Parasound HCA Amplifier Bias Settings? Thread starter absolve2525; Start date May 13, 2017; absolve2525 Super Member. May 13, 2017 ... Parasound HCA-1000a. DavidTT; Aug 17, 2023; Solid State; Replies 8 Views 325. Nov 29, 2023. DavidTT. D. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link. Home.Aug 27, 2023 ... My 2 channel amplifier in tandem with my Parasound Classic 2125 2 Channel Power Amplifier, I drive my Jamo C97 mk.2 in my Bedroom.(Improved) successor to the Parasound HCA-1000; Smaller models: Parasound HCA-500; Parasound HCA-600; Parasound HCA-750; Parasound HCA-750A; Parasound HCA-800 II; Larger models: Parasound HCA-1200; Parasound HCA-1200 II; Parasound HCA-1500; Parasound HCA-2200; Parasound HCA-2200 II; Parasound HCA-3500; Pictures …Amplification: Aragon 8008bb, Parasound HCA-3500, Parasound HCA-2205 AT, Parasound HCA-1000a AVR/SSP: Denon AVR-4520CI Electronics: OPPO BDP-93 Gaming Consoles: Sony PS4, Xbox 360 S (250 gb) Display: Panasonic TC-P65ZT60, Sony KDL-55EX500, Sony KD-34XBR910. Save Share.Parasound HCA-1000A Stereo High Current Power Amplifier W/ Power Cord Untested. $189.00. 0 bids. $82.15 shipping. Ending Tuesday at 12:41PM PST 1d 10h. Parasound Z tuner v.2 Zone Tuner no remote. $150.00. or Best Offer. $25.00 shipping. SPONSORED. Parasound HCA -1205A 5 Channel Amplifier 140 Watts Per Channel Read Description.Given the among of damage and destruction that hurricanes cause, it is important to have a hurricane preparedness checklist. Check out our hurricane preparedness checklist. If you ...Parasound. Home Audio. Parasound HCA-1000A - 2 Channel High Current Power Amplifier. Used – Very Good. Price£325.70. + £81.43 Shipping. Buy It Now. Add to Cart. Make an Offer.Parasound HCA-1000 THX Amplifiers. DESCRIPTION. 100 Watt Power Amplifier - THX Certified. USER REVIEWS. Prev 10. Showing 31-40 of 40. [Dec 30, 1998] Rob Cook. an …The tool uses solar-powered fans to spread synthetic smells that trick mosquitos into believing there are humans around. This post has been updated. An estimated 3.2 billion, almos...Edwin, The specs on the 1000A are; 1)Continuous Power Output - Stereo: 200 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 ohms, both channels driven 2) Current Capacity: 45 amperes peak per channel -----I can tell you that my Dynaudio speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms (and sometimes less) won't make my Parasound 1205A amp light …CECE HCA EUR Today: Get all information on the CECE HCA EUR Index including historical chart, news and constituents. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksHere's a look at World of Color 2023 dessert party experience. This is an updated review for the reserved seats for World of Color & food. Save money, experience more. Check out ou...I called a local Parasound dealer to inquire about the HCA-1500A. When I told him I was planning to use primarily for two-channel stereo listening, he started trying to push me to HALO A23 at a hundred bucks less at $850. (HCA-1500A is $950 from this guy) ... I got the HCA-1000A home and fired up. Ilike the sound so far.Apr 23, 2003 · I´m on the road to buy one power amp to make my receiver less congested (Denon AVR-2802) This will be to supply power to the front speakers (Kef Q3). I was comparing the following Power Amplifiers. Parasound: - HC-750A (75 watts RMS @8ohms) - HC-1000A (125 Watts RMS @8ohms) - HC 1500A (200 Watts RMS @8ohms) Rotel: - RB-1050 (70 Watts RMS @8ohms) My dilemma is that I do not have the power for that back speaker. The speaker is rated at 120w. In evaluating my options for a new amp to power this section, I was looking at the HCA-750A, but came across the Halo A23. The Halo is more than twice the price and actually more than I want to spend right now. I would have to wait an extra …Amplification: Aragon 8008bb, Parasound HCA-3500, Parasound HCA-2205 AT, Parasound HCA-1000a AVR/SSP: Denon AVR-4520CI Electronics: OPPO BDP-93 Gaming Consoles: Sony PS4, Xbox 360 S (250 gb) Display: Panasonic TC-P65ZT60, Sony KDL-55EX500, Sony KD-34XBR910. Save Share.Jul 10, 2020 ... In this video, I document the troubleshooting and repair of a Parasound HCA-500 that needs just a bit of work.Parasound HCA-1000A - 2 Channel High Current Power Amplifier (10) 10 product ratings - Parasound HCA-1000A - 2 Channel High Current Power Amplifier. $250.00. Trending at $268.33 eBay determines this price through a machine learned model of the product's sale prices within the last 90 days.Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com Specifications Continuous power output: 125 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8W, both channels driven ... HCA_1000A.pdf Created Date: 11/11/2002 7:53:53 PM ...120. I ended up scaling back the gain on the Parasound to be able to have more headroom with the volume on my Pre. Can't say there is any audible difference but just seems like you would ideally want to be able to open up the Preamp volume a bit more. cortico. I used to set it so could get a normal listening sound level with preamp volume dial ...In respect to Filter Capacitance, the 1000a offers 40,000uf to the XPA-3's 60,000uf. So per channel, the Capacitance is identical and the Parasound a slightly smaller TT. Again, the 1000a is a 2 Channel and of course the XPA-3 is a 3 Channel Amplifier. The HCA-1000a is THX Ultra Certified and was Designed by legend John Curl as well.Integrated Amplifiers. Mono Amplifiers. - "HINT" Halo Integrated (2014-2018) - JC 1 (2003-2018) - HCA-1201A (1999-2000) Two Channel Amplifiers. Multichannel Amplifiers. Stereo Preamps. - ZoneMaster 250 (2015-2020)item 4 Parasound HCA-800II 2 Channel Power Amplifier Tested Working Well Parasound HCA-800II 2 Channel Power Amplifier Tested Working Well. $275.00. ... Further it sounds better in my opinion then the newer HCA-1000A which is THX certified. Solid tight bass, lots of finite details and a very transparent device which throws a huge …Apr 23, 2003 · I´m on the road to buy one power amp to make my receiver less congested (Denon AVR-2802) This will be to supply power to the front speakers (Kef Q3). I was comparing the following Power Amplifiers. Parasound: - HC-750A (75 watts RMS @8ohms) - HC-1000A (125 Watts RMS @8ohms) - HC 1500A (200 Watts RMS @8ohms) Rotel: - RB-1050 (70 Watts RMS @8ohms) Parasound HCA-1000a. 1 watched in the last 24 hours. japcarguy (69) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; US $299.00. or Best Offer. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+ with PayPal Credit* Condition: Used UsedFeb 15, 2022 · The electrolytic caps Parasound used from this era, have a shorter life span than most. Not sure if it was a poor electrolytic or something else, but have seen more than normal that have reached the end of their life, prematurely or not. The main power supply caps should at least be tested. The smaller caps are relatively inexpensive, so ... Eindversterker parasound HCA1000A Marktplaats €250 Feb 19, 2024. Parasound HCA-1000a Amplifier US Audio Mart $250 Dec 15, 2023. Parasound HCA-1000A - 2 Channel High Current Power Amplifier $399 Mar 10, 2023.Used Parasound HCA-1000 Stereo power amplifiers for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability ... Parasound; Stereo power amplifier; HCA-1000A. Parasound; Stereo power amplifier; HCA-1500A. Parasound; Power amplifier; PA260. Don't miss the next Parasound HCA-1000 posted for sale!Jan 20, 2015. #8. eyekon218 said: maybe you can trade up to the parasound hca-2200 mkII. it's the 2-channel 250-watt amp they made. the one i had i let go for $450 if i recall. And it has 2 toroidal transformers I believe. As massive as this thing is it has one but still weighs 25 lbs more than the 2200II.PayPal is leading the way in providing ways to send money through the Internet or to mobile phones. Ebay and many other auction and shopping sites use PayPal for all electronic tra... Product Lines > Discontinued Products > HCA-1000A 2 Channel Amplifier: Perhaps the best value in a Home THX Ultra-certified amplifier to be found anywhere. This John Curl-designed amplifier brings out all the subtle details of your music, yet still has the punch for the boldest crescendos and home cinema special-effects explosions. I called a local Parasound dealer to inquire about the HCA-1500A. When I told him I was planning to use primarily for two-channel stereo listening, he started trying to push me to HALO A23 at a hundred bucks less at $850. (HCA-1500A is $950 from this guy) ... I got the HCA-1000A home and fired up. Ilike the sound so far. Parasound HCA-1000a pricing guide. Research how much Parasound HCA-1000a is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data. HCA-806A 6/5/4 MULTI CHANNEL AMPLIFIER. Cascoded Class A input stages with matched JFET pairs, high-bias Class A/AB operation and hand-picked complementary transistors place this multi-channel power amplifier in a world class league. 80 watts per channel at 8 Ω, 120 watts at 4 Ω, 30 amps peak current per channel, Four bridgeable channels, each pair bridges to 240 watts, Input/looping ... Apr 6, 2021 · My parasound HCA1000A blew both fuses on the left channel. After checking around I just replaced the fuses. It started working. I decided to check the bias. Initially, the voltages across the 0.3ohm resistors were 5mV. So I adjusted them to 10mV and let it's sit for 30mins. Checking again it drifter a bit, so I adjusted it back to 10 mV. Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Specs seem to be very close, as does design when compared to the HCA series. The 1500a differs from the 1000a in that it uses a JFET front end; thereby improving sound quality. Add to that the 60 ampere/ch current capability of the HCA-1500A. I think you'd have to spend a SIGNIFICANT amount of money to out-class either the Halo or HCA series of ...Parasound HCA-1000a solid state power amplifier. In good condition, works well. Great power and good smooth sound. No remote- I don't think they ever made one. I also have a Parasound P/HP 850 pre-amp for sale, on another listing. In theory, the P/HP 850 was recommended as the companion to the HCA-1000 but I found the P/HP 850 to good, …Parasound HCA 1000A. fossy Posts: 1,378. March 2010 edited March 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds. Up for consideration is a Parasound HCA 1000A Bought off of e-bay last year & used for the outdoor patio with the Atrium 65's. (this is not the one I bought here from Mike Retter). It never missed a beat & sounded great with the Atrium's & gtp 400 .With a clipping headroom of almost 200 watts per channel it provides excellent dynamics and deep, tight and fast bass. Mated with a Parasound PLD-2000 Class A preamp, the HCA-1000A doesn't seem to favor any part of the frequency spectrum, being neutral and accurate.Home Cinema General Discussion. Parasound Hca-1000a. Upgrading to a power amp/pre combo can be a difficult process. Firstly there are budget constraints, secondly aethestic constraints and finally whether it will integrate well with what you have. Since Im on a uni budget but wanted a better sound I was looking on the second hand …Amplifiers. Solid State. Parasound HCa 1000a. The repair tech stated the amp is in pretty good shape and the problem with the channel was the two fuses and he replaced them. The only suggetion he recomends is some of the 12 resistors (.33/3w) need to be change. so rather than just changing the (4) just change all of them.Parasound HCA-2205a power up problem Thread starter Dan Baxter; ... In the past I have also used 3 HCA-1000A's, HCA-2003 and another HCA-1500A. They all operated the same. I would suggest giving Tony a call at Parasounds technical assistance. Maybe he can help trouble shoot the problem.Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com Specifications Continuous power output: 125 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8W, both channels driven ... HCA_1000A.pdf Created Date: 11/11/2002 7:53:53 PM ...Parasound HCA-1000A THX Power Amplifier John Curl DesignPower output: 125 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 400 watts into 8Ω (mono)Frequency response: 5Hz...I'm looking for a used amp in the $300-$500 range, that will power a pair of Polk LSi9s (4 ohms, 200wpc+ recommended). More or less down to Adcom GFA-555 vs. something from Parasound; leaning towards Parasound because of what I hear re: superior SQ. Particularly interested in HCA-1500A or Halo 23. Anyway...I keep seeing a …This amplifier suffered a malfunction caused by the bonding glue used in the manufacturing process. It's not the usual issue caused by glue. Parasound HCA-1000a is designed by John Curl. The amp is High-bias Class A/AB operation. It’s high current capacity is 45 amperes peak per channel (That is HUGE.) It’s continuous power output is rated conservatively at 125 watts RMS x 2, 8 ohms both channels driven. The Parasound Zamp v.3 is a stereo power amplifier capable of 45 watts per channel into an 8-ohm load, making it 50% more powerful and much cooler running than its popular predecessor, the Zamp v.2. Like all Parasound Z-series components, Zamp uses a standardized "half-width" rack-mount chassis that is just 1 rack space (1-3/4 inches) tall …item 4 Parasound HCA-800II 2 Channel Power Amplifier Tested Working Well Parasound HCA-800II 2 Channel Power Amplifier Tested Working Well. $275.00. ... Further it sounds better in my opinion then the newer HCA-1000A which is THX certified. Solid tight bass, lots of finite details and a very transparent device which throws a huge …Parasound HCA-1000A 2 Channel Power Amplifier. 1 watched in the last 24 hours. tee_y (52) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; US $200.00. ... HCA-1000A. Surround Sound Formats. THX. Audio Outputs. Banana Speaker Jacks. Power. 125 W. Number of Outputs. 2. Amplifier Class. AB.Parasound HCA-1000 High Current Power Amplifier ~ THX ~ | Reverb. Similar Listings. Price Drop. Parasound High Current HCA-500 Black Amplifier. Used – Very Good. Viroqua, WI, …Husband passed away, he was a collector of stereo's and equipment. Selling as is as seen, powers up. No returns. TYMay 9, 2016. #1. I purchased a Parasound HCA 750A amp off of Ebay. It works fine in all aspects other than a very annoying 'sreee' noise. The amp is perfectly quiet until the pre-amp is turned on. It then emits the noise, even with the volume turned down on the pre-amp. The noise gets louder as the volume knob is turn up on the pre-amp.Jun 6, 2006 · 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 ... Jan 18, 2017 · Parasound Halo A23 Stereo Amplifier Review. In light of our slow shift toward two channel audio (no, we are not abandoning personal audio), I decided it would be a good idea to start with something basic, like a stereo amplifier. After soliciting some