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an integrated or component separates will beat (no pun) any AVR, because they have & provide more current.
an integrated or component separates will beat (no pun) any AVR, because they have & provide more current.
Denon to Parasound
I’m looking to move on from my denon amps. Was previously considering the new crown drive ores but decided to pass after research. I want the sound of my recently sold technics sa 5760(first amp) back.
Looking at the Parasound a23. Max budget is $1000 msrp. Seems like Parasound would be a natural upgrade. I don’t want an emotiva or outlaw amp. Open to other entry level audio brands in this budget.
Am I going in the right direction? My setup is denon 4520ci->bluejeanscable->revel f12s & revel b1 subwoofer.
Would I notice improvement moving from a 150 watt per channel flagship denon to an audiophile 125 watt per channel separate? The denon was $2,500 msrp. Thoughts? If not, how much do I need to spend to get improved and similar power?
Looking at the Parasound a23. Max budget is $1000 msrp. Seems like Parasound would be a natural upgrade. I don’t want an emotiva or outlaw amp. Open to other entry level audio brands in this budget.
Am I going in the right direction? My setup is denon 4520ci->bluejeanscable->revel f12s & revel b1 subwoofer.
Would I notice improvement moving from a 150 watt per channel flagship denon to an audiophile 125 watt per channel separate? The denon was $2,500 msrp. Thoughts? If not, how much do I need to spend to get improved and similar power?
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I was planning on using the 4520ci as a preamp. Bad idea? I assumed being a flagship piece it would be sufficient. In addition to the Parasound a23, also looking at http://www.classicaudioparts.com/index.php/amplifiers/ati-at1202-two-channel-x-120-watt-amplifier-b-... Thanks for the odyssey link, yogiboy. More thoughts? So the Denon’s power supply is the culprit for mediocre music playback? And possibly the preamp? Yes I am concerned about 2 channel listening, movies sound great. |
I've got both some Parasound gear, and the Denon 4520 in separate systems. The Denon actually surprised me for music reproduction, and I think it would be fine as a pre. I think it is the excellent room correction that really allows music to pop. That said, my speakers are an easy load unlike yours, and an amp would be a good move. The Parasound house sound is quite good, if a little on the warm side. I'm sure the A23 will sound similar to the A21 with less power of course. If I was going to look outside of Parasound, I'd check out NAD(demo models at spearitsound.com or the Odyssey stuff. |
This looks like it might fit the bill and save you some $$ if you are ok buying used, no affiliation with the seller. https://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-odyssey-audio-khartago-power-amplifier-in-factory-box-6716-2015-12-28-amplifiers-80020-broomfield-co |
Thanks guys. So NAD, Parasound, and odyssey. Sounds good. Thanks for the khartago link Jon, I actually purchased my revel b1 subwoofer from tmraudio. They have the Parasound a23 listed at the same price which I was looking at before this odyssey... https://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-a23-stereo-power-amplifier-in-factory-box-67... |
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