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Up for sale is a Parasound Halo A23+ Stereo Power Amplifier in the Black and Gold finish. This is the updated "+" version designed by John Curl, featuring 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms (240W into 4 ohms) and a substantial power increase over the original A23 model.The amplifier is in perfect operational condition and has been used exclusively in a smoke-free, pet-free listening room.Provenance & Remaining Warranty Details:This amplifier was purchased brand new from Crutchfield on June 29, 2023. At the time, Crutchfield was concluding its relationship with Parasound due to vendor-mandated territory changes.Parasound Warranty: Please note that official Parasound factory warranty terms state coverage is non-transferable to second owners.Bonus Allstate Warranty (13 Months Remaining!): To ensure total peace of mind due to the vendor transition, Crutchfield included a 4-year Allstate (SquareTrade) Extended Protection Plan with this purchase. Unlike factory warranties, this Allstate plan is 100% transferable to a new owner at no cost.As soon as our transaction is complete, I will log into my account and officially transfer the remaining 13 months of Allstate warranty coverage directly to your name, email, and address. You can buy with absolute confidence knowing your investment has active, verifiable coverage remaining until June 2027!What is included:Parasound Halo A23+ Amplifier (Black & Gold)Original factory box with form-fitting foam insertsOriginal user manual and documentationOriginal heavy-duty AC power cable12V trigger cableThe Parasound A23+ brings studio-level amplification into your listening room—delivering clarity, depth, and control that defies its compact size.Co‑designed by legendary engineer John Curl, it features a dual-mono Class A/AB architecture with independent transformers per channel. With 160 W per channel into 8 Ω (240 W into 4 Ω) and bridgeable to 500 W, along with balanced XLR and gold-plated RCA inputs, the A23+ integrates seamlessly into stereo or home theater systems.
Parasound’s A23 has a strong reputation as a clean, muscular, easy-to-live-with power amp, and at US$1,375 this one looks like a solid buy versus the current used field. It sits below the US$1,478 25th percentile and well under the US$1,580 median, so this is more bargain than merely fair.
What makes it worth chasing is the A23’s blend of grip, smoothness, and real-world power; it’s the kind of amp that can anchor a revealing system without sounding fussy. The main upside here is simple value if the unit is healthy and unmodified. Since condition is listed as unknown, I’d just confirm clean channel operation, no excessive hum, and that the heat and protection behavior are normal.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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