Parasound Advice

george daniel
george daniel Posts: 12,096
edited August 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
:confused: I just recently purchased a HCA 1200 II amp for my 2 ch system, I will be unloading my adcom gear (will post on the flea mkt. at a later date) Any advice on a 2 ch pre would be appreciated, solid state vs tube, currently looking @ Anthem(tube)and Pasrasound SS,any advice as to a good match would be appreciated--speaks-1c's (soon) Thanks in advance
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited August 2005
    most people on here seem to like or at least reccomend a tube pre with an SS amp, so I'd look at tube pre's in your price range.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2005
    George, see the flea market.. might be up your alley. My dodd fs
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited August 2005
    I'll put in a plug for the Dodd. Great preamp and very cool looking. You'd like it.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    faster100 wrote:
    George, see the flea market.. might be up your alley. My dodd fs

    That would be cool.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    I'd look at an Anthem Pre-1L or Pre-2L, as they are excellent tube pre-amps for the money. Just a suggestion, as there are others in that price bracket with similar features and connections. Check out Audiogon.
    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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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited August 2005
    hey george, i just got a line on a anthem pre 1L linestage and the scary part is i was looking for it after reading your post and i came back to club polk and there is doro recommending the same thing! i am waiting for them to call me back with a price AND IF YOU DONT BUY IT I MIGHT!
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited August 2005
    the guy just called me back and he is asking $485.00 does this sound high? it is supposed to be in great shape and the dealer is a high end store in california it has a black faceplate. and all the tubes test good. does anyone have access to an audio blue book to see if this is a fair price?
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2005
    If you do not elect to buy it,,please let me know--thanks--geo, as far as advice on price,, I will have to defer to doro or F-1, as they have given me some excellent advice in the past. :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    I think the price is a little high, but that would depend on more information.

    Original boxes, tube glove, screwdriver, etc.

    Demo or Trade-In....you get the picture.

    Good eye William :D
    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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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited August 2005
    no gloves. no screwdriver.no factory box. but they say its in great shape. its a trade in.
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2005
    I,m out,,best of luck WW--gd
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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