IWC Dopplel Distinguished Member. I’m not going to kid you: In spite of family resemblances, the Parasound Halo A 21 is not as “good” as either of the two ten-to-twenty-times-moreexpensive Class AB super-amps. The A 23+ has balanced and unbalanced inputs with adjustable gain controls, loop outputs, and new higher-performance speaker terminals adapted from the popular Parasound HINT 6 integrated amplifier. Impressive Performance Upgrades . Note: Price changes effective January 1, 2020. Terrible amp, I would not recommend the newer Parasound Halo series. elmoe, Sep 8, 2019 #2. Using it to drive … The Parasound Halo A 21+ and A 23+ are now available in silver or black finishes through Parasound dealers. Its replacement, the Halo A 21+, is priced a little higher at … ned 60 ned 60 Advanced Member ; Regulars; 60 93 posts; Location: High in the Rocky Mountains; Posted … This fits your . Conclusion: "The A21 offers a lot of power at an affordable price." I did audition me Venere 2.0 books against many other books. Not quite, something between a21 and a23, but probably closer to a21 Parasound Halo Integrated, Pioneer SC-LX 901, Oppo-205, Revel F208 + Heco Aurora Center 30 + Heco Victa Prime 202, Takstar HF 580 Vasr ALL B-stock items are all professionally inspected by Parasound technicians and, most importantly, ALL B-Stock products contain the exact same FULL Parasound manufacturer’s warranty. Would the 2 bridged A23' s be sonically inferior to 1 parasound A21? I listened to Two Men with the Blues this morning and this is the first time ever I don't have listener's fatigue after playing multiple songs loud. En ny uppgraderad version av den populära A21. Parasound seems to have attended to every aspect of their design including the excellent build quality internally and externally matched with great looks." The Parasound A23 is a lousy amplifier. Reimyo DAP-999EX “TOKU” DAC 108,000 kr. Include description. Even Halo's implementation of its automatic turn-on feature is exceptional. Anecdotally I have heard that bridging a pair of these amps produces exceptional results with a good many speakers. Parasound P6 and A23+ into Khorns Sign in to follow this . I had an XPA-3 years ago for a long weekend. If biamping with a speaker with a split crossover and … Perth.hifi. Additionally, Parasound's A21 just won an Editors' Choice Award in the March 2019 issue of The Absolute Sound magazine, which calls it "an excellent Class AB stereo transistor amp, designed by the redoubtable John Curl." THD vs. frequency . Both models include 12-volt DC triggers with loop outputs, plus more sensitive audio auto turn-on. Haven't heard the A21 but I did own an A23 for a few weeks. A23 was a cut-down design (all derivatives of the JC design) of the A21 with 12 output transistors (so smaller heat sink), 40kuf capacitors and 1kva transformer just like in the Hint. It does soo many things excellently sound wise and for a very reasonable price. In this video, Joe Finn, the regional sales and marketing manager for Parasound, gives in-depth information on the Parasound A21+. Then it went to a customers house. … They currently have the 3b3 on sale for $5215.50 while the A21+ is $2995. That was back in 1996. Got my Parasound A21 a little more than 2 weeks now. Horns and cymbals and acoustic stringed instruments are heard with texture and vividness. I am also thinking of sticking with the Logitechs and forgetting about all this other stuff. Click on any of these photos to open a large, high-res, 300 dpi jpg files suitable for publication. The performance upgrades are impressive, beginning with … It has enough power to drive almost any speaker you can buy for under $10,000. Thanks for reading, 2250 McKinnon Ave. Is there any reason/problem why i shouldn' t take the 2 parasound A23 instead of 1 parasound A21? Features and Specs: After auditioning several amps both recently and over the years I decided to stay with the Parasound … That was a good move, because that was when I came across the Parasound A21. … I've owned all mentioned,the Parasound would be my choice,it's twice the price or more for maybe a few % better,maybe.I would rather have a 1095 than a x-5,it's also twice the price,on sale or used.So,for the money the Emo can't be beat,for twice or more it can be. Using the Parasound amp allowed my speakers to portray every aspect that I had come to expect without adding any noticeable sign of distortion or flaw." … The A21 will remain an heirloom piece in my own collection. 