Parasound Halo C2 Controller and A52 Five Channel Amp

schwarcw · October 2009

Greetings!

I have decided to eliminate the 5.1 system in my family room and go to a 2 channel system. I came to this decision painfully as I love my Parasound Halo gear. I would like to sell my Halo C2 controller and my Halo A-52 five channel amplifier as a package. This system has had rave reviews over the last four or five years. This equipment is still in production (I believe) and selling for a lot of cash. I am the second owner and am offering to sell them as a pair. I do not want to break up the set. I am the second owner of these components. I bought these from another Polkie (Emlyn) about two years ago. These components do not have a scratch! They are in great operating system. The C2 controller comes with a setup microphone, large remote, small (sidekick) remote, 12 volt trigger cable, original manuals, boxes and packaging material. The A52 also has the 12 volt trigger cable, original manuals, boxes and packaging material.

Here are some of the features of the C2:

Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround
• THX Ultra2 Certified with THX Surround EX
• 7.5 Channel Enhanced Surround; 7.1 with 4 programmable outputs
• Additional DSP modes include Surround Music and Party
• Patented hybrid bass management prevents time smearing
• Automatic digital audio and video input selection
• Nine balanced outputs, two balanced inputs with XLR connectors
• Four audio only inputs plus a tape monitor/external processor loop
• Eight digital inputs; two digital outputs
• 7.1 analog input with pure analog path, bypasses DSP
• Six audio/video inputs with composite and S-Video connectors
• 3 composite video and 3 S-Video outputs: OSD, no OSD, record
• 2 assignable component/RGB video inputs with separate H and V Sync
• 1 component/RGB video output with separate H and V Sync
• BNC to RCA adapters are included for component video jacks
• Component inputs/output pass 1080i and 720p signals flawlessly
• Digital inputs and surround modes are assignable to sources
• Presets for optimum analog input levels for various sources
• 100% automatic calibration of channel levels and delay times
• Calibration microphone with 25' cable included
• Dual zone control with analog audio and composite video outputs
• External IR input jacks for main and second zone
• Three 12v triggers, two programmable for events; wires included
• Fully upgradeable and controllable via two-way RS-232 port
• 3u chassis, rack mountable
• Universal and learning remote included

Here are some of the specs and features of the A52:

Continuous power output:
125 watts RMS x 5, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, all channels driven
225 watts RMS x 5, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, all channels driven

Current capacity:
30 amperes peak per channel

Power bandwidth:
5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt

Total harmonic distortion:
< 0.2 % at full power

IM distortion: balanced 16 V rms
< 0.04 %

Slew rate:
> 130 V/µsecond

Dynamic headroom:
> 1.5 dB

Interchannel crosstalk:
> 78 dB at 1 kHz;
> 63 dB at 20 kHz

Input sensitivity:
1 V for 28.28 V, THX Reference Level

Input impedance:
47 k Ω unbalanced; 94 k Ω balanced

S/N ratio:
113 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted

Damping factor:
> 1000 at 20 Hz

Voltage:
110V - 120V

Dimensions:
17-1/4" w x 7-5/8" h x 19-3/4 " d, 5-1/4 " h without feet

Net weight: 50 lb.

• Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
• THX Ultra2 certified
• High bias Class A/AB operation
• Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
• Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
• Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
• 20 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
• 1.4 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer with independent
secondary windings for each channel
• 100,000 µF power supply filter capacitance
• DC Servo and relay protection circuits
• AC present, channel status, high temperature indicators
• Heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
• Gold-plated RCA input jacks; ground lift switch
• Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal, 12v trigger out
• 3u Chassis, carry handles, rack mounting adapter included

I am selling this pair of exceptional components for $1,850 which includes shipping and PalPal fees. I will accept cash or check from members who are my personal acquaintances. I will reduce my price for local pickup and PayPal accordingly with a cash or check. This sale is offered to anyone Club Polk member who has been a member for a year or more, has at least 100 posts and established feedback on the Club Polk E-Trader. Even then, I reserve the right to refuse sale.

I have exception feedback and integrity with sales and purchases on this Forum. I have stood behind all of my sales and refunded 100% of money when equipment has been damaged in shipping.

Enough BS, how about some pictures????

schwarcw · October 2009

Back to the front page!

analog97 · October 2009

Wow. Nice pair!! These babies new are $4,500. A 7 channel pre/controller and a 45 amp/channel/5-channel amp? And Halo? Super deal here. Too bad I'm a 2-channel guy. :rolleyes:

slush · October 2009

Beautiful gear. I love it!

If I didn't have a new baby on the way it would be sold!!

dorokusai · October 2009

I'd love to run that setup.

messiah · October 2009

Wow! wish I had the dough to pick that up!!

Emlyn · October 2009

Bump for some cool gear.

If nobody takes it today, I might just buy it back myself!

bdaley6509 · October 2009

Beautiful.

danz1906 · October 2009

Great Gear-Good luck with the sale!

schwarcw · October 2009

Weekend bump! I don't want to sell this on Audiogon. This equipment sounds too nice to leave the Polk family.:)

schwarcw · October 2009

Sunday Bumpski!

PANAMA · October 2009

Dear Sir,

As mentioned I am interested in purchasing your great looking Halo Gear.
I understand you have reservations regarding who you sell this gear to.
May I please, respectfully ask, If I may be permited by you to have an
opportunity to purchase these 2 items via money transfer ?
Also, I would appreciate your feedback with regards to the details of this
transaction, so that I would not in any way jeopardize your great standing in this forum.

Thank you and kind regards,

PANAMA LOU.

bklynNupe · October 2009

Wow
The deal is so good, even the scammers want some.

schwarcw · October 2009

PANAMA wrote: »

Dear Sir,

As mentioned I am interested in purchasing your great looking Halo Gear.
I understand you have reservations regarding who you sell this gear to.
May I please, respectfully ask, If I may be permited by you to have an
opportunity to purchase these 2 items via money transfer ?

Thank you and kind regards,

PANAMA LOU.

Thanks for your offer. I respectfully decline.

TG Meat · October 2009

If you decide to split the units up, I would be interested in the amp. Thanks.

schwarcw · October 2009

Thanks for the offer, I may consider that option very soon!

Regards,

Carl

steady1 · February 2010

Hello, I am new to polkaudioforums. I only found it while searching for a Halo C2.
My Proceed PAV is failing and I need to find a replacement, so I'm wondering how your sale went. I know I don't meet your requirements but I am a long time verified Paypal client (hooked on EBay). If you might be interested in selling me your Parasound Halo C2 please respond.

comfortablycurt · February 2010

-drool-

I would love to run that setup. Both pieces look like they're in immaculate shape!

TouchOfEvil · February 2010

Very nice gear, wish i had the cash.

schwarcw · February 2010

These units were sold long ago. The new owner is thrilled. This is some of the best souding and looking HT equipment on the market. Thanks for your interest!