Parasound DAC 2000 Ultra

Emlyn
Emlyn Posts: 4,535
edited May 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
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I have two of these and only need one, so one is up for sale. This was Parasound's top of the line external DAC from a few years ago and originally sold for $2000. The unit has coaxial, toslink, AES/EBU, and AT&T digital inputs and balanced plus single ended outputs. Decodes HDCD's. The "Ultra" in the name comes from the collaboration of Parasound with the company UltraAnalog in its design before UltraAnalog was bought out by Wadia. Condition is an 8 out of 10 on the Audiogon scale for a couple of small nicks here and there which are all visible in the photos below.

Price $400 firm shipped in its original box to CONUS only. Payment by PayPal.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    Beekyman....you seeing this?
    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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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2006
    now if you use an external DAC and you have a decent cd player with fibre output, how much difference would the cd player quality matter? Reason I'm saying is because I have a 7-8 year old Sony ES cd player but am unaware of it's sound quality. I'm using it in the basement as a secondary player.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited March 2006
    The transport does make a difference, but the only way to know for sure is to try different options. For example, the CEC CD3300 sounds best with the AES/EBU output rather than the coaxial. A good DVD player's transport like those Denon uses works just as well with the DAC as the CEC's AES/EBU output. A Sony ES transport is usually top notch.
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  • Beekyman
    Beekyman Posts: 150
    edited March 2006
    My curiousity is piqued and I have considered a similar item in the past but I think I need a bit more info if this item is what I really need at this time. I'm currently enjoying my past purchases from your fine collection and would gladly do business again. If you still have my number please feel free to call me anytime, if not get my number from Doro. Thanks in advance!
    2 Channel Rig
    Source 1 - Apple TV
    Source 2 - Parasound D3 Universal Player
    Source 3 - Parasound Tuner T3
    Pre-amp - Parasound HALO P3
    Amplifier - Parasound HALO A21
    Speakers - Martin Logan Vista
    Power Conditioning - Panamax M5100-EX
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited March 2006
    Emlyn,Consider the Parasound sold...PM me with your pay-pal address.

    Thanks,Mike
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited March 2006
    Sale pending to Mike Reeter. PM sent.

    Beekyman, if you're still interested in checking one out, I still have the other one but no box with that one.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2006
    These are outstanding DAC's and I paid a heck of a lot more for mine. This was originally a 2000 dollar item. I certainly would not let the sale hinge on a box.

    RT1
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited March 2006
    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    These are outstanding DAC's and I paid a heck of a lot more for mine. This was originally a 2000 dollar item. I certainly would not let the sale hinge on a box.

    RT1

    RT1,

    Better watch yourself. Giving opinions in the Classifieds will get you a one way ticket to the slammer! :D
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited March 2006
    It's good, as long as I agree with the comments! :D

    Seriously, Parasound has been known for years for partnering with other companies and consultants and doing a great job getting great products at reasonable prices. The DAC 2000 was compared favorably to external DAC's costing three times as much as the original MSRP. These units really are a steal.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited March 2006
    Wow. That'd be pretty awesome. Didn't take long to sell!
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2006
    Emlyn,

    Do you still have the one without the box?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
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    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited March 2006
    disneyjoe7 wrote:
    Emlyn,

    Do you still have the one without the box?

    Hi Steve. Yes, I do still have the second one, but I'm keeping that one for a while. It's not in as good condition as the first one, but only because the original owner covered up a couple of scratches with a Sharpie. I may sell it at some point.
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  • Beekyman
    Beekyman Posts: 150
    edited March 2006
    Thanks for the input folks...after doing some research I have decided to pass on this item! Whoever winds up with these two units will be pleased, I'm sure!
    2 Channel Rig
    Source 1 - Apple TV
    Source 2 - Parasound D3 Universal Player
    Source 3 - Parasound Tuner T3
    Pre-amp - Parasound HALO P3
    Amplifier - Parasound HALO A21
    Speakers - Martin Logan Vista
    Power Conditioning - Panamax M5100-EX
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2006
    OK that's fine, I sure it will sell when you're ready.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2006
    OK, I'm interested...

    What's your PayPal addy?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited March 2006
    disneyjoe7 wrote:
    OK, I'm interested...

    What's your PayPal addy?

    The second one isn't for sale...yet. I may sell it towards the end of April, but need to keep it for now. I'll PM you Steve, to see if you're still interested in it then.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2006
    Gotta, sorry my bad.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2006
    Mazeroth wrote:
    RT1,

    Better watch yourself. Giving opinions in the Classifieds will get you a one way ticket to the slammer! :D

    :D Naw, besides I got the key to get out. Its not against any rule to second a great item and respected seller.

    RT1
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited March 2006
    Received the Ultra 2000 DAC today...Emlyn did a terrific job and overpacked the item in the original carton...The DAC is in pristine condition and will make a good addition to my 2-channel rig.

    I can't say enough about how smoothly this transaction went...Emlyn is a super seller and an asset to Club Polk...

    I'm happy,happy,happy:D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,200
    edited March 2006
    Mike Reeter wrote:
    Received the Ultra 2000 DAC today...Emlyn did a terrific job and overpacked the item in the original carton...The DAC is in pristine condition and will make a good addition to my 2-channel rig.

    I can't say enough about how smoothly this transaction went...Emlyn is a super seller and an asset to Club Polk...

    I'm happy,happy,happy:D

    Now after you use it awhile give us your impressions.......in a NEW thread of course.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • karan75
    karan75 Posts: 4
    edited May 2012
    nice CD player with good sound.




    karan chanana.k
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  • karan75
    karan75 Posts: 4
    edited May 2012
    good parasound !



    chanana
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  • karan75
    karan75 Posts: 4
    edited May 2012
    it's huge sale !!




    karan.k
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  • karan75
    karan75 Posts: 4
    edited May 2012
    good transport facility.....




    mutthukaran
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,623
    edited May 2012
    karan75..... reported
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