3 dealers are authorized to ship anywhere in the USA: • Audio Advisor (authorized for all products) • Music Direct (authorized for all products) • Safe and Sound, Inc (authorized for all products) • Acoustic Sounds (authorized for phono preamplifiers only) The new Parasound Halo A 23+ is similarly improved, with a larger 1.1kVA power transformer and 54,400 uF power supply capacitance. Via a fellow member, I have recently acquired a beautiful Parasound Halo A23 power amplifier which is doing a wonderful job driving a pair of Duntech Statesmen speakers. SAN FRANCISCO (1/4/19) — Parasound has announced a more-powerful "plus" versions of their best-selling A 21 and A 23 power amplifiers that were in continuous production since 2003. You'll also notice some gold trim has been sandwiched between the two sections of the faceplate in what I assume was Parasound's attempt to help differentiate the A 21+ from … Press Contact: Gordon Sell Some say the A21 is a better amp, but I didn't want to spend that much. Hint 6 is basically P6 and A23+ in the same chassis. The only others that I liked more were the 805D3 and Olymica I books but they were $4k more. Frågor? I ended up replacing the A23 with a Schiit Vidar for half its price and haven't looked back. You'll note the similarities between the models and it becomes evident that Parasound got wise to the fact they could change the outward appearance of the product and market it as a higher end product even though the difference is marginal. Frågor? Terrible amp, I would not recommend the newer Parasound Halo series. A23 vs 2125 v2 tr Have them both. Very high bias allows greater Class operating range than others. Got my Parasound A21 a little more than 2 weeks now. For the cost of the A21 I would pick up two XPA-1 (fully differential, balanced back to front. HC : Samsung Q9 en 75" // Emotiva XMC-2 + Emotiva BASX300 + Parasound A23 + Parasound A21+// Infinity Kappa 9.2i + Kappa 8.2i + Kappa 6.2i - SVS PB4000 - BR Pana UB820 HI-FI : Préampli Parasound P6 ; Parasound A21+ ; Kappa 9.2i -Squeezebox Touch. It held it's own quite nicely. It's not dead-silent; high-pitched hum can be heard if you put your ear up to it, but it doesn't come through the speakers. SandAndGlass and Rick58 like this. Quote ; Share this post. Box 439 I had been eyeing the Parasound A21+ since it was released. pmacura.cz/audiopage.html. The most visible rear-panel difference on the A 21+ is new CHK Infinium heavy duty speaker terminals originally developed for the top-of-the-line 2 x 400w Halo JC 5. Sell Public Relations Parasound also redesigned the input board layout of the A23+ to improve the cross-channel crosstalk (70 dB vs 63 dB at 20 kHz). Using it to drive my Paradigm Signature S2 mains (as part of 5.1 playback system), I am very happy with the results. For more information, visit www.parasound.com or call 415-397-7100. The A 23+ was increased from $1,495 to $1,595. Parasound's Halo JC5 conforms to some of these stereotypes, but there's more to it than just slam. On January 1, 2020, suggested retail prices were adjusted as follows: The A 21+ was reduced from $3,150 to $2,995. A23+ är en tvåkanalsförstärkare med 2x160w vid 8 Ω. This was the next intelligent move for me, since it plays off the synergy of P6. Based on experience, no. The signature of my sound remains the horns but they are certainly benefitting from good clean articulate signal. You should stick with your Parasound Halo A51 amp. Parasound Halo, ZoneMaster, Z Custom, and NewClassic are four distinct product families. Though not the last word in solid-state amplification, the A21 offers a lot of power at an affordable price. 908-625-7635. I actually purchased my A21+ from them. Parasound Halo A23 Stereo Amplifier Review In light of our slow shift toward two channel audio (no, we are not abandoning personal audio), I decided it would be a good idea to start with something basic, like a stereo amplifier. Parasound Halo A23+ 25,380 kr. With its larger 1.3kVA power transformer and 108,000 uF power supply capacitance, the Parasound Halo A 21+ output has jumped from 250 to 300 watts into 8 ohm loads, 400 to 500 watts into 4 ohms, and from 750 to 1000 watts in bridged mode. one thing that i think is funny; john curl, the desgner at parasound, was poor-mouthing this amp in a forum a while back, and suggesting that the a21 is much better. pdxway, May 31, 2019 #7. I don’t know where you are located but AudioAdvisor is a US online dealer for both Bryston and Parasound. There is a lot that plays into sound. Color: Nollställ: Parasound Halo A23+ mängd. It separates left to right and front to back on the soundstage, gives each instrument enough air and clarity that they each occupy their own space. Parasound makes some fine gear and I'm sure that the A21 would sound better than … Apologies for any downtime or slow forum loading now or within the next week or so. The Rotel had a generally warmer sound that went well with my B&W 801s, reinforcing their own warmish nature. The former tried and true, untouchable value and staple of their product line, the A21, had set the bar for value vs. performance in both the HiFi and Professional audio worlds. Vi hjälper dig gärna. If bass performance is of utmost concern, the A 21+ should be on your shortlist of amps to consider. The company's