Under typical circumstances, I agree. I love integrateds. But he says he can get a special deal on Parasound New Classic separates, so I'm assuming he can get them together in his price range. If he can get a Parasound New Classic Pre 2100 and 275 power amp for $850-ish, that will definitely take care of business and be hard to surpass at that price. The 2100 even has a line/MM/MC selectable input, HT pass-through, remote control, front panel mini-plug input for iPod/computer, and subwoofer output with bass management. That's a lot of flexibility plus room for future growth.
06-21-12: Phaelon
"I'd like to keep the preamp/amp portion of this in the $700-$850 ish range.
Bang for the buck performance, in that price range, will be dominated by integrated amplifiers.
Please help a noob
First off, I'll try to Reader's Digest this as much as possible.
I'm looking to set up a simple 2 channel reference system. And by reference I mean something small-ish that will be used primarily in the near-field as a critical listening set-up in a relatively small room which I plan on doing some acoustic treatments in as well.
I work in the car audio industry (yeah, I know, never get as good in a car, etc. and I agree) What I am looking for is a system that I can both use as a reference tool for work related things (be able to have a good baseline for what things are supposed to sound like so I can use that knowledge for systems I build at work) and also recreational listening. Source will likely be 80% iPod (lossless or wav) and 20% CD.
I have been reading all over the place and am just overwhelmed with all the options. My current hangups are integrated vs. separate, and then options beyond that.
I don't have a tone of $ to work with. I'd like to keep the preamp/amp portion of this in the $700-$850 ish range.
Finally, I have the option to buy Parasound New Classic products new at a very good price. My main question I guess is Parasound New Classic 2100 pre + either New Classic 275 or 2125 or look at used in which I've been looking at Parasound HCA amps and P/LD 1100 pre. Also, the used option opens up things like NAD, Rotel, etc.
Like I said, looking for input on this front from people in the know because I feel somewhat lost. Sorry for the rambling, and thanks for any input!
-Adam
I'm looking to set up a simple 2 channel reference system. And by reference I mean something small-ish that will be used primarily in the near-field as a critical listening set-up in a relatively small room which I plan on doing some acoustic treatments in as well.
I work in the car audio industry (yeah, I know, never get as good in a car, etc. and I agree) What I am looking for is a system that I can both use as a reference tool for work related things (be able to have a good baseline for what things are supposed to sound like so I can use that knowledge for systems I build at work) and also recreational listening. Source will likely be 80% iPod (lossless or wav) and 20% CD.
I have been reading all over the place and am just overwhelmed with all the options. My current hangups are integrated vs. separate, and then options beyond that.
I don't have a tone of $ to work with. I'd like to keep the preamp/amp portion of this in the $700-$850 ish range.
Finally, I have the option to buy Parasound New Classic products new at a very good price. My main question I guess is Parasound New Classic 2100 pre + either New Classic 275 or 2125 or look at used in which I've been looking at Parasound HCA amps and P/LD 1100 pre. Also, the used option opens up things like NAD, Rotel, etc.
Like I said, looking for input on this front from people in the know because I feel somewhat lost. Sorry for the rambling, and thanks for any input!
-Adam
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