing if I want to try a new amp out.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Definitely hook those bad boys up. It'll be like a whole new system & get your mind off of spending more money. Lol!"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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Congrats on the new amp! Looking forward to seeing some pics!
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We'll after picking it up & wrestling with it to get it into the car, got home - made it's way through the garage & downstairs into the mancave.
I was hoping to bring a buddy of mine to help out but he couldn't make it so I was flying solo with the Beast! 😳
After getting it set up I took a break to catch my breath, take my blood pressure & checked my heart rate...all good 👍
Here's a few specs:
Boxed weight - 88lb
Net weight - 71lb
Power- 300 watts 8ohm
500 watts 4ohm
Bridged - 1000 watts 8ohm
Current - 60 amp per channel
Damping factor - 1100
Dimensions:-
W-17 5/8 x H-7 3/4 x D-20
Just a few observations cold right of the box is it's phenomenal sheer control of the bass. It literally opened up the speakers like I've never heard before. Color me impressed!
The mid bass & hi's we're very engaging - oh so natural sounding. I'm sure things will get even better after It's been up & running for a few days.
A few pics:
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
Do you have a Pic of the front?
Beautiful congrats!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Glorious!
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88 lbs. before unboxing?
I'd definitely call my neighbor to come help me too but like you, if he wasn't around, I'd HAVE TO do it myself too if it was early in the day. Moving it Inch by inch...
Breaks here and there also, like you did. 
Congrats again.
I've read so much about those amps. The A21 and the A21+ that either one would be a nice endgame amp for people who live with certain budgets like me.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Do you have a Pic of the front?
Beautiful congrats!
Here ya go.
Forgive the lighting...I wasn't about to pick that Kraken up again & move it. Lol!
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
Looks awesome man, great score.- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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Looks Minty! Need to get my ears on one of these Halo amps.2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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I'm sure it gets you 80% or more of the JC5 experience at a much lower price. Very cool.
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Absolutely beautiful! I’ve thought about replacing my XPA-2 with one of these, or going with the Pathos Lagos integrated.2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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Congrats. Gorgeous. I want to upgrade my Parasound 2250 to that before I can't lift the darn thing Enjoy your new addition ..
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Truly a wonderful looking beast!"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters.
You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice. Jim Butcher
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Very nice. Enjoy.
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I'm sure it gets you 80% or more of the JC5 experience at a much lower price. Very cool.
It's a lot closer than you would think. I heard them both side by side on multiple listening sessions paired with KEF Reference series (Ref 1, REF 3, REF 7) & the Blade (still drooling here) & of course my R3 monitors. These were the non Meta versions, the new Meta versions should be in this week.
The Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 pre was used through out all sessions.
The JC5 is certainly a bit more nuanced in its presentation...but according to my ears I would be splitting hairs here. It had a few very subtle differences over the A21+ but not enough for me to consider the extra $2500.00. I guess I'll leave that to the "Golden Ears" out there. The law of diminishing returns was very apparent to me. Not to say that down the road if Stephen conjures up a sweet deal on a JC5 for me I just might be tempted.
Now if you want to talk about the JC1+ monos...heard them too but really why bother, they were that good, actually phenomenal & of course with a price tag to put me in divorce court!"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
May I ask what dealer? Not many have the Backert stuff2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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stangman67 wrote: »May I ask what dealer? Not many the Backert stuff
Stephen Monte
Questforsound.com
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
Congratulations on a beautiful Amp👍 If you use Spades, the Binding Posts on the new Halo Series are the best I’ve ever encountered. An Iron Fisted grip👏
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Mike Reeter wrote: »Congratulations on a beautiful Amp👍 If you use Spades, the Binding Posts on the new Halo Series are the best I’ve ever encountered. An Iron Fisted grip👏
Thanks...and yes indeed the binding posts are top notch capable of a death grip for sure."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
Great pics of a great amp, congrats. I’ve always been impressed by the binding posts on the Parasound + series amps.
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Great pics of a great amp, congrats. I’ve always been impressed by the binding posts on the Parasound + series amps.
Not only the binding posts but the bass control is incredible. Talk about an iron fist 👊"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
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Looks and I bet sounds awesome
Correct on both accounts. Awesome amp that has the speakers singing like an angel. 🎶🎶🎶"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
This puppy is playing very nice with the Maggie LRS."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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Both the A21+ and JC5 look great. I would try the JC5 if I had room for it.
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Both the A21+ and JC5 look great. I would try the JC5 if I had room for it.
You just need a bigger room. Lol!"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