ever-improving line of audio products has garnered a reputation for performance, value, and reliability. As Parasound defines it, value begins to decline when additional cost provides only marginal and diminishing returns, and increases when a product is reliably functional over decades. B-Stock gives audiophile enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase Parasound products at a discounted price. kenpachi672 a écrit:Salut pour moi je dirai prend le denon pour la hi … kristiantheb Membre HCFR Messages: 1337 Inscription Forum: 05 Oct 2009 15:58 Localisation: ille et vilaine 35. Parasound Halo A23 Stereo Amplifier Review In light of our slow shift toward two channel audio (no, we are not abandoning personal audio), I decided it would be a good idea to start with something basic, like a stereo amplifier. Fruff76 L100 Classic - Fan Club President. It is an extremely well balanced amp from top to bottom and also quite neutral in the best sense of the term. The reasons for this decision were based on several … Would you go with the DR2, 550w/ch with more grunt, punch and dynamics? Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 7, 2013 Budget is not in play (the price difference is miniscule between the two). kenpachi672 Messages: 574 Inscription Forum: 07 Avr 2013 18:16 Localisation: strasbourg(67) Haut » 14 Jan 2018 19:24 . Make sure this fits by entering your model number. A23… A23 vs 2125 v2 tr Have them both. After soliciting some advice here and considering various brands and models, I decided on the Parasound A23. Like all the other amps in the Halo product series, the A21 has Parasound's exclusive bias circuit, which permits the amplifier to sound perfect from the instant it's turned on, rather than having to wait for bias to gradually build up as the amp warms up over time. Rotel makes both stereo preamps and multi-channel preamp surround … I've had no problems with it. The first version of this amp had great reviews here on the forum, as well as around the web. Putting together a modest 2 channel system, considering these two power amps. The A21 had the 16 output transistor, 88kuf capacitors and … Well since this thread has been revived, I should report that I could not be happier with my selection of gear. + Shipping to: 98837. With these upgrades, the A23+ is listed at $600 higher MSRP than the A23. After 15 years of devoted service, Parasound has retired its beloved Halo A 21 amplifier. I am acquainted with Parasound, as my first audiophile quality CD player was a Parasound CDP-1000, and later I bought a Parasound DAC-1500 to upgrade the overall source quality. Parasound and John Curl, their primary design consultant for the past 30 years, targeted power supply transformers and filter capacitors as the foundation for power output increases. A23 absolutely does not sound like a "mini A21" as people would like to think. Harshness can come from the music, source, pre-amp, or the amplifier. What other gear is in your signal path from start to finish? Parasound Halo A21 $2495 An excellent Class AB stereo transistor amp, designed by the redoubtable John Curl, capable of 250Wpc into 8 ohms (400 into 4 ohms). I ended up replacing the A23 with a Schiit Vidar for half its price and haven't looked back. Not surprisingly, these improvements pushed its net weight over 18% from 60 to 71 pounds. Perth.hifi 44 Posted August 21, 2014. Share Followers 0. Followers 0. Link to post Share on other sites. Don’t get me wrong, I do love my Venere but I’m … The literature supporting the amp indeed expounds the virtues of bridging the A23… Parasound P6 and A23+ into Khorns. That was a good move, because that was when I came across the Parasound A21. Now that I’m in a better position financially, I’ll give them another shot. A 21+ now $2,995; A 23+ now $1,595. While their focus was clearly on sound and build quality rather than a long list of features, they’ve nonetheless provided enough flexibility to satisfy a variety of users. I know - doesn't seem like a fair comparison right? Back to the present time. I heard the new classic and I did not care for it- kind of blah and recessed. Although price isn’t indicative of which would be better, a 3b3 for only $400 more than the A21+ sounds like a better deal. ... As far as I know the amp in the older integrated Hint was not the A21 but the lower-end A23 (A23+ in the newer Hint 6). one might need the added power of the a21 for certain speakers that are difficult electrically, but for my big vandersteens, this a23 is a winner. This option is a bit more costly because the cost of getting this … We compare two of the giants in our industry, the PA Audio Stellar Gain Cell Dac/Preamp and S300 with the Parasound P6/A23+. Halo … Parasound and John Curl, their primary design consultant for the past 30 years, targeted power supply transformers and filter capacitors as the foundation for power output