For my secondary system, I use the Parasound NC 2125 V2 with Zpre3. Absolutely love it. They work together with great synergy. You did not disclose what IA you have but I believe Parasound 150 wpc will drive your speaker better than your 50 wpc IA as the amp.
another rookie question - preamp or or power amp
I have a decent integrated amp ("decent" - to my ears). SS, 50Watts to 8 Ohms. It has a preamp output.
I have been looking at used power amps and preamps in the 2-400 dollar range.
For example: the Parasound 2125 power amp, the Parasound P3
This is an OR question. Which choice will yield a better improvement,
1) if I put a preamp before my integrated so the integrated acts as the power amp
or 2) if I use my integrated as a preamp to a power amp?
It's also a choice to sell my integrated and save up until I can buy both a power amp and a preamp, but obviously I am itching to try one of the above options.
My room is 15x13 so I am not sure I need a big power amp (big: 100Watts?)
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@grislybutter Are you in L.A.? I have a P3 for FREE if you are. It's old with a scratched top, but it works! And the price is right. |
@lanx0003 I have been looking at the Parasound 2125 at an auction which is why I mentioned it @shtinkydog close! I will message you, I am already experimenting with the higher quality sound thanks to a generous member
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@grislybutter , depending on your sources, and with careful choices, you might not need a “preamp”. |
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