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Parasound P5?


Tarheel

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I have the Parasound p5. I think its ok. I have it for about 2 years bought brand new and when turning the volume knob sometimes you hear the scratchy noise from the speakers.  

 

SQ is good. I love the sub level control and bass/tremble on the front face plate. Lots of options with inputs/outputs.

 

LMK if you have anymore questions? 

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If you're getting scratchiness when turning a conventional analog volume control (not digital) , you should be able to pull the top off and spray Deoxit D5 electronics cleaner into the holes or openings in the level control from inside. Rapidly rotate the knob back and forth to flush out, let dry. You can Google for more videos. 

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Haven't heard the P5 but, I have some hours on the P6 and I think its great. Very light and transparent. The sound is quick and clear. From bass to treble, well presented and precise. Lots of room between voices. First time I noticed the acoustic guitar on the Link Wray masterpiece "Rumble." One of many tunes I thought of being muddy in the bass (including many RCA recording c. 1980) that ended up with more articulation than I knew on both on vinyl and streaming (not comparing the ones marked as remastered). Using phono stage and the DAC through USB and optical. It is the first modern piece I've had in many years and I am thrilled. I am going to order the A23+ tomorrow. A little gift to my KHorns. Sounds great at low volumes too. Not the case with some of my vintage gear.

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It's a good preamp, but, the P6 is significantly better, especially the DAC situation, but also with the looks.  The new P6 gets rid of the big bright red annoying logo light if nothing else.  

 

If those two things aren't an issue then go for it.  

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