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Next move from Parasound HINT?

I appreciate all input and experiences…I am considering moving up from my Parasound Halo Integrated.  My hope is for better sound quality, particularly with vinyl.

My current configuration is:

1) Anthem MRX 1120 AVR for Home theater (11.1)

2) Parasound HINT to power my fronts (B&W 702 S2) and my subwoofer (SVS PB-3000) and for vinyl playback (Thorens TD-160 Super, Dynavector XX2 cart)

3) Parasound JC3+ Phono Preamp

 

Needs for Integrated Amp:

1) more refined musicality for analog playback - I listen to a lot of rock, particularly hard rock, progressive and metal.  However, I listen to a range of music, as well…from classical to trip hop to new wave…I just want to to really wow me with soundstage, separation, clarity and punch.

2) Home Theater bypass capability - onboard bass management is a plus

3) Balanced In / Balanced Out

4) L/R Speaker / Sub outputs

 

Do not need:

1) onboard phono stage

2) A whole bunch of digital inputs

3) USB

 

Thank you all in advance for any helpful opinions!

tgterm
erik_squires
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As a former Parasound P7/A23 owner the Luxman integrateds are a superb upgrade based on the quality of the sound.  By comparison, Parasound sounds dark and slow.

If you look at my system, you'll see that I use an Anthem MRX receiver with a Luxman 507ux.  The one thing that's difficult to do is to use your sub for both the Anthem and the Luxman.  You are going to have to pick one. 

tgterm OP
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Thanks for the reply.  So, you are using a sub with your Anthem for HT, but not using a sub when you use your Luxman?  Is that accurate?

erik_squires
16,009 posts
 

Exactly.  May help you to understand by reading this thread.  One point I should have pointed out is that the Luxman's apparent extension in the bass may have contributed to my decisions:

 

 

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