Got my Halo A52!

[SpOoNmAn]

Oh my goodness, this amp is unbelievable. My intention is not to offend owners of the Rotel 1075(which I used to own for a 9 or 10 months), but this Halo amp is just in a different league.

I hear these need quite a few hours on them to really open up, but it already has more clarity than Im used to. The instruments are much more seperated, the bass feels a bit more taught as well.

Possibly the best investment Ive made thus far. It mates well with the underrated Outlaw 950 pre/pro, and the amp adores my powered Def Tech speakers. 2 quick pics I took.....

Oh and Ignore the rack, its a mess behind it. Still moving shelves around so not quite finished...

[DrBoom]

Nice to hear you like the A52
I went through the same thing when I upgraded my RMB1075 to a Parasound HCA2205AT.
As you stated, midrange clarity, detail and especially bass went up several notches.
The Rotel poweramps aren't bad by a long shot, but they just belong in a different category, and are priced accordingly.

[SpOoNmAn]

Nice to hear you like the A52
I went through the same thing when I upgraded my RMB1075 to a Parasound HCA2205AT.
As you stated, midrange clarity, detail and especially bass went up several notches.
The Rotel poweramps aren't bad by a long shot, but they just belong in a different category, and are priced accordingly.

Agreed. And Thanks.

I was worried I wouldnt notice a difference when I added the A52 into the mix...those worries were put to rest immediately :B

Time to change my avatar :T

[SpOoNmAn]

Uh oh, I might be unloading my Outlaw pre/pro and picking up a halo C2, what have I gotten myself into! :E

[Brian]

I'm pretty sure you'll experience the same thing when/if you unload the Outlaw for a C2.

[SpOoNmAn]

I'm pretty sure you'll experience the same thing when/if you unload the Outlaw for a C2.

thats what Ive been told by numerous people. It had better be an upgrade. a 4,000.00 controller versus a 800.00 one :E

Itll be worth it for the blue lights alone, lol :T

[suds1280]

"thats what Ive been told by numerous people. It had better be an upgrade. a 4,000.00 controller versus a 800.00 one

Itll be worth it for the blue lights alone, lol"

I was feeling the same way, with a Rotel RSX-1075 feeding my A52. I then upgraded to an Anthem AVM-20, and bang, HUGE improvement. Just amazing synergy between the units, and now using balanced connections (may not make any difference, but convenience and connection security are worth it) and the silver on silver looks great, althought the finish on the Parasound is nicer than the Anthem.