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Creek vs. Parasound

I've narrowed it down to this: Creek 5350se ($1100 at music direct) vs. Parasound Classic 2100 preamp/2150 amp. Wondering what everyone's opinion is about how either of these would sound with B&W 685s and a HSU VTF 1 sub. Its a 2.1 system so that is why I like the Parasound preamp's built in bass management. Room is smallish, 12x14x8, listening preference is moderate volume to loud, music is a broad range from jazz to pop to IDM to hip hop and even some classical. I do plan to upgrade speakers someday (not soon) and do not want to have to buy new electronics to run them. Thanks.
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jaybo
4,478 posts
 
tough one...go parasound.
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knownothing
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Another suggestion:

Used Musical Fidelity A3.5. Not super fond of this Creek. haven't heard the Parasound combo, but like their Halo gear. If you could swing the Halo P3 Premap and a used Odyssey Stratos stereo amp and run it in balanced mode, that would be fantastic (no bass management though).
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kencalgary
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I'm using the Parasound 2100/2250 in a 21' x 12' room mainly for two-channel but also connected to my AV system with sub-woofer. I'm also using the phono stage of the 2100. The by-pass feature is a great option to separate home theater listening from 2-channel. Parasound, the company, is wonderful to deal with; I've asked questions and always received a quick and full response (even from the President, Richard Schram).

I've just upgraded my speakers from standmount Mission 762s to floorstanding Scan-Speak-driver-based speakers. The Parasound units handle everything with ease, low noise and lots of control. It is easy to make adjustments, such as gain and sub-woofer management so would highly recommend them. I've only compared them with high-end products in the showroom when I bought them but in my room the sound is wonderful (at least to my old, inexperienced ears).
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