BAT vk 3ix and Parasound Halo A21 match
I've have purchased used on Audiogon a BAT vk-3ix preamp. I bought it becausec it was a good deal and figured I could sell it if I need to. Thing is I' don't
Parasound Halo A21 or Rotel RB 1090
Hi, I am looking for a power amp for a secondary system that I am setting up in my basement. I have decided on two amps, either the Parasound Halo A21 or
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Building my system from the Halo A21 and a Primare D30.2 CD Player, both balanced. My room size is: L= 8,5m ; W= 5,5m ; H= 6,0 meters. No speakers
Parasound Halo A21 Power conditioner
Not sure if this is the right forum, but I have a Furman Elite 15 pfi power conditioner and I was wondering if I should run it through that or strait to the
Pass Lab X250 or Parasound Halo A21
Looking for a 2ch amplifier, would like to know what is a better buy: a used Pass Lab X250 (with 1 year guarantee) or a new Parasound Halo 21. They are both
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Driving Dali helicons 800 mk 2? Advice about this three amps pls!
ParaSound Halo A21 vs Nad M25
Hi Audiogon - I have a question about the performance of certain amplifiers. The ParaSound Halo A21 vs Nad M25. Im assuming the ParaSound
Looking for Speaker Recommendations Halo P3/A21
Hi, I've been upgrading my system lately and was wondering what the group would recommend for speakers. There are two primary goals to my speaker
Totem Sttaf and Parasound halo A21 or A23
I am wondering if anyone has this combination or has heard this combination...and what your impressions were. If you have heard also what was the preamp used.
Parasound Halo jc1 or a21
I have a pair of B&W nautilus 802. While I would like to buy the jc1 monoblocks they take up a ton of space. Question is, does the a21 sound as good as the jc1
Halo A21 Drive PSB Stratus Goldi's Adequately
Title says it all. A21 specs say 400 watts output driving 4 ohm speakers. Thanks.
BAT vk 3ix and Parasound Halo A21 match
I've have purchased used on Audiogon a BAT vk-3ix preamp. I bought it becausec it was a good deal and figured I could sell it if I need to. Thing is I' don't
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sibilance on some tracks. A Parasound Halo A21 was a big step up over the Emotiva amp it replaced. No sibilance, nicer mid range and imaging with more accurate
Which Amp for Magnepan MG 3 6/R
list should also include Parasound new Halo JC-1 mono amps. $6K/pair.
Need info on amp rec for these Thiel cs2 4's
Channel Islands d200 MKII Parasound Halo 21 Preamp thoughts: CJ ET-2 Rogue 99 What my thoughts on what the amp should do is be warm, solid state, not
Affordable SS amp that has tube characteristics
I used a Parasound Halo A21 on a set of Aerial model 9's in the past with nice results. A pair of Parasound Halo JC-1's would be even nicer but
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in the dumps after a comparison with a Halo A21 amp. I had a keen ear friend who reviews for Stereo Times and he felt the same. Musical instruments more real
today i got my new Focal Electra 1038BE ,help
ti? i red that Pass Labs , Parasound Halo , Musical fidality , Simaudio , Classe , NAD M3 , specially Class A , are perfect math for them. integrated:
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
wait and save up to get a used Prasound Halo A21. The halo A21 has gobbs of current at 250w/channel and will make your speakers sing. Plus, you won't have to
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Halo P3 Parasound Halo A21 JPS Labs Superconductor2 BiWire Cable JPS Labs Superconductor2 Balanced XLR Interconnects Totem Acoustic Mani-2
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stem: AAD2001 $1400used Parasound Halo A21 $1400used Benchmark usb dac/preamp/headphone amp - $1000used Small system with big sound. You will be
balanced vs unbalanced sound quality
t didn't even sound like the same amp! (Halo A21)), after many RCA cables they all got me to about 75% of the potental of the amp. Balanced revealed the 25% RCA
Solid State Amps for Quad ESL 57
's interesting! I have two Parasound Halo JC1s but never thought these are good amps also for the Quads ESL Do you think they are good on the Quad ESL63 too?
