Parasound HCA-1000 upgrade - Page 2

IMSTOOPID · 13th May 2008, 02:38 PM

John:

I forgot to mention the reason for the 10 K input was to load the Jensen transformers.

We yanked all the input section on the 1200's and just used the
balanced to single ended transformer. It did sound sweet!

I may just take out the pots and bypass the switch then.

john curl · 13th May 2008, 03:24 PM

IMS, this just confuses the situation. Jensen makes a good transformer, but it is a major cost factor, and not necessary, most of the time.

IMSTOOPID · 13th May 2008, 03:35 PM

I have to fix the amp..on way or another.

so I did not know which would sound better..

I have 2 transformers laying around, hence the "urge" to use them, if applicable!

Just seeking the opinion of the master!

Thanks!

john curl · 13th May 2008, 04:53 PM

IMS, you should just get the unit repaired, then decide on the transformer. It can be completely external, without any serious compromise.

ekaerin · 13th May 2008, 08:13 PM

Hi All,

Some years ago I listened to a 6ch Parasound amp. Don't remember which.
Even though, at the time, iy was above my budget I remember it fairly priced
considering the chassis and guts.

The setup was Meridian CD and small Totem speakers and we used it as 2ch amp.
I remember the sound was really nice with absolutely no hang-ups.

If I had the money I would have bought it and probably would have still
used it.
I can't imagine that anyone would need anything better....

(That is my personal opinion so don't be to hard on me for saying that)

Cheers / Mattias

mbosko · 11th August 2010, 06:47 PM

Hi

Who can advice bias setup for HCA1000 and HCA 1500

Thanks

13th May 2008, 03:35 PM	#13
IMSTOOPID diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HICKSVILLE TN	TRANSFORMERS I have to fix the amp..on way or another. so I did not know which would sound better.. I have 2 transformers laying around, hence the "urge" to use them, if applicable! Just seeking the opinion of the master! Thanks!

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13th May 2008, 02:38 PM	#11
IMSTOOPID diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HICKSVILLE TN	John: I forgot to mention the reason for the 10 K input was to load the Jensen transformers. We yanked all the input section on the 1200's and just used the balanced to single ended transformer. It did sound sweet! I may just take out the pots and bypass the switch then.

13th May 2008, 03:24 PM	#12
john curl diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: berkeley ca	IMS, this just confuses the situation. Jensen makes a good transformer, but it is a major cost factor, and not necessary, most of the time.

13th May 2008, 04:53 PM	#14
john curl diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: berkeley ca	IMS, you should just get the unit repaired, then decide on the transformer. It can be completely external, without any serious compromise.

13th May 2008, 08:13 PM	#15
ekaerin diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stockholm	Hi All, Some years ago I listened to a 6ch Parasound amp. Don't remember which. Even though, at the time, iy was above my budget I remember it fairly priced considering the chassis and guts. The setup was Meridian CD and small Totem speakers and we used it as 2ch amp. I remember the sound was really nice with absolutely no hang-ups. If I had the money I would have bought it and probably would have still used it. I can't imagine that anyone would need anything better.... (That is my personal opinion so don't be to hard on me for saying that) Cheers / Mattias

11th August 2010, 06:47 PM	#16
mbosko diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ovde	Hi Who can advice bias setup for HCA1000 and HCA 1500 Thanks

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