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New Parasound A21 VS Mark Levinson #23

Hello all

I have the option of buying new Parasound A21 (2500 )  Vs Mark Levinson # 23 for 2300 (in good working condition). I will be pairing for B&W 803S

any suggestion?

any advice appreciated
ask17
minorl
1,015 posts
 

I agree that in my opinion the ML23 is a better amp.  That said, If it were me I would get a ML23.5 instead. That amp is very, very nice.  it has different input circuitry from the 23 and I've owned two and still have one.   believe it was the last that actually has Mark Levinson (the person) design associated with it before he sold the company.

I've compared it with amps today and I beats most. 

just my two cents.

enjoy

minorl
1,015 posts
 

sigh, spell  check.

"it beats most"

enjoy

jl35
3,966 posts
 
just make sure the Parasound is truly new, as it has been around almost 15 years...
caphill
673 posts
 
In general, ML isn't in the same league as the Parasound Halo as ML is superior to the Parasound, but IMO the Halo A21 is still a great sounding amp especially considering its asking price points. I can't say that the ML23 is superior sounding than the Halo A21 as I haven't heard the ML23 so can't comment. The current new ML gears are very expensive and aren't really affordable to some people whereas the Parasound gears are much more affordable to most and Parasound Halo line makes quite spectacular gears especially for the money. 
But in general I wouldn't put Parasound in the same league as ML, especially when it comes to linestage preamps. 

ask17 OP
4 posts
 
Hello All

Happy  New year!!!

Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated

I just got and  tuned the

Parasound A21+ (Newer Model)
JC2 BP
Arcam CDS50

with my B&W 803N

Can't be any more happier. Worth every penny. Without any doubt, nothing comes  close  to A21+& JC2 from the price stand point what this product as to offer. I am sure individual opinion will vary and I take all your feedback. 

Happy Holidays!!!


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