Very old thread, but I have an hca-1000a and would be interested in learning about these mods. Contact me!
Parasound HCA-1000A Modifications
I recently completed some modifications to my Parasound HCA-1000A a few weeks ago, and HOLY COW!!! Now my $300 amplifier sounds like I spent easily 10 times that amount. It's amazing what can be done with a stock amplifier--especially one as good as the HCA-1000A.
Anyway, my question is this: I am thinking about writing a manual about modifying the HCA-1000A and offering it for a small fee--maybe even putting together a "kit" containing the manual and all necessary parts. Would anybody out there be interested in such a manual or kit, or should I not waste my time?
Anyway, my question is this: I am thinking about writing a manual about modifying the HCA-1000A and offering it for a small fee--maybe even putting together a "kit" containing the manual and all necessary parts. Would anybody out there be interested in such a manual or kit, or should I not waste my time?
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A older thread yes but these older parasound amps are special and I'm certain with mods there even better. I also have the HCA-1000a and a HCA-800 that I upgraded my self with all new Nichicon caps. Wasn't expensive at all and made an Audible improvement plus extended the life of the amp. Still have both amps and I am enjoying them. It is important that you keep the replacement caps at the same values except you can use a cap that is rated at a higher voltage but the capacitance should be as close to the same. Only use exact replacement caps and pay attention to whether they are non polarized caps or polarized caps. |
Avilex ! Did you ever end up making these guides/kits? I would be interested in 1. Or if you or anyone in the group can send me some info, that would be lovely. I know this is a super old thread but figured I'd give it a shot. I think a series of these guides/kits for different "mid fi" amps would be a great idea. My nad 2200 comes to mind as well! |
@south43 , was not an amp I did. I did not use solen caps. Have to be careful with the solens, they can end up sounding lean and thin in the midrange. |
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