Parasound P/LD-2000 or Halo P-3 Preamp

While the P-3 is a good preamp for the money and maybe alittle above, the P/LD-2000 has quite a bit better midrange detail, high frequency extension, bass extension and power, and better dynamics than the P-3. The 2000 also has better soundstaging and spaciousness than the P-3.
The P-3 is a slightly smoother and more laid-back sounding preamp, but the 2000 is more detailed top to bottom, IMHO, and in my system. Results may vary in other systems.

OK Daltonlanny. Your point is well taken. Yes, I did
jump the gun, made statements that were uncalled for,
and for that my deepest apologies. I never " claimed "
to play golf with Richard Schram, the line was written
as a joke. And your hearing? Right on the money!
I purchased my first Parasound preamp/amp combo back
in '92. The P/FET 900 preamp was a Curl design and was
bright on the top end. I eventually sold the gear and
switched to a Counterpoint system. I have read reviews
on your Sony player, it has amazing accuracy, but is
on the cool side. This is why I made the comment on
the thread that if one has a bright system, use a warm
source to balance out the problem. This is why I suggested
the Marantz pro studio player, the PMD 325. You can buy
it for about $ 400. But don't let the price fool you.
It is warm, smooth, very analog. I am ready to buy a
P/LD-2000 from a private seller who purchased from the
last batch in '98. I own a Halo P-3, which was designed
in Finland. The midrange detail ain't all that great,
and my P/FET 900 years ago had superior echo decay over
the P-3. A friend of mine is at CEDIA and will provide
me a cut sheet of the new JC-2 preamp when he returns.
If anyone wants a copy please let me know.

See my response in the Parasound P/LD-2000 thread.

King_tut,
I know the answer to this thread well, as I have extensively compared them.
Unfortunately, I will not tell you anything for 3 reasons:
1. You question my hearing abilities.
2. You make me out to be a liar.
3. Your smart ass attitude towards me.
If you are in so big with the "Parasound boys" or "play golf with Richard Schram" like you claimed in another Parasound P/LD-2000 thread, why don't you ask them?