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    Pre amplifier for Parasound A21?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    3 hours ago, tigerwoodKhorns said:

    You can add a set of phono jacks to the back and solder them to the existing ones.  I did that to an A308cr that I had previously.  Very easy to do, you just need to be brave enough to drill holes in the back of the preamp.  I now have the A308 power amp which has preamp outs that I use for the sub. 

     

     

     

    At the moment I use rca "splitters" but the best thing are to add extra terminals as you suggested, I have already had a look inside the preamp and it's not a big/difficult job :)

     

    Pre amplifier for Parasound A21?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    1 hour ago, tigerwoodKhorns said:

     

     

    Do not get rid of the musical fidelity gear.  You will regret it. 

     

     

     

    Thanks for your reply , yeah I like the MF and the way it's built, especially considering what I paid for it.

    Just a shame they only include one pair of Pre-outs, would be nice with two wich make it easier for the subwoofers.

     

    Just been curious what others matches Parasound with.

     

    Also it always nice to get feedback from others to get some more information before money are spent :)

     

     I will also work some more on speaker placement during the holidays to try to improve the widht of soundstage.

    Pre amplifier for Parasound A21?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Hi

    Would like to see if anyone here could give me a few extra ideas for a suitable preamp?

     

    Bought a used Parasound A21 in good condition about a month ago and I really like it!

     

    I live in Sweden and here we only have one store that carries Parasound in the whole country, although I like that particular dealer and bought stuff there before It would be nice to see if anyone on here that uses the A21 can give some feedback, good or bad about matching preamp!  :)

     

    First my system is for two-channel only and at the moment consists of:

    Klipsch Rf7ll 

    2 x BK electronis Monolith subs

    Parasound A21

    Copland CDA823 (modded with a digital in to be used as DAC also)

    Rega rp3

     

    At the moment I have a Musical Fidelity A3.2cr as preamp.

     

    The A3.2cr is nice, never sounds harsh and are built like a tank :) but it only have one pair of Pre-out and something tells me that there might be a better match than Parasound and Musical Fidelity?

     

    I know that the easy way would be to buy a Parasound P5 or JC-2, unfortunately the JC-2 are out of budget and nearly never turns up on the used market here.

     

    I used to own a P5 with a different power amp a while back and think it was good considering the price, didn't care for the on-board DAC or the Riaa-stage in the P5 since the separate ones I have was better.

     

    I have read about Schiit Freya that seems nice, I have considered going with a tube-pre.

     

    So if someone here that also like the A21 and heard or own something they like please let me know :)

    Mcintosh Ma6900 with RF-7II?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Right now I have a NAD 106 in the rack, it´s only there because i don´t have anything else at home at the moment. The Parasound P5 I used to have was sold at the same time as my old amp were sold.

    Now the hunt begins for a new preamp :) the obvious thing to do is to get Another P5 I guess, but it would be fun to try something else aswell 

     

     

     

    Mcintosh Ma6900 with RF-7II?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by Mattsa
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    7 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said:

    Just know that you will need a preamplifier with the A21 as it is a power amplifier. It's a fantastic amp though and a true bargain in the audio world

      :emotion-21: Used to own a Parasound P5 but with a different amp then the A21, guess a safe bet is to buy a P5 again?

    Mcintosh Ma6900 with RF-7II?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by Mattsa

    Hi!

     

    New member here but not new to Klipsch :)

     

    Been using the search button but would like some input regarding the topic.

     

    I´m not from the USA so first appoliges is due I guess if my spelling isn´t correct....

     

    In the market for a new amp and I know that the only way realy is to do a home demo but since the Mcintosh Ma6900 isn´t avalibale other than on the used market I can´t realy do that.

    The reason I´m extra keeen on the 6900 is that it´s seems to be realy "warm" in it´s sound and I know that´s suits me!

     

    Have anyone tried or actually own the combo of Rf-7II and the Ma6900?? when I search I find one comment about that combo and it gets "raves", not realy in the position to get seperates at the moment and an integrated should suit me at the moment!

    I know that the Rf-7:s like current and I guess that the Ma6900 should be efficent enough??

     

    My room is quite big (60sq meters) and I listen to all kind of Music, from Dire straits to  infected Mushrooms.... :)

     

    Sorry if this been commented before but would realy need yor help since my nearest dealer that actually have a second handed is more than a 2,5 hours drive a way from my home.

     

    Regards 

    Mattsa

     

     

     

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