Parasound 5 ch amp hca-2205a

Intel92
Intel92 Posts: 146
edited April 2009 in Electronics
I was about to buy an XPA-3 when I came across this amp on my local CL. I don't much about amps as I am just building my system now. He has it listed at 500. Can anyone comment on this. Should I pick it up or go with the XPA-3? The specs and reviews look good to me but like I said I am new to this. I appreciate the help.

Wayne
Theater rig:
Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
Mains: RTi12s
Center: CSi5
Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Harmony 890
PS3

2-channel rig in progress:
LSi15s
.........

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,554
    edited April 2009
    go for it... parasound is good stuff.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Falcon01
    Falcon01 Posts: 89
    edited April 2009
    I would definitely get the Parasound amp. I heard a couple of them at my local home theatre store and the detail in the soundstage was phenominal. Plus it's already broken in and you're getting it cheaper than the XPA-3 I'm assuming? Bonus!

    I would search for some reviews but Parasound is known to make some great amps.
    Pioneer 50" Plasma (PDP 5080 HD)
    Pioneer Elite VSX-01
    Panasonic BD35
    PS3
    Monster MP HTS1600 Power Conditioner
    Paradigm Monitor 7's v3 (Front)
    Paradigm CC370 v3 (Center)
    Paradigm ADP 370's v2 (Surround)
    Polk Audio Rti4's (Back)
    Paradigm PW 2100 V2 (Sub)

    Coming Soon: 5 channel or 7 channel amp.
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    Thanks John - so I guess value wise it's a better buy than the XPA-3 even though it's quite old?
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    Well thanks for the quick responses guys. Hopefully this works out, he just posted it last night and I told him I could pick it up today. I will let yall know how it turns out.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2009
    Amps can last for years. Parasound makes great gear. My first real amp was a Parasound 1500A.
    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Go for the Parasound, thats a really good Multi-channel amp.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Falcon01
    Falcon01 Posts: 89
    edited April 2009
    Intel92, if you get it let us know how it sounds. I have a VSX-01 receiver like you do so I am especially curious as to how much it improves your sound. :)
    Pioneer 50" Plasma (PDP 5080 HD)
    Pioneer Elite VSX-01
    Panasonic BD35
    PS3
    Monster MP HTS1600 Power Conditioner
    Paradigm Monitor 7's v3 (Front)
    Paradigm CC370 v3 (Center)
    Paradigm ADP 370's v2 (Surround)
    Polk Audio Rti4's (Back)
    Paradigm PW 2100 V2 (Sub)

    Coming Soon: 5 channel or 7 channel amp.
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    Falcon01 wrote: »
    Intel92, if you get it let us know how it sounds. I have a VSX-01 receiver like you do so I am especially curious as to how much it improves your sound. :)

    I definitely will. At this point I don't think I could be happier with the 01. But I just keep hearing about the RTi12s with an amp are outstanding. I think they sound great right now. Can't wait till my surrounds get here. Then once I get my amp it will be time to hunt for my sub.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2009
    Parasound, plus there's actual resale in it down the road.
    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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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    Parasound HCA-2205a owner here. I have two in my HT room and they sounds very nice with the LSi speakers.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2009
    I have 2 Parasound amps after owning Outlaw, and Earthquake and they are great. I am very content.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    Somebody beat me to the punch! He is showing it today. I will keep my fingers crossed.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    It's sold:( Man that was fast.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,554
    edited April 2009
    there is one on ebay with one bid on it... 1000.00

    will this one work for you?
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1241835150&/Parasound-5125-
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    haha, yeah I saw it.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited April 2009
    Falcon01 wrote: »
    Plus it's already broken in ...


    Excellent spin. I'll use that line when I try to unload my 2003 Corolla. :)
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    there is one on ebay with one bid on it... 1000.00

    will this one work for you?
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1241835150&/Parasound-5125-

    I am trying to be right around the 500 price range but thanks. I just sold my old speakers for 600. Preferably I could get an amp and be able to throw a hundred my wife's way to keep her quiet!
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    Monster Jam wrote: »
    Excellent spin. I'll use that line when I try to unload my 2003 Corolla. :)

    lol!
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • aghuey
    aghuey Posts: 12
    edited April 2009
    Did you ever find another ?
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    aghuey wrote: »
    Did you ever find another ?

    Welcome to Club Polk! If you have a unit to offer for sale, please kindly read the forum rules which states of 25 posts requirements in order to offer something up for sale. I mean no offense whether you have one for sale or not. But I want you to aware of such rules exists in the club Polk in case you missed to read it.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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