Krell KAV 400xi vs Parasound A21+P3
Hi all, Which one is better between Krell KAV-400xi and Parasound A21+P3? I have a pair of NHT classic three with Kimber 8TC. I am open
Best AV processors for under 10K
s I ran the Oppo strait to my Parasound A21 which is sheer audio nirvana! and when using the 8801 in the chain the performance was very close indeed and given
H2O Owner Survey
you H2O owners compared or auditioned a Halo A21 or JCl in comparison to hte H2O.
Solid state amp around 2000 2500 used or new
Parasound A21.
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I would look at a Parasound Halo a21 in that range.
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How about Halo? Considered the a51/a21 combo?
Bryston sst2 series or Parasound Halo series
I currently have Revel Performa f-52's for the fronts and A Revel Ultima voice for the center, and Revel Performa m-20's for the rears. Currently running with
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ound ESL (now Sanders Sound), Parasound Halo A21, BelCanto S300, there quite a few really good ones out there.
Thiel CS2 4 and suggestion on preamp
DAC as preamp straight to my Parasound Halo A21 right now. The sound is not bright at all on good recordings and is VERY open and clear. I have downloaded
The Most Musical Class A/B Power Amplifier
Parasound Halo A21 is an excellent amp. It meets your requirements and the price is right.
Pass Labs XA 160 vs Levinson 33H
ou were pretty happy with the Parasound Halo A21 some two years ago or so... Why don't you say "STOP" yourself and simply - enjoy the music...?
selection of amp to drive DYNAUDIO C1
n Confidence C1 driven by the Parasound Halo A21 (preamp Primare PRE30). Decent match indeed, but perhaps not helpful enough info for you, since I have not any
Amp suggestions please need some power
On my list - Bryston 4Bst Parasound Halo a21 If you have a recommendation of a synergistic, tubed preamp, I'm all ears. No phono needed, remote is nice but
Usher BE 10/20, what do you use to drive them
I have driven my BE-10 with Parasound Halo A21, Pass Labs XA160, and now Ayre MXR. For my tastes, the Ayre really takes advantage of the Usher transparency,
Best pre owned 2 channel amp for under 2000
I would look at a Parasound A21 also. I have had one for almost a year and am not looking to change. Regards,
Preamp suggestions
$800 - $1500 range, new or used. Amp – Halo A-21 Speakers – B&W 683 CD Player – Cambridge 740 Preamps tried: Halo P-3 – felt this was way too laid back for what I
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I love) Benchmark DAC1pre Parasound Halo A21 power amp (occasionally switched out with my Jolida 302 tube integrated) Snell b minor speakers (of which I have
Your best 2 channel system for 6000 total
new psb synchrony 2's and new parasound halo a21 but don't like the sound together, although i am using a cheap bluray player and avr as preamp. I was thinking of
I need an amp, can any recommend
I would consider a Parasound Halo A23 (A21 if you want/need more power), or with the sensitivity of those speaker maybe a tube amp such as a Prima Luna?
Help Need a New Amp
McCormack DNA225, Parasound Halo A21, Antique Sound Labs
speaker upgrade
v2. I am currently using all parasound halo equipment.Jolida moded 100 cd player. I am using the A 23 amps to power the speakers. I am looking into The VON
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in a nice affordable amp, like a Halo A21 but, I'm not sure how much difference it is going to make. How about adding an equalizer? I've tinkered with the tone
Matching amp to modulus 3B and vanderstein 2ce
Bought a Parasound Halo A21 and it sounds great. Thank you all that responded.
To audyssey or not to audyssey, that is the
on having a 2ch system (Parasound JC2 + A21) and 3 ch (MCA 30? + Parasound hdp70 or Halo c3) plus vandy quatros for fronts and mb quarts for rear and von
mid fi to hi fi evolution power questions
belles 150A? threshold s/500? halo a21? so many choices! what would you add?
ARC 100 2 VS AYRE V5Xe with Thiel 2 2s
I bought a Parasound Halo P3/A21 combo to try with my 2.2's. I figured it was worth a try at half to a third the price that I'd otherwise pay and I
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have a Jl Audio 113 sub and Parasound Halo 250 watt amps. I am still waiting for the next great big display 75" that is reasonably priced. Maybe 5 to 7k.
