Tarheel Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Looking at a used one with mm and mc. No experience with this brand so looking for feed back on this unit and/or the sound quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 No idea so I googled. Sounds like the Swiss army knife of preamps. Happy hunting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I owned Parasound's New Classic 2100 preamp and it was a wonderful piece. Not quite the same as the Halo P5 but many of the same features that make both pieces so versatile. Good price, get it. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Cory sells Parasound maybe he can get you a deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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