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Parasound HCA-2200 11 Power Amplifier I am the original owner and the amplifier has performed flawlessly' Im up grading after many years of use. The Amp has run a 4 ohn set of stereo speakers with no trouble at all and has sounded amazing the entire time. It has been meticulously looked after and is now for sale. It offers 385 watts CPO into a stereo configuration, with the speakers at 4.0 ohms Its in excellent condition coming with manuals and its original carton Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By markus 0 Comments Secure
Compared with the obvious alternative at A$1,950, which is a newer integrated amp or a very strong modern stereo power amp, this is above the usual used range for this model in your database. With a median of A$1,060 and a 75th percentile of A$1,404, the ask lands well into ambitious territory rather than fair-market value.
What keeps it interesting is that this line is respected for serious current delivery, grip, and a big, effortless sound with difficult speakers; the HCA-2200 is the kind of amp buyers chase when they want muscle without moving to boutique pricing. If it is truly clean and comes with solid service history, it can still be a worthwhile buy for someone specifically wanting a heavy-duty Parasound. But at A$1,950, I’d want documented upkeep and especially good cosmetics to justify the premium.
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Parasound, an enduring American hi-fi brand, traces its roots to 1981 when Richard Schram founded it in San Francisco, California. Drawing from his experience in consumer electronics retail and engineering trips to Asia, Schram aimed to bridge the gap between exorbitantly priced high-end gear and lackluster budget options. His vision crystallized through savvy U.S. design paired with cost-effective manufacturing in Taiwan, establishing Parasound as a beacon of accessible excellence from the outset.
The brand excels in amplifiers and preamplifiers, its core stronghold, with the acclaimed Halo series embodying decades of refinement. Iconic collaborations with legendary designer John Curl—starting in 1989—elevate power amps, phono stages like the JC3+, and processors to reference-level performance. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Parasound's focused lineup delivers uncolored, dynamic sound through innovative circuits and robust builds.
Parasound occupies a prime mid-to-high-end niche, revered for punching far above its price weight with reliability that rivals pricier boutique rivals. Audiophiles and critics praise its value-driven sonic fidelity, build quality, and longevity, fostering fierce loyalty worldwide. Even under new ownership since 2022, it remains the discerning buyer's choice for high-performance audio without prestige-driven excess.
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