Parasound vs Outlaw! What would you do?

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited September 2006 in Electronics
Hey guys,

Thanks for taking a look at this thread! Now for the big question. If you were in my shoes, would you buy a very gently used Parasound HALO A23 for the very reasonable price of $529 or would rather drop about a hundred more dollars and get two Outlaw M2200 monoblocks?

What would you do?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited September 2006
    Just a little more info., I want to use the new amp whichever I choose to power two RTi8s for my personal stereo system.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,067
    edited September 2006
    Parasound is a very differennt beast from the outlaw.
    I highly recommend the parasound halo series.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited September 2006
    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2006
    I'm not that familar with outlaw,, so,, I prefer the halo.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited September 2006
    DO you guys have any opinion on how the A23 would meld with my Yammie HTR5890? Right now I don't have the money to buy a new preamp as well, but hope to in the future.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited September 2006
    If it's me, Parasound Halo.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2006
    Parasound... especially if you're primarily listening to music.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited September 2006
    Would the A23 work well with a Yamaha HTR-5890 until I get the money for a new preamp?
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited September 2006
    Go for the Parasound. It will work well with the Yammie.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2006
    Ive had an older parasound and a outlaw, both great amps but i gotta admit ive had a thing for the A-23 halo for some time now ..

    parasound halo i say :)
    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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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited September 2006
    Parasound
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,719
    edited September 2006
    SolidSqual wrote:
    Would the A23 work well with a Yamaha HTR-5890 until I get the money for a new preamp?

    It should work fine. The only potential problem is if there is an impedance mismatch between the Parasound amp and the receiver. You'd notice this as a minor buzzing (not a ground loop hum) from the tweeters on your speakers, which may or may not be annoying to you. This happened to me with a Yamaha receiver and a Rotel amp, but not with a Sony receiver and the same amp. You might want to ask the question on the Parasound forum on Home Theater Guide to see if someone there has used a Yamaha receiver with an A23 without a problem.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2006
    Parasound...in my book,very "musical" amps indeed.

    Not knocking the Outlaws,but I think they are geared more for HT application.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited September 2006
    Outlaw M200's x 6 in the HT, they rock for HT! Not exactly the most musical amps IMHO. Running Parasound HCA-1500 x 2 for the 2 ch rig. Very nice with the Magnepan's.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2006
    I like the outlaws, first time playing with seperates so I cant say much. Im sure both do the job well. Im thinking of adding another Outlaw M2200 to bi-amp my center, or either just jumping on a nice 3 channel amp.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited September 2006
    Run, do not walk, and get the Halo. Outlaws are good, but the Halo gear is just another league.
    Venom
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited September 2006
    Parasound. Very musical amp.
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2006
    Parasound, its just a better amp, one day the Yammie will leave but that amp will last you a lifetime if you want.

    RT1
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2006
    Did you get your answer???
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