advice here and considering various brands and models, I decided on the Parasound A23. Sep 27, 2020 · Parasound HCA 1000A Bias . Parasound HCA 1000A Bias. Thread starter SlippinJimmy; Start date 2020-09-27 11:20 pm; Status This old topic is closed. If you want to ... Specs seem to be very close, as does design when compared to the HCA series. The 1500a differs from the 1000a in that it uses a JFET front end; thereby improving sound quality. Add to that the 60 ampere/ch current capability of the HCA-1500A. I think you'd have to spend a SIGNIFICANT amount of money to out-class either the Halo or HCA series of ...SPECIFICATIONS. Continuous Power Output - Stereo: 75 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, both channels driven; 125 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, both channels driven. Continuous Power Output - Mono: 250 watts RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω. Current Capacity: 20 amperes peak per channel. Slew Rate:Listed. Parasound HCA-1500 A AudioStereo PLN 3,500 Feb 15, 2024. Końcówka mocy Parasound HCA - 1500 A Allegro Lokalnie PLN 3,150 10% Feb 14, 2024. Parasound HCA-1500A high current Mosfet power amplifier US Audio Mart $850 Feb 1, 2024. Parasound HCA 1500a 2nd owner, clean low hours. Prefer local cash pickup:) US Audio Mart $500 …HCA-806A 6/5/4 MULTI CHANNEL AMPLIFIER. Cascoded Class A input stages with matched JFET pairs, high-bias Class A/AB operation and hand-picked complementary transistors place this multi-channel power amplifier in a world class league. 80 watts per channel at 8 Ω, 120 watts at 4 Ω, 30 amps peak current per channel, Four bridgeable …hfe_parasound_hca-1206_en.pdf 09/07/21: PARASOUND Audio HCA-1206 hfe_parasound_hca-1206_en.pdf: 54 kB: 15: PARASOUND: hfe hca-1206 en: hfe_parasound_hca-1200_ii_schematic.pdf 28/12/20: PARASOUND Audio HCA-1200 hfe_parasound_hca-1200_ii_schematic.pdf: 816 kB: 32: PARASOUND: hfe parasound …In respect to Filter Capacitance, the 1000a offers 40,000uf to the XPA-3's 60,000uf. So per channel, the Capacitance is identical and the Parasound a slightly smaller TT. Again, the 1000a is a 2 Channel and of course the XPA-3 is a 3 Channel Amplifier. The HCA-1000a is THX Ultra Certified and was Designed by legend John Curl as well.Parasound HCA-1500A Adusting Bias. joebass3 Posts: 222. November 2021 in Electronics. Just picked up this amp and although it sounds great, I've noticed the left side of the amp is considerably hotter than the right. Has anyone here done the bias procedure? Any pics or videos floating around that could help me out?My dilemma is that I do not have the power for that back speaker. The speaker is rated at 120w. In evaluating my options for a new amp to power this section, I was looking at the HCA-750A, but came across the Halo A23. The Halo is more than twice the price and actually more than I want to spend right now. I would have to wait an extra …Parasound HCA-1500A Adusting Bias. joebass3 Posts: 222. November 2021 in Electronics. Just picked up this amp and although it sounds great, I've noticed the left side of the amp is considerably hotter than the right. Has anyone here done the bias procedure? Any pics or videos floating around that could help me out?The tool uses solar-powered fans to spread synthetic smells that trick mosquitos into believing there are humans around. This post has been updated. An estimated 3.2 billion, almos...Parasound HCA 1000a amplifier Should we start a web-site just for Parasound HCA 1000a owners and fans? I just got one used and out of the box it was great - then I re-capped with matched capacitors+ - .01 percent, as I do. Then by-pass with .5uf polystyrenes. Well, what a piece of gear this amp is, air, imaging, neutrality, …The tool uses solar-powered fans to spread synthetic smells that trick mosquitos into believing there are humans around. This post has been updated. An estimated 3.2 billion, almos... Parasound HCA-1000A. Great amp for sale. I’ve had several over the years and keep coming back to them whenever I need solid, inexpensive power. This one is in about the best shape of the used ones I’ve owned, but one rack ear did get bent in shipping and the previous owner bent it back. Other than that, there are a few small scratches, but ... Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103 Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifierMy test procedure was to put the AudioPrism and the Parasound HCA-1000A I intended to use side by side and feed them the same frequencies (from a Leader sinewave generator) while monitoring their outputs into 8 ohm loads with a dual-channel oscilloscope. The Parasound, which has parallel pairs of input jacks for each channel, makes this easy.The Adcom GFP-750 preamp sounds great with the JC-1's, but it is alittle dry, slightly grainly, and slightly tipped up on top, especially in the active mode. This was made much more evident by the JC-1's exceptional detail resolution. I have also owned the Adcom GFA-5802 amp, and the Parasound HCA-3500 power amp.Waiters and waitresses under report their tips by 84 percent, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The high prevalence of tax fraud in the service industry makes waitresses a...The space for the capacitors in the HCA-1000 may be a bit smaller than the HCA-1000A, the 30mm width caps are butted up against each other in the HCA-1000. The only 12,000 80v caps I found were 35mm width. I will probably have to go with 10,000uf 63v caps. Thomas •••Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com Specifications Continuous power output: 125 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8W, both channels driven ... HCA_1000A.pdf Created Date: 11/11/2002 7:53:53 PM ...Parasound HCA-1000 High Current Power Amplifier ~ THX ~ | Reverb. Similar Listings. Price Drop. Parasound High Current HCA-500 Black Amplifier. Used – Very Good. Viroqua, WI, …For years farmers have been unearthing Chinese coins, old pottery, and building stones so massive that locals have said that only giants could have moved them. The residents of Har...If you are looking for a power amp in the 300-400W (@4ohms) range the HCA-1500A should be on your list. Construction is rock solid, quality components thoughout, awesome dynamics, natural sound, 10 year warranty; hard to beat in …Parasound HCA-1000 THX Amplifiers. DESCRIPTION. 100 Watt Power Amplifier - THX Certified. USER REVIEWS. Prev 10. Showing 31-40 of 40. [Dec 30, 1998] Rob Cook. an …Parasound hca-1000a
DESCRIPTION. This John Curl-designed amplifier brings out all the subtle details of your music, yet still has the punch for the boldest crescendos and home …:) i just scored a hca-1000a and there is a 220uf/25v np cap that leaked all around it. I would like to change it and while I am there might as well change the rest of the electrolytics. here is my dilema. Does any one have instruccions how toremove the bottom chassis plate or possibly a...Parasound HCA-1000A vs. NAD C270. Both of these amps are rated 125w x2 into 8ohms. The Parasound is a vintage model but THX certified. The NAD is a current model but not THX certified. Any thought on which one sounds better? I know the NAD because I currently own it.Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com Specifications Continuous power output: 125 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8W, both channels driven ... HCA_1000A.pdf Created Date: 11/11/2002 7:53:53 PM ...The Parasound HCA-1000A and HCA-750A are virtually identical in operation and very similar in sonic performance. The main difference between these amplifiers is that the HCA-1000A has …If you are looking for a power amp in the 300-400W (@4ohms) range the HCA-1500A should be on your list. Construction is rock solid, quality components thoughout, awesome dynamics, natural sound, 10 year warranty; hard to beat in … The Parasound HCA-1200 is designed by John Curl, on of the world's most renowned circuit designers, and is among the elite of the finest power amplifiers ever made. Every part, every direct coupled circuit, has been painstakingly selected for optimum musical quality on the finest and most challenging music and loudspeaker loads. Parasound HCA 1000A 9.5 out of 10. Hide sidebar Show sidebar Thread starter jinjuku; Start date Jan 9, 2011; Status Not open for further replies. jinjuku Moderator. Jan 9, 2011 #1 Near mint condition. Great shape. $275 shipped/insured CONUS. Will post picks. jinjuku Moderator. Jan 9, 2011The tool uses solar-powered fans to spread synthetic smells that trick mosquitos into believing there are humans around. This post has been updated. An estimated 3.2 billion, almos...The more expensive Parasound gear is very good (and very expensive); the A21 sounds very good IMO; the A23 does not (for example). I tried the A23 at home for a week and sent it back; I thought it sucked. ... Used to have (old) HCA-500 and (newer) A23. Liked both, but sold both and went with an integrated amp for one system and an AVR …It is currently pushing a Paradigm CC-370 with unabashed ease. The CC can handle the power and the Parasound can deliver it. Dialog is crisp, smooth, and delicious. I love watching movies with Parasound running my speakers (I have a HCA-1000A running the mains and another running the rears, as well as the bridged 750 running my center).I just got one of these. I was thinking of upping those power supply caps. There is a HCA1000 on ebay now with some big silver body caps in it. The seller doesn't know what they replaced etc. Could someone be able to tell me what else can be modded with bigger caps in this amp ? Thanks. Srinath.May 26, 2015 · One of the HCA-1000A features is to have a high output stage bias – Class A/AB. I thought that this amp was operating in Class A up to 20W. In that case the quiescent current should be adjusted higher than 17mV across each Re. I would