Is this a lateral move ?

[k0tuynh]

Between HCA 2205A and B&K ref. 200.1 mono for 2ch.?

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/b-k...lack-mono-amps
Thanks,

[thsmith]

IDK but it could be fun to find out. Gadabout has b&k so hopefully he will weigh in, a lot people here us parasound amps.

[VR3]

B&K is very sterile sounding in comparison to Parasound which I would say is a warmer sound...

Comparable quality, depends on your taste

[k0tuynh]

Thanks guys ..still debating whether I should move on from Parasound and try something different.

[playback]

Thanks guys ..still debating whether I should move on from Parasound and try something different.

Try a HiFi Tunning Supreme or Silver Star fuse on the main line fuse on the Parasound , I did this on Halo A21 with very positive results! Just to get a hint of what a fuse upgrade can do , if you have some Caig progold around clean the stock fuse ends and polish to a shine. I couldn't believe the impact of just cleaning it, needless to say I cleaned every fuse I have in my setup and replaced the one's in my prepro as well!

[Ern Dog]

Try a HiFi Tunning Supreme or Silver Star fuse on the main line fuse on the Parasound , I did this on Halo A21 with very positive results! Just to get a hint of what a fuse upgrade can do , if you have some Caig progold around clean the stock fuse ends and polish to a shine. I couldn't believe the impact of just cleaning it, needless to say I cleaned every fuse I have in my setup and replaced the one's in my prepro as well!

+1...

[Joe08867]

B&K is very sterile sounding in comparison to Parasound which I would say is a warmer sound...

Comparable quality, depends on your taste

Seriously, I think you have your wires crossed. I would so say the Para is more sterile than the B&K.

It is a pretty lateral move though.

[heiney9]

Lateral in that you might not notice a significant improvement. But trying all different kinds of gear (especially when used prices are involved) is how you get to know what attributes you like and don't like. So you might just want to try it out especially if you can flip either one for little to no loss.

H9

[k0tuynh]

Lateral in that you might not notice a significant improvement. But trying all different kinds of gear (especially when used prices are involved) is how you get to know what attributes you like and don't like. So you might just want to try it out especially if you can flip either one for little to no loss.

H9

That's what I thought. In fact, I just pulled a trigger on B&K 200.1 S2 for $900 plus shipping. Will try them out then decide which one I should keep.