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I had been auditioning the Parasound HCA 2205a (5ch X 220 watts) 5 channel amplifier. I now have decided to keep it as a permenent workhorse in my system.
I have it configured in such a way that the Parasound amp has two channels dedicated to driving each of my Paradigm Studio 100 speakers. So that is 2 channels at 220 watts each to drive each speaker.(Bi-amp configuration) A total of 4 channels and 880 watts to drive the pair. The last channel of the Parasound is now driving the center CC to keep my front soundstage tonally accurate. This configuration leaves the Denon 5800 to drive only the 4 ADP's for the rear surround feild in my E/X set-up which has sonically improved this area as the Denon does not have to stress its entire power supply...
This kind of power from the Parasound Bi-amped is exactly what the Studio 100's needed. The 170 watts X 2 of the Denon 5800 was not enough to bring out the potential of these speakers. The Parasound has brought these speakers out of their "SCHELL".
I would think the Bi-amping,High Current (60 amperes per channel )and power supply of the Parasound most likely make the difference.
The clarity is incredible. Imaging is excellent. Soundstage is massive. The mid bass really shines on these and has brought them to a new dynamic level.
Two channel music in Pure direct is astonishing. :E
This is one upgrade that has made a very significant difference to my system.
'Very pleased' is all I can say at the moment as I did not expect this sort of improvement.
Thanks,
Notice that my RACK is now 6 feet tall.
Trevor
My HomeTheater S.E.
Sonically Enhanced
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I had been auditioning the Parasound HCA 2205a (5ch X 220 watts) 5 channel amplifier. I now have decided to keep it as a permenent workhorse in my system.
I have it configured in such a way that the Parasound amp has two channels dedicated to driving each of my Paradigm Studio 100 speakers. So that is 2 channels at 220 watts each to drive each speaker.(Bi-amp configuration) A total of 4 channels and 880 watts to drive the pair. The last channel of the Parasound is now driving the center CC to keep my front soundstage tonally accurate. This configuration leaves the Denon 5800 to drive only the 4 ADP's for the rear surround feild in my E/X set-up which has sonically improved this area as the Denon does not have to stress its entire power supply...
This kind of power from the Parasound Bi-amped is exactly what the Studio 100's needed. The 170 watts X 2 of the Denon 5800 was not enough to bring out the potential of these speakers. The Parasound has brought these speakers out of their "SCHELL".
I would think the Bi-amping,High Current (60 amperes per channel )and power supply of the Parasound most likely make the difference.
The clarity is incredible. Imaging is excellent. Soundstage is massive. The mid bass really shines on these and has brought them to a new dynamic level.
Two channel music in Pure direct is astonishing. :E
This is one upgrade that has made a very significant difference to my system.
'Very pleased' is all I can say at the moment as I did not expect this sort of improvement.
Thanks,
Notice that my RACK is now 6 feet tall.
Trevor
My HomeTheater S.E.
Sonically Enhanced
snicker...I think Trev's been having problems uploading some of his pics.
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