have expected a quiescent current more like 0.5A (60mV across each Re). Parasound HCA-1000A / HCA-750A Amp / Preamp Owners Manual *Original* $14.99. $3.89 shipping. PARASOUND Audio Home Theater Components Sales Brochure + Schematic + Price List. $14.88. $6.15 shipping. Parasound ZPHONO Faceplate / Front Panel - New. $24.99. or Best Offer. $10.00 shipping.Parasound HCA 1000A. fossy Posts: 1,378. March 2010 edited March 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds. Up for consideration is a Parasound HCA 1000A Bought off of e-bay last year & used for the outdoor patio with the Atrium 65's. (this is not the one I bought here from Mike Retter). It never missed a beat & sounded great with the Atrium's & gtp 400 .Parasound HCA-1500A Adusting Bias. joebass3 Posts: 222. November 2021 in Electronics. Just picked up this amp and although it sounds great, I've noticed the left side of the amp is considerably hotter than the right. Has anyone here done the bias procedure? Any pics or videos floating around that could help me out?Parasound HCA-1000A Manuals. Manuals and User Guides for Parasound HCA-1000A. We have 1 Parasound HCA-1000A manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual. …I called a local Parasound dealer to inquire about the HCA-1500A. When I told him I was planning to use primarily for two-channel stereo listening, he started trying to push me to HALO A23 at a hundred bucks less at $850. (HCA-1500A is $950 from this guy) ... I got the HCA-1000A home and fired up. Ilike the sound so far.In a report released today, Jamie Perse from Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on HCA Healthcare (HCA – Research Report), with a price... In a report released today, Jami...Review: Parasound HCA-1000a Amplifier. Category: Amplifiers I think I am in love. From the minute I pulled this baby out of its double box and loosed it from its slumber, I have been in a state of sonic euphoria. Sweet, sweet sounds roll from the bouncing cones of my speakers and come to pluck all desire of doing anything else from …High Current Power Amplifier. (1 review) Specifications. Power output: 125 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 400 watts into 8Ω (mono) Frequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz. …Mar 3, 2015 ... Parasound HCA-1000A demo by HiFi Buys on ebay. William, Strauss•134 ... PARASOUND P/LD 1100 preamplifer & PARASOUND HCA-1000A power amplifer from ...Christmas anxiety is real. Every year beginning pre-Thanksgiving, I feel. It goes away only after all the Christmas debt has been paid, which is often not before early March. In......The only negative about Parasound that some complain about, is that their amps seem to be more sensitive to hum/ground loops than some others. ... I used to have a pair of Parasound HCA-1000A , both were used and in great condition. Parasound makes sturdy products that last long. The 1500 is more powerfull than the new Halo's and …Parasound HCA 1000A. fossy Posts: 1,378. March 2010 edited March 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds. Up for consideration is a Parasound HCA 1000A Bought off of e-bay last year & used for the outdoor patio with the Atrium 65's. (this is not the one I bought here from Mike Retter). It never missed a beat & sounded great with the Atrium's & gtp 400 .hca-1000a parasound. David_NC. Subscriber. Sep 26, 2019. #1. I recently acquired a HCA-1000A amp from a friend. The amp hasn't been used in a while, but I was told …Parasound HCA-800 II. Picked this up off eBay last week for right under $100 delivered. Came in today and plan on using it with either my Carver Pre or the NAD pre to run the bedroom system with my Monitor 10's. I did a little research but not a whole lot. What is the general consensus on this company and specifically this amp?With a clipping headroom of almost 200 watts per channel it provides excellent dynamics and deep, tight and fast bass. Mated with a Parasound PLD-2000 Class A preamp, the HCA-1000A doesn't seem to favor any part of the frequency spectrum, being neutral and accurate. HCA-806A 6/5/4 MULTI CHANNEL AMPLIFIER. Cascoded Class A input stages with matched JFET pairs, high-bias Class A/AB operation and hand-picked complementary transistors place this multi-channel power amplifier in a world class league. 