Parasound HCA1200

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polkie4life
polkie4life Posts: 231
edited April 2008 in Electronics
Does anybody use one of these or owned one in the past? When did they hit the market?


Looking for opinions on performance.....
In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited April 2008
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    Late 90's?
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
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    I had one. Nice amp. Loads of bass, but don't expect it to be the last word in detail. Same as the 1500 - great for HT, so-so for music.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited April 2008
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    Thanks guys.

    I'm considering buying a 2nd hand one thats come up. I cant seem to find any info on it, its not even listed in the discontinued section on the parasound site.
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,108
    edited April 2008
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    Its from about 1990-1995,

    200W into 8ohms.

    Its pre- John Curl. Their later amps are definitely better designed.

    Just to be sure, your not talking about the HCA-1200ii (mk2 version) are you?

    The Mk2 version was slightly redesigned by John Curl. The HCA-1500a is still a better amp overall.
    See profile for rigs. Nothing else here.
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited April 2008
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    Good info Bill.

    Yeah its definitely the 1200 and not the MkII.
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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