I've never heard the model 5, but I did audition a model 4 which was an amp I was after. I liked it so much I went home with a Threshold T-100 (with IGBT's), designed by Michael Bladelius the same time the model 4's were. I later purchased a Parasound HCA (don't remember the #) for the bedroom, and it basically sounded like a Japanese receiver, so I got what I payed for. If you like Michael B's work, check out Primare. He was doing design work for them the last few years until recently, I believe.
Parasound or Forte
I'm trying to choose between two solid state
amps, the Parasound HCA 1000 and Forte Model 5
to run my 4 Ohm dynamic minimonitors. I also use subwoofer.
Both are rated at 200W into 4 Ohms, but I understand the
Forte 5 features higher bias current and runs several more Watts of Class-A before going to class AB operation. I read it haslower overall feedback and is a simpler circuit.
The Parasound is a more recent model and supposedly
has better parts quality, but is a more complex design.
Have heard them in two seperate systems, but together.
I listen to Jazz & Classical, primarily acoustic music, but haven't been able to do any direct A/B comparisons yet.
Any opinions?
.
amps, the Parasound HCA 1000 and Forte Model 5
to run my 4 Ohm dynamic minimonitors. I also use subwoofer.
Both are rated at 200W into 4 Ohms, but I understand the
Forte 5 features higher bias current and runs several more Watts of Class-A before going to class AB operation. I read it haslower overall feedback and is a simpler circuit.
The Parasound is a more recent model and supposedly
has better parts quality, but is a more complex design.
Have heard them in two seperate systems, but together.
I listen to Jazz & Classical, primarily acoustic music, but haven't been able to do any direct A/B comparisons yet.
Any opinions?
.