80 watts per channel at 8 Ω, 120 watts at 4 Ω, 30 amps peak current per channel, Four bridgeable channels, each pair bridges to 240 watts, Input/looping ... Nov 11, 2009 · I have heard the Parasound HCA-1500A and thought it a little mushy compared to the detail apparent in the Adcoms I've listened to. Could have been the different terminal output devices though (loudspeakers). That said if you can you should listen to both because it is unlikely my ears and perception are like yours. Designed by John Curl, this is our first three channel THX-certified amplifier. It's ideal for people who want to build a no-compromise home theater using their existing two channel amplifier. Simply use the HCA-2003A to power your left, right and center channels, and your existing stereo amp for the surround channels.Mar 3, 2015 ... Parasound HCA-1000A demo by HiFi Buys on ebay. William, Strauss•134 ... PARASOUND P/LD 1100 preamplifer & PARASOUND HCA-1000A power amplifer from ...Page 4 The HCA-1500A occupies three rack spaces (5 1/4") into a standard 19 inch equipment rack. Be sure to use heavy duty mounting bolts to and nylon shoulder washers on both sides of the faceplate to avoid scratching the …I'm looking for a used amp in the $300-$500 range, that will power a pair of Polk LSi9s (4 ohms, 200wpc+ recommended). More or less down to Adcom GFA-555 vs. something from Parasound; leaning towards Parasound because of what I hear re: superior SQ. Particularly interested in HCA-1500A or Halo 23. Anyway...I keep seeing a … Parasound HCA-1000a pricing guide. Research how much Parasound HCA-1000a is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data. Product: Parasound HCA-1000A Stereo / Mono Power Amplifier Product SKU: 27759 Serial Number: 256655 Voltage: 120V Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Very good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including nicks and mild wear on the top edge and side edges of the faceplate, and a very faint scratch on top. Dec 19, 2023 · Parasound HCA-1000a Solid state for sale. Parasound HCA-1000A Two Channel Power Amplifier, works great. From a clean smoke and pet free environment. E-commerce has boomed this year, with more businesses and shoppers than ever before turning to websites and apps as a safer, socially distanced alternative during the current globa...Page 4 The HCA-1500A occupies three rack spaces (5 1/4") into a standard 19 inch equipment rack. Be sure to use heavy duty mounting bolts to and nylon shoulder washers on both sides of the faceplate to avoid scratching the …Jul 29, 2015 · I am using the Parasound HCA-1000A amplifier. I have been in touch with Parasound and they indicated that this amplifier had been replaced by the Halo A23. They indicated that the HCA-1000A has a slight edge over the A23 (Retail $995). So my question is.....is the Parasound HCA-1000A adequate to drive the C1's to full potential. It is currently pushing a Paradigm CC-370 with unabashed ease. The CC can handle the power and the Parasound can deliver it. Dialog is crisp, smooth, and delicious. I love watching movies with Parasound running my speakers (I have a HCA-1000A running the mains and another running the rears, as well as the bridged 750 running my center).Parasound HCA-1000 THX Amplifiers. DESCRIPTION. 100 Watt Power Amplifier - THX Certified. USER REVIEWS. Prev 10. Showing 31-40 of 40. [Dec 30, 1998] Rob Cook. an …VinFast showcased four all-electric SUVs at the LA Auto Show and hinted at a sports car as the automaker pushes to break into the U.S. VinFast showcased four battery-electric SUVs ...Jul 9, 2018 ... Parasound HCA 750A con Sonus Faber. 2.1K views · 5 years ago ...more. Benjamin Castillo Badillo. 11. Subscribe.Apr 23, 2003 · I´m on the road to buy one power amp to make my receiver less congested (Denon AVR-2802) This will be to supply power to the front speakers (Kef Q3). I was comparing the following Power Amplifiers. Parasound: - HC-750A (75 watts RMS @8ohms) - HC-1000A (125 Watts RMS @8ohms) - HC 1500A (200 Watts RMS @8ohms) Rotel: - RB-1050 (70 Watts RMS @8ohms) The only negative about Parasound that some complain about, is that their amps seem to be more sensitive to hum/ground loops than some others. ... I used to have a pair of Parasound HCA-1000A , both were used and in great condition. Parasound makes sturdy products that last long. The 1500 is more powerfull than the new Halo's and …Looking at an RB-1050, there are two pots for each channel at the front, introduces wire, probably signal quality loss, and would do nothing for me. Conversely, when looking at Parasound's HCA-1000a, there are 'THX Level' pots at the back, throttling the input.. In either of these cases, what might the procedure be to remove these pots …Waiters and waitresses under report their tips by 84 percent, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The high prevalence of tax fraud in the service industry makes waitresses a...Parasound HCA-1000A Owner's Manual (12 pages) High Current Power Amplifier. Brand: Parasound | Category: Amplifier | Size: 0.09 MB. Table of Contents. Important Safety Instructions. 