Parasound HCA-1200 Series 1 advice needed

[dieseldude]

Greeting, A Series 1 HCA-1200 has come up locally for sale. I've been unable to locate the service data or pretty much any data. Other than what is here on DIY which definitely helps. Oddly model is not listed under the discontinued listing at the Parasound site. I did find some data on the Series II but I'm unsure what the difference is between the two. So is this a good choice for driving a pair of subs? I would think that with a bipolar output, fairly high damping, and a high current capacity that it just might be ideal. And even worth the effort to restore if needed. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
DD

 

[john curl]

If it does not cost too much and still works, it could be a bargain. Usually power caps get old, and may need to be replaced, but I am still working with an HCA 1000 that has had high daily operation for more than 20 years without any real problem.

 

[dieseldude]

Hi Mr Curl and thanks for the reply. I suspect being a early model that the housekeeping circuitry is minimal. At least compared to the later designs. I'm just trying to get my ducks in a row prior to going to check it out. It does power up and the relay pulls in so at least the offsets can't be far off center. I've had a few different Parasound pres and amps through the years and liked them all. If this 1200 turns out to be unmolested I think I'll give it a shot.

Thanks again,
DD