increases. Parasound I don’t know a thing … I would say the A21 lets well recorded material really shine and seems to try to find at least some things worthwhile in less well recorded music. Intermodulation 13+14kHz test. Some audio products impose their own signature on the sound of any recording played through them, but the Halo A 23+ consistently let the music … By ned, ... And like the A21+, the A23+ can be bridged into mono - then you can run two! Halo is our premier line with a reputation for going head-to-head with the most expensive equipment on the market, while costing a fraction of the price. While the 75W disparity never surfaced as something that made a difference, positive or negative, replacing the Halo with the Rotel did make a noticeable change. Scratcha, bluemooze, Nephrodoc and 1 other person like this. Quote; Share this post. 10,260 Posts . (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Buy the A21 amp, which can be driven in stereo at 400 watts/channel. Sep 16, 2020 #8. A Parasound NewClassic 2250 2 channel and a Parasound NewClassic 5250 5 channel were replaced with a Parasound Halo A21 and Parasound A52+ respectively. Like the original A 21, the new A 21+ amplifier gives users a choice of balanced and unbalanced inputs with loop outputs, and variable gain controls. Lägg i varukorg . However, the Parasound Halo such as the A21, A31, A51 are excellent and IMO are superior to the newer current Rotel 15xx series amps. I called my local dealer and was quoted a price that I could not pass on. But I have a year and a bit more solid experience with an A21. Thanks! Due to the significant price difference, I was thinking to buy a Parasound A23 and later on maybe add another one and have the two … Parasound only makes stereo preamps. "The Parasound Halo A 21 and A 51 are top rate amplifiers at a great value. Parasound A21+ power amp $3300 - 300 watts of A/B, but stays in class A for most of your listening. Not really needed. New Parasound Halo A 21+ and A 23+ receive significant improvements over long-lived predecessors. It does run warm, the first watt or two being class A. I don’t know a thing about a New Classic line. Parasound provides great value in the Halo A 23+ power amplifier. A31 and A51 to me sound identical, which makes those two especially good for multi channel. Would you take the A23+, 160w/ch with better sound staging, detail, clarity? We compare two of the giants in our industry, the PA Audio Stellar Gain Cell Dac/Preamp and S300 with the Parasound P6/A23+. P.O. Haven't heard the A21 but I did own an A23 for a few weeks. I have not heard a23+, thus can't comment about it. J. jae Senior Member. Parasound Halo A23+ 25,380 kr. I actually purchased my A21+ from them. The amp feels only slightly warm to the touch after hours of listening at festive levels. No Parasound dealer near you? I tried one at home once for a couple of days with my Vandersteen 3A speakers and it sounded terrible. Location: Pittsburgh (Highland Park) pdxway said: ↑ I don't see a thread like this and decided to start one. Link to post Share on other sites. Parasound Halo A21+ 49,600 kr. Mono blocked they are an upgrade from my Marantz 7010 or my ATI 1505. gordon@gspr.com Location: Florida. Pour moi le bloc parasound A21 est vraiment un excellent bloc de puissance mais mal associé on peu vite être déçu pour l'avoir eux sur plusieurs systèmes je peu te dire que je suis passer de à . Flemington, NJ 08822. I am also thinking of buying 2 RSL 10" subs. The HCA-3500 is the JC1 monoblocks. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts . This supports increasing power output from 125 to 160 watts into 8-ohm loads, 225 to 240 watts into 4 ohms, and from 400 to 500 watts in mono bridged mode. Parasound Halo A21+ 49,600 kr. They currently have the 3b3 on sale for $5215.50 while the A21+ is $2995. Parasound A21, A31, A23 & A23 Cooling Ventilation + Hot Running Marantz AV8801 Parasound A21, A31, A23 & A23 Cooling Ventilation + Hot Running Marantz AV8801. Vi hjälper dig gärna. What the A 21 is is a very fine amplifier at an exceptionally fair price—more lifelike, I think, than much of its more expensive Class D competition. Yes I know the Fortes have quite good bass extension. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by PinkIsTheSky, Sep 8, 2019. B-Stock gives audiophile enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase Parasound products at a discounted price. It will be a perfect match for your speakers. I don’t know where you are located but AudioAdvisor is a US online dealer for both Bryston and Parasound. The Halo series sounds much better. More volume, more bass more hadroom, but also more bzzz from speakers but not something that make you hear it from sofa. B-Stock items are gently used The Pragmatists at Parasound chose to re-spin the A21 amplifier into the A21+. 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