2.Parasound HCA-1000A THX Power Amplifier John Curl DesignPower output: 125 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 400 watts into 8Ω (mono)Frequency response: 5Hz...It is currently pushing a Paradigm CC-370 with unabashed ease. The CC can handle the power and the Parasound can deliver it. Dialog is crisp, smooth, and delicious. I love watching movies with Parasound running my speakers (I have a HCA-1000A running the mains and another running the rears, as well as the bridged 750 running my center).I would be using it with an HCA-1000A so the natural thought would be for a Parasound pre-amp but it doesn't have to be. My budget is tight, we will say less than $300. Used is good. I am considering the: P/FET-900II, PHP-850, PLD-1100, PLD-1500, PLD-2000, New Classic 2100 or P3. I realize that newer or higher number does not always mean better ...Parasound HCA-1000a pricing guide. Research how much Parasound HCA-1000a is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data.Used Parasound HCA-1000 Stereo power amplifiers for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability ... Parasound; Stereo power amplifier; HCA-1000A. Parasound; Stereo power amplifier; HCA-1500A. Parasound; Power amplifier; PA260. Don't miss the next Parasound HCA-1000 posted for sale! This Parasound two-channel amplifier boasts a 110 dB signal-to-noise ratio, which offers distortion-free sound performance. You get a smooth and efficient sound output with the multiple film bypass polystyrene capacitors of this Parasound amplifier. The Parasound HCA-1500A demands just about 500 watts of power to give you a remarkable performance. Jun 6, 2006 · 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 ... So, I was looking for a 5 channel amp that would perform closely to the Parasound for stereo listening. On a cost basis, I would agree that the Parasound might be in a different category than the Emotiva. When new, the 2 channel HCA-1000 retailed for $ 600 compared to the 6/7 channel Emotiva LPA-1 for $ 500. But again, you never know …Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Christmas anxiety is real. Every year beginning pre-Thanksgiving, I feel. It goes away only after all the Christmas debt has been paid, which is often not before early March. In......For years farmers have been unearthing Chinese coins, old pottery, and building stones so massive that locals have said that only giants could have moved them. The residents of Har...Parasound. Your HCA-1500A was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems. Each precision component within your HCA-1500A is carefully selected for optimum sound quality on even the most challenging music and film soundtracks.Specs seem to be very close, as does design when compared to the HCA series. The 1500a differs from the 1000a in that it uses a JFET front end; thereby improving sound quality. Add to that the 60 ampere/ch current capability of the HCA-1500A. I think you'd have to spend a SIGNIFICANT amount of money to out-class either the Halo or HCA series of ...Integrated Amplifiers. Mono Amplifiers. - "HINT" Halo Integrated (2014-2018) - JC 1 (2003-2018) - HCA-1201A (1999-2000) Two Channel Amplifiers. Multichannel Amplifiers. Stereo Preamps. - ZoneMaster 250 (2015-2020)There was just a Parasound HCA-1500A that sold on eBay this evening for $375 + shipping. 205 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, etc. It's a John Curl designed amp. I'm currently running an HCA-1000A and am quite pleased with the performance and sound that it provides. brad1138 Audioholic. May 13, 2010One of the HCA-1000A features is to have a high output stage bias – Class A/AB. I thought that this amp was operating in Class A up to 20W. In that case the quiescent current should be adjusted higher than 17mV across each Re. I would have expected a quiescent current more like 0.5A (60mV across each Re).I have been using Parasound amplification for well over a decade. My HCA-3500 has been a mainstay in my system throughout multiple makeovers of my system. In addition, I have a HCA-1000a, New Classic 2250, and a HCA-2205. These other amps are actually offline awaiting a planned secondary HT. Cheers, ADThere are subtle, precise controls for getting your Facebook privacy back the way you like inside the social network's settings. If you want the nuclear option—no Facebook app mess...There are subtle, precise controls for getting your Facebook privacy back the way you like inside the social network's settings. If you want the nuclear option—no Facebook app mess...Amplification: Aragon 8008bb, Parasound HCA-3500, Parasound HCA-2205 AT, Parasound HCA-1000a AVR/SSP: Denon AVR-4520CI Electronics: OPPO BDP-93 Gaming Consoles: Sony PS4, Xbox 360 S (250 gb) Display: Panasonic TC-P65ZT60, Sony KDL-55EX500, Sony KD-34XBR910. Save Share. FOR SALE : Parasound HCA-1000A THX Certified Power Amplifier Designed by John Curl. Solid State Amplifiers. $625.00. PE. Feb 23, 2023. 2. FOR SALE : Parasound HCA-1200 High Current Amplifier 200W. Solid State Amplifiers. $500.00. All of my other Parasound's (HCA-3500, 2205AT, 2250) have been faultless. Cheers, AD. ... My HCA-1000a needed repair and the turnaround was astounding. They even replaced the Cover which was dented without me even asking. I too own an HCA-2205 which knock on wood is going strong. Truly is a great Amplifier.. 12 yr old jobs