Parasound or Forte


I'm trying to choose between two solid state
amps, the Parasound HCA 1000 and Forte Model 5
to run my 4 Ohm dynamic minimonitors. I also use subwoofer.

Both are rated at 200W into 4 Ohms, but I understand the
Forte 5 features higher bias current and runs several more Watts of Class-A before going to class AB operation. I read it haslower overall feedback and is a simpler circuit.

The Parasound is a more recent model and supposedly
has better parts quality, but is a more complex design.

Have heard them in two seperate systems, but together.

I listen to Jazz & Classical, primarily acoustic music, but haven't been able to do any direct A/B comparisons yet.

Any opinions?

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chasmo

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Thanks everyone for your responses. I've finally
gone with the Forte, which I A/B'd against
the Parasound and another audiophile amp. The
Forte has more top end detail and a deeper
soundstage than the Parasound. It sounds better
in my setup. Thanks again for your assistance.
Thanks for the response.
Actually, the Forte models 4,5,6 & 7 used IGBT's and
were all done after Nelson Pass left the company. I believe it was Michael Bladelius who deigned these (he did design work with Threshold & later with CODA).
I'm iterested in hearing from anyone who has compared this amp (model 5) to other amps.
-chas