Parasound HCA-1500A High Currency Amplifier (Fl)
G-2
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We want to sell our Parasound HCA-1500A High Currency Amplifier with it's original box. This amp was used to run my Polk 10Bs and at 205 watts per channel it more than did the job. We hate to let it go but other priorities have come up and were forced to let it go. The Polk 10Bs will stay right where they are so when things look up again well just need to get an amp, maybe tubes? Gonna miss this guy though. Its been a loyal piece and will be missed. Price is $475.00 face to face in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater Florida area, so we'll give it a few days here locally. No trades please. We'll to try to arrange a face to face sale for this great amp first. If we cannot arrange a local sale we will ship to ConUS ONLY at buyer expense.
PICS WILL FOLLOW THIS EVENING 5-10-10
Specs from Parasound
Product Information-HCA-1500A was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems. Each precision component within your HCA-1500A is carefully selected for optimum sound quality on even the most challenging music and film soundtracks. Parasound amplifiers have greater operational flexibility and power than most other amplifiers you may have used. Ideal for both home theater and critical listening, the HCA-1500A is a two-channel amp that's conservatively rated to deliver 205 watts per channel. JFET input transistors and MOSFET drivers offer warm tube-like sound.
Product MPN
MPN HCA-1500A
Key Features
Number Of Channels 2
Remote Control Without Remote Control
Bridgeable Bridgeable
Performance
Audio SNR 110 dB
Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz
RMS Power at 4 Ohms 315 W
RMS Power at 8 Ohms 205 W
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.03 %
No. of Speaker Outputs 2 Speakers
Dimensions
Depth 16 in.
Height 5.25 in.
Width 19 in.
Weight 40 lb.
PICS WILL FOLLOW THIS EVENING 5-10-10
Specs from Parasound
Product Information-HCA-1500A was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems. Each precision component within your HCA-1500A is carefully selected for optimum sound quality on even the most challenging music and film soundtracks. Parasound amplifiers have greater operational flexibility and power than most other amplifiers you may have used. Ideal for both home theater and critical listening, the HCA-1500A is a two-channel amp that's conservatively rated to deliver 205 watts per channel. JFET input transistors and MOSFET drivers offer warm tube-like sound.
Product MPN
MPN HCA-1500A
Key Features
Number Of Channels 2
Remote Control Without Remote Control
Bridgeable Bridgeable
Performance
Audio SNR 110 dB
Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz
RMS Power at 4 Ohms 315 W
RMS Power at 8 Ohms 205 W
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.03 %
No. of Speaker Outputs 2 Speakers
Dimensions
Depth 16 in.
Height 5.25 in.
Width 19 in.
Weight 40 lb.
Home Theater
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
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Awesome amp! Good luck.
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Nice amp.
Good luck with sale. -
G2 are good people.engtaz
I love how music can brighten up a bad day. -
let me know if the local sale doesn't pan out. I may add another one of these for my set of lsiFx being delivered this week.Onkyo TX-SR805
Polk LSi15 , LSiC, LSiFX
Parasound Halo A52
Panasonic 42'' Plasma
Oppo BDP-83
Sonos
Panamax 4300
Audioquest cables -
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Home Theater
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables| -
My LSiFX arrive Friday and its going to take me a good week to decide if I'll want another seperate amp to power them.
Please, anyone that also would be buying the amp shipped speak up and grab this great amp. I do not mind at all if someone can make up their mind quicker than me.
I currently have this model powering my LSi15's and they match up perfectly, if anyone is considering that combo.Onkyo TX-SR805
Polk LSi15 , LSiC, LSiFX
Parasound Halo A52
Panasonic 42'' Plasma
Oppo BDP-83
Sonos
Panamax 4300
Audioquest cables -
No Local interest at all. Going to drop the price to $450.00 + shipping. This is a great amp but it weighs 40lbs. As seen in the photo's the original boxes are included and the amp will ship in it's original boxes. Price is $450.00 FTF for local buyers, and $450.00 + shipping for buyers outside the local area.Home Theater
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables| -
We will cap shipping costs at 15.00 and cover paypal fee's. That makes this one $465.00 paypal'd and delivered ConUS ONLY. Still $450.00 FTF.Home Theater
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables| -
How does this compare to my B&K ref 4420? Im curious.Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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Hi Wingnut, still loving your earthquake Cinova, Thanks!, Toucanet, from your mouth to ears some flaky folks round here still, Roy, thanks for the kind words and it's nice to see you are here! Coffee is in our future, just had a major neck procedure so its gonna be a while but I'm looking forward to it!, reberly, sounds good let's just stay in touch and see how things sound once you get your rig set up., bopicasso- haven't used much B&K stuff, heard a lot of good stuff about it, so I couldn't say, perhaps someone else could chime in...
Amp is still available:
$450- FTF
$465- paypal'd and delivered ConUS ONLYHome Theater
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables| -
PM sent...Fronts: Wharfedale diamond 9.6
Sub: Wharfedale sw250
Rears: Wharfedale diamond 9.1
Center: Paradigm cc-350
Pre-amp: Oppo dv981hd
Amp for fronts: Parasound hca-1500a
Amp for rears: Adcom gfa-5400
Amp for center: Marantz MA500 monoblock
Polk multimedia speakers for PC setup -
payment sent...Fronts: Wharfedale diamond 9.6
Sub: Wharfedale sw250
Rears: Wharfedale diamond 9.1
Center: Paradigm cc-350
Pre-amp: Oppo dv981hd
Amp for fronts: Parasound hca-1500a
Amp for rears: Adcom gfa-5400
Amp for center: Marantz MA500 monoblock
Polk multimedia speakers for PC setup -
Payment received Sam.
**SOLD**Home Theater
Chane A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
2 - Channel
Polk RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables| -
You just got an awesome amp Sam!
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Polkie2009 wrote: »You just got an awesome amp Sam!
Thanks very much and do I know it! I have been trying to get my hands on a 1500 for a while as my introduction to separates and in the meanwhile had got an adcom 5400 which is not too bad by itself. I just wanted a little more current into my diamond 9.6 towers which are 200wrms for a bit more detail....Fronts: Wharfedale diamond 9.6
Sub: Wharfedale sw250
Rears: Wharfedale diamond 9.1
Center: Paradigm cc-350
Pre-amp: Oppo dv981hd
Amp for fronts: Parasound hca-1500a
Amp for rears: Adcom gfa-5400
Amp for center: Marantz MA500 monoblock
Polk multimedia speakers for PC setup -
Congrats, welcome to Club Polk.
The Parasound 1500A was also my first introduction to a powerful amp. I will never have less than a 200wpc amp driving my speakers.
Enjoy!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 -
Congrats, welcome to Club Polk.
The Parasound 1500A was also my first introduction to a powerful amp. I will never have less than a 200wpc amp driving my speakers.
Enjoy!
Thanks...I really didnt have bridging as an option (my speakers are a 6ohm load) so didnt want to consider lower power bridged versions (most if not all are 8ohm min for bridging) so 200wpc was a bare minimum...
BTW, very good communication with G-2 (Geoff/Suzy)... Club polk is a heck of a forum...Fronts: Wharfedale diamond 9.6
Sub: Wharfedale sw250
Rears: Wharfedale diamond 9.1
Center: Paradigm cc-350
Pre-amp: Oppo dv981hd
Amp for fronts: Parasound hca-1500a
Amp for rears: Adcom gfa-5400
Amp for center: Marantz MA500 monoblock
Polk multimedia speakers for PC setup