The truth on low efficiency speakers like B&W
h I have driven with Parasound JC1s and Halo A21 amps. Its not so much the total power, but the stability of the amp driving 3.5 ohm loads. Both the 803 and
The best 1500 2500 amp to run with Aerial LR5's
I highly recommend the Parasound Halo A21. Good luck finding something better in it's price range.
Best Amp for Parasound JC2
How about a Parasound A21 or A23 stereo amp? I bet they work well together.
Denon 3806 + B&W 803D amp suggestions
I would suggest the Parasound Halo A21 as a good lower budget solution. 250 watts per channel and sounds excellent. B&W speakers in general benefit from a
Mcintosh 501's with Magnepan 1 6 QR
I am currnetly using a Parasound Halo a21 with a Parasound halo p3 preamp and the Maggie 1.6's. Sound is WAAAAAY to bright for me? Wondering if the Mcintosh
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in to upgrading my amp with a Parasound Halo A21. Has anyone heard this combo? Any thoughts? Any info would be great.
What amp would be good for the Aerial 7b's
pgraded to model 9s. I used a Parasound Halo A21 with both and i could get the amp to clip at loud volume if the music contained deep bass on the model 6s. I had
Source vs DAC vs Preamp Importance
1. PSB Synchrony 2 Spkrs 2. Parasound Halo A21 Amp 3. Marantz AVR as a preamp 4. No Source yet (looking for a CDP) I have 2000$ left to complete my setup. I was
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Parasound Halo
Parasound volume level question
I just completed set-up of a Parasound Halo P3 preamp (purchased on eBay) and a Parasound Halo A21 amp (purchased here) with my Thorens TD320 MkII turntable using
Need Help Matching Speakers to Amp
PSB Synchrony 2's powered by Parasound Halo A21, using new Marantz avr as a pre-pro (2 volts preamp output). The sound is very "forward" and
driving LSi15s
The Parasound A21 is a phenominal combination with the LSi15.
upgrade cables
in my system? Amp's - Parasound - Halo A21 Two-Channel Amplifier Pre-amp - Parasound - Halo P3 Balanced Preamplifier CD - Onkyo C-7030 Compact Disc Player (Black)
DAC, preamp, amp picking the right ones
Extreme, Jeff Rowland Capri, Parasound Halo JC2, Audio Research SP16. Pretty big price range here. (4) For amp, I'm considering Accuphase P350, Parasound Halo
It's the middle of summer and I need a
need of a cool running amp. The Halo A21 I have now runs HOT. Speakers are VSA VR4-JRs, Shanling SCD-T200C source direct to amp (the Shanling has a tendency
Thiel cs 3 6
or would you just avoid? Also, would my Halo A21 drive these well? Thanks, Tracy
Cd/sacd player for under 2K
rethinking my new system. Will go with halo jc2 and a21 amp with vandy quatros. What would be a nice cd/sacd player for under 2k? The sacd is not required, just
Parasound HCA 2200II Runs Very Hot
use to run hot as well and same for my Halo A21 ,just make sure its got good ventalation and it should be fine. And kudos on the great low level detail it
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Parasound Halo A21. I've been listening to A21 drive a pair of Wind Designs, very nice.
A good preamp for around 1000 for parasound JC1s
p in a 2 channel sytem with a Parasound Halo amp (not JC1). I tried the Parasound 2100 but found it lacked definition and control relative to the C2 in my home
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A non-audiophile very senior citizen friend is looking to put together a somewhat modest system, which I would help him set-up. I was thinking of reocmmending
How would I integrate this into my system
Was planning to get the Halo c3 or hdp70, alas my plans need to be changed. How would I integrate an Onkyo TX-SR608 with a parasound jc2 and a21
Upgrade suggestions for Parasound/Dynaudio system
- JPS Power AC+ [ Parasound Halo A21 ] - JPS Labs Q Speaker Cables - Dynaudio Countour S1.4 It sounds great but it's still missing something, I don't
Now what
VR4jr's with Coda V10 amp then Halo a23 amp. Wasn't thrilled given price tag and hype. Great detail and deep bass, but mid bass so so (maybe my speaker
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in my system (Joseph 25 mk2, Parasound Halo A21 & P3, Cardas & Acoustic Zen Interconnects, Onkyo SACD, Systemdek w/ Grado Platinum cartridge). It seems fine to me
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audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAHA21Parasound Halo A21 ? It comes highly recommended and reviewed, and is priced at the midpoint of your price range.
