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In Reply to: RE: Parasound amp/preamp vs Emotiva posted by alley -kat on October 28, 2014 at 03:50:52
Parasound is coming out with an integrated amp that 'contains' the P5 with an amp between the A23 and A21 in output (seems like). The P5 was apparently designed with the integrated in mind, from other sources/forums.The A21 is an impressive beast, I want one too ... but others say the A23 sounds as good? for less money, if you don't need the power.
I have correspondence from Richard Schram (President of Parasound) saying the P7 preamp 'sounds better' and uses better parts than the P5, but of course is 2x more expensive. I'm going to get one of these some day, and sometime after assemble a high end surround system with it.
If you think you may want to get into surround (with an optimized analog preamp, and don't "need" all the bells/whistles of an AVR or AVP), maybe a P7 and A23 could do the trick for you? I don't know how the cost 'adds up' but it might be an alternate.
Just another thought ...
I hope to get a P7 soon, then maybe in a couple more years, an A21 (and some larger full range speakers). I currently have 300B tube amps and high sensitivity monitors with a sub ...
I'm sticking with the Parasound (at least in theory), not that Emotiva gear can't be just as good ... I just like the P7's overall design etc..
Edit/PS: The Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2 Differential Reference™ preamp does look awfully sweet though ...! Many of the features of the P5/P7 (but not 7.1 compatible) at less cost.
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P7 and A21....making wonderful music on Dunlavy SC-IVA's here.
See ya. Dave
The PS of the '21/'23 seems to be more robust than the new integrated. Look at the ratio of 8ohm to 4ohm power and you tell me what you think.
I would be of the opinion that the seperates STILL have the edge, as most would expect.
Too much is never enough
Yes of course separates are usually better ... but if one *wanted* an integrated and has > 4 ohm speakers, looks like a decent choice.
Actually the 8/4 ohm power ratio is 1.5 for the integrated, 1.6 for the A21 ... not a significant difference to me. There aren't specs for current delivery or headroom etc. on the integrated (yet). I'd email Parasound for their comments on the integrated ... it possibly does have a less robust PS design than the separates, but looks like 'no slouch' in the power department.
Of course there are many many choices!
Depending on GOALS, speaker specifics and personal aestetics, you may have a horse race here.
ME? My intent to to construct a PLLXO between pre and main amp(s) and DELEETE the speakers crossover. The amps level control must go, too, after some fiddling with the installed pot. Than I measure and replace with the appropriate resistors.
You can't DO that with the integrated.
Parasound also makes some claims about headroom. I don't know about the integrated in this regard, bur I DO know that my 'd' amp had no such rating. Even though the TOTAL per speaker of my A23s is 400, and the 'd' amp was 500, I'll give the long-term musical power output nod to the parasound. After crossover install? The Parasound could be nearly 3db ahead of the 'd' amp.
I don't think there is a BAD choice here. You just need to keep track of the goal and keep heading in that direction.
Too much is never enough
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