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dkg999
02-13-2005, 12:11 AM
Got a nice deal on a new, looks to not have been out of the box Parasound HCA-1500A power amp tonight! I missed getting the PHP-850 pre-amp by literally minutes :-( I might still get it because the person that bought it was a virtual audio expert who insisted that it was an integrated amp and wanted it because it was small. I told the seller to give me a call if they brought it back un-damaged. I have the original receipt for the amp and pre-amp from the sellers brother, does anybody know if the warranty will transfer?

My Yamaha AX-900U integrated has pre-outs so I can use it temporarily. I'll be chasing down a real pre-amp now, so if anyone has a nice one to sell, let me know!
George Grand
02-13-2005, 12:35 AM
I have a dead-quiet NAD 1020A. Original box, packing, and manual. Not exactly loaded with features and maybe that's why it's dead quiet.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
dorokusai
02-13-2005, 12:45 AM
The Parasound warranty is not transferable. Nice amp.
dkg999
02-13-2005, 01:07 AM
George Grand - pm sent.

Dorokusai - I did factor that into the purchase price when I bought it! Seems to power up and work fine based on initial test. And it smells new!
F1nut
02-13-2005, 01:16 AM
Congrats on your new amp!
dorokusai
02-13-2005, 09:55 AM
DK - It sounds as though you worked that deal like a pro. I hope it doesn't smell like anything, that might not be good, haha.

I'd get the NAD. I had a NAD1130 that I have since passed onto Reeltrouble1, and as simple as it was, it was an excellent pre-amp.
reeltrouble1
02-14-2005, 10:15 AM
As Doro said the NAD pre's are excellent, I will not parting with mine in the near future, highly recommend you pick one up from GG if available.

RT1
steveinaz
02-14-2005, 10:36 AM
Don't sweat it. I bought my Parasound new from an "unauthorized" dealer and got it for $725. So far the risk paid off.
dkg999
02-15-2005, 04:25 PM
The seller just called me and the PHP-850 pre-amp has returned! Seems the buyer couldn't make it work with his system and thought it was broken. I told the seller I would pay the same amount if I could verify that it is working correctly, so I am picking it up tonight. At this point I am into the PHP-850 and the HCA-1500A for $525. Even if this pre-amp isn't very good, I can trade-up later. I'm hoping it's good enough to get my by for now.