amp/preamp for snell b minor
amp). I have also used a Parasound Halo a21 delivering 250W of power but strongly prefer the Jolida tube sound - and have noticed a huge difference in volume
Best choice Classé CAM 350 vs Halo JC1 or ML 432
Hello audiophiles, my system is currently consisting of a pair of Isophon Cassiano D loudspeakers (with accuton ceramic/diamond drivers), a Emm-labs
Add an Amp or Integrated to AVR
Proceed, etc amps and Parasound Halo, Outlaw pre/pros. I have ACI Jaguar/LFM main speakers and want to use the Denon for HT and then improve on my
How about Parasound
as also very impressed with a Parasound Halo C3 preamp, but I have no experience with their processors.
Sub question for my system
run Thiel cs2.4's from a Parasound Halo A21. While the bass is very accurate sounding it doest have great low freq extension. I have an older M&K V125 subwoofer
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and amp are PSB Sync. and Parasound Halo A21, combined they have a forward, smooth sound. Any advice on a good match CDP would be great. I heard the Rega
2500 amp question
Parasound Halo A21 should get the job done nicely!
Will Parasound A21 damage my NHT
Will it damage my NHT 2.3 with 86 db and 200 W/C max into 4 ohms? I know parasound is 400w into 4 ohms. I usally listen to my speakers at 11 o'clock. How high
Parasound Halo or Cambridge Audio
I'm somewhat newer into the audiophile realm and I have narrowed my starter system down to two choices: 1. The Parasound Halo A21 amp with Parasound Halo
older Parasound vs new Halo series thoughts
Are the new Halo amps any improvement over the old HCA amps? For example: PLD-2000 + HCA-2200ii vs Halo P3 + A21/A23 The specs are VERY
Upgrade question
I was looking to upgrade to a parasound halo a21 for two channel music. Would this be an upgrade from the theta amp. It would also match my Parasound c2. I am short
Tube or Solid State Preamp BAT or AR
amplifier is going to be a Parasound Halo A21. I will greatly appreciate your opinions in choosing which one of these two great companie's preamps will be a
Help me choose
follow online bargains: 1) Parasound Halo A21 (125/channel) for $532(list $850) 2) ATI A1502 (150/channel) for $493(list$800) My goal? I have a Denon 3805
Jamo Concert 11 vs Focal 726v
ng... Driven by Primare PRE30/Parasound Halo A21 combo, the D870 produce something far beyond pretty bold expectations from Jamo, one generally underestimated
Sub question for my system
run Thiel cs2.4's from a Parasound Halo A21. While the bass is very accurate sounding it doest have great low freq extension. I have an older M&K V125 subwoofer
choosing the best amplification for my setup
with HT bypass) 6. parasound Halo A21 thats it for now.. What do you guys think about those amps ? which would be better for my current setup ? which would
Preamps: Parsound JC2 ss vs Modwright LS100 tube
compare to my solid state Parasound Halo JC2 preamp. This would be my first tubed equipment purchase. Would you expect a very different sound to the JC2? Would
McCormack vs Parasound Amp
experience comparing the DNA 0.5 to the Halo A23, or the DNA 125 to the Halo
Arcam AVR600 vs Marantz AV8003
use it as only a pre/pro running my Halo A21 and Cinepro. I use to own a AV9 and loved it for two channel. I cant afford the up and coming AV888. Thoughts,
mono blocks or true bi amping,
the parasound halo A21 and a set of b&w dm640 series which are 4 ohms
In my system: upgrade the preamp or amp first
amp. I currently have the Parasound Halo P3 preamp and A21 amp. I am going to have to upgrade on thing at a time. That being the case, would you upgrade the
marsh a400 vs parasound 21a
info on these amsp marsh a400 parasound halo
Advice for Pre Amp
two Pre Amps: Mcintosh C50 or Parasound Halo JC2BP. Let's not take into account the price factor. Another important thing is that the Amplifier is also Parasound
what preamp and power amp for new psb image t6
amps I am little bit lost. There are halo products like the a23 or a21 now I know the a21 is better power amp but would not that be just to much of power for my
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