!!Parasound HCA1500A!!

Terrax
Terrax Posts: 483
edited July 2004 in Flea Market
Up for grabs. $450.00, Shipping Included. Double Boxed. This was doro's old amp, and is in the same condition it was in when I negotiated him out of it. ;) Although, a little cheaper now.

Features:

Circuitry designed by John Curl
THX Ultra-certified
Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
Hand matched complementary JFET input stage and MOSFET driver stage
16 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
1.0 kVA Toroid power transformer with independent secondary windings for each channel, 60,000 µF power supply filter capacitance
Independent power supplies for each channel
DC Servo and relay protection circuits
High bias Class A/AB operation
AC present, standby/normal, current overload indicators
Tiffany-style RCA input jacks, loop output jacks
12 volt DC automatic turn-on circuitry
Gold-plated 5 way speaker binding posts
Custom designed removable IEC AC cord
Rear mounted gain controls; ground lift switch
3 rack space height front panel
Rack mounting adapter available


Specs:
Continuous Power Output - Stereo: 205 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms, both channels driven; 315 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 ohms , both channels driven
Continuous Power Output - Mono: 630 watts RMS, 20Hz - 20kHz, 8 ohms
Current Capacity: 60 amperes peak per channel
Slew Rate: > 130 V/µsecond
Power Bandwith: 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03% at full power; < 0.01% at typical levels
IM Distortion: < 0.03%
TIM: unmeasureable
Dynamic Headroom: > 1.5 dB
lnterchannel Crosstalk: > 80 dB at 1 kHz; > 60 dB at 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity: 1 V for 28.28 V, THX Reference Level; 1.4 V for full output
Input Impedance: 33 k ohms
S/N Ratio: > 118 dB, full power; 96 dB, THX Reference Level
Damping Factor: > 800 at 20 Hz
Power Consumption: 800 watts
Dimensions: w 17 1/4" x h 5 1/4" x d 16", h 5 7/8" with feet
Net Weight: 40 lb.


Don't let someone else beat you to it!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2004
    Why are you selling this piece? It's insane.

    This is a rock solid amp folks, 100% hardcore. I owned it previously, and this amp is what turned me on to Parasound.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Job status changing...... :o
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited July 2004
    If you give me a chance to check funds tomorrow, I'd like to jump in line. I'll let you know.
    There are two ways to argue with women. Both of them are wrong.
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    No prob, King. You have dibs.

    Terry
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  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
    edited July 2004
    put me in line for the amp, need something to drive some sda srs's the onk reciever doesn't do them justice. thanks Brian
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Surething bmsavoie, in line after king.

    Terry
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited July 2004
    Deal with Terry in total confidence, he's a great guy.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Thanks Steve! /nod :)
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  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
    edited July 2004
    thanks terrax
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2004
    If any of the guys that have dibs on this amp don't go as far as to 'miss' a mortgage payment to get it, well....

    .....lets just say I have a slap in me, that needs let out.

    This is one of those amps you be hard pressed to get anything substantially better, at any price. A real man-amp.

    GREAT deal, and kudos for offering it HERE!

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited July 2004
    hey put me in line if no one else bites............
    Denon 3802
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    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2004
    Terry - Mark me down on the list for the amp, no way that's going to Ebay or the Gon. :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Okies, heres the dib line:

    kingkip
    Brian, aka bmsavoie
    Russ
    Scornful
    Mark

    Thanks for your interest.

    Terry
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited July 2004
    Now if only you guys would just bow out..... (please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please) heh j/k
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2004
    I don't have dibs, I'm amped up.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited July 2004
    One down two to go.... keep at it boys!!

    lol
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Sorry RuSs, my bad. :o

    kingkip
    bmsavoie
    scornful
    doro

    :D;):D
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  • radkrisdoc
    radkrisdoc Posts: 78
    edited July 2004
    Terrax!
    Post some pics please, so I can at least drool.....cant buy it right now, but man! I sooo want somethin like it!
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    I don't happen to have a digi camera, but I can borrow a couple of pics from Marks original post, hope you don't mind Mark? It is pics of the exact same amp. And as I stated, is in the exact same condition.

    Terry
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    And........
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    And.....................

    This pic shows a very small scratch on the bottom left of face. It is something I don't even pay attention to, and had even forgotten about until I looked up this pics.


    Well duh...... forgot to attach the pic, lol. :o
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Here ya go...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2004
    That scratch occurred when I passed out whilst wearing my Edward Scissorhands gloves....stupid Tequila :)

    Terry - No I don't mind.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • radkrisdoc
    radkrisdoc Posts: 78
    edited July 2004
    oooo aaahh oooo :D that was good!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2004
    ROFLMAO!!!!

    Good luck guys. Whoever gets it is going to be a very happy camper with power up the wazoo!

    Originally posted by radkrisdoc
    oooo aaahh oooo :D that was good!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited July 2004
    Water pump in my truck just went **** up. Dammit. Gonna have to bow out and I couldn't be more pissed.
    There are two ways to argue with women. Both of them are wrong.
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited July 2004
    king dont feel bad....

    I just rebuilt the top end of my Vortec 350. Spent every bit of the $1600 I had saved up for an amp (plus ruining Memorial Day weekend).
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
    edited July 2004
    sorry to hear that kingkip,...but if that puts me up next then I will take the amp, terrax please e-mail me at brian.savoie@verizon.net and we can work out the details. thanks brian
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited July 2004
    Sorry to hear that king, hope everything works out.

    Brian, you have mail.

    Scorn, hang in there bud. Hopefully another will pop up soon.

    Mark, thanks for allowing to post your original pics of the amp. :cool: Looks like it at least won't have to go to the 'bay, or 'gon.

    Terry
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited July 2004
    hey no problem.... I didnt have the money the first time it came up for sale (Doro). This time I was just a tad bit late. Besides I was also eyeing an Acurus A200x5 over at gon....

    good luck Brian
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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