smokarz Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 anyone here a fan of the 90's parasound amps? HCA-1000A, HCA-1200A II, HCA-1500A looking at a few used ones, ranging from $300-$500 if you have heard/owned them, how do you like these amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 7, 2011 Moderators Share Posted February 7, 2011 My HCA-2205a (220 watts x 5) was made from 1998 - 1999. Built like a tank. Definitely would not hesitate to buy another Parasound unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 yea, i just missed an HCA-1000A for less than $200. couldn't get in a bid, workplace internet is too slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolenrs Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Solid amps had a couple of HCA1000's and a HCA750, sold them to get my Carve 806x. ~ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 how would you compare the HCA1000 vs the Carver 806x? how different is the sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierceb Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 This might be against the general concensus around here and YMMV, but I tried an HCA 1500A in my HT to drive my Dean-G'd RF-7's and found the amp a bit grainy in the top end. Bottom end and midrange were great with a much improved soundstage compared to my Denon, but I couldn't listen to the setup at higher volumes for any period of time. The HCA 1500A is for sale if anyone's interested. Looking for $390 (what I have into it). Excellent condition, I can't find anything wrong with it. - PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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