Rob41
Don't stop believin'
I'm wanting to get a new pre-amp and so far the Parasound P5 is looking pretty good.
http://www.parasound.com/p5.php
I'm currently using a Rotel RA-1312 integrated amp as a pre-amp or my Heathkit AP1800. In both cases, the preamps are only used as a means to connect and select my sources. I use my MiniDSP to control volume and as the active crossover that it is, to route the signals to the amps.
I like both of my pre-amps and all the controls with great adjustability but now that I have the MiniDSP those controls are redundant and unnecessary. Plus the frequent cleaning and lubing of controls has become tiresome.
I like that the Parasound is a 2.1 channel unit that has sub outputs and a remote control. It gets pretty good reviews and seems to be built well. There are even a couple easy mods with shielding that seem to reap improvements.
My system is a stereo only set-up with subs to augment the bottom end.
I want a new pre-amp and a remote for at least volume and source selection.
My price range is up to a maximum of about $1200.
I've searched on my own and the P5 seems to be the best fit for me but I'm open to other suggestions as well.
Also, does anybody have any impressions of the P5 for better or worse?
-Rob
http://www.parasound.com/p5.php
I'm currently using a Rotel RA-1312 integrated amp as a pre-amp or my Heathkit AP1800. In both cases, the preamps are only used as a means to connect and select my sources. I use my MiniDSP to control volume and as the active crossover that it is, to route the signals to the amps.
I like both of my pre-amps and all the controls with great adjustability but now that I have the MiniDSP those controls are redundant and unnecessary. Plus the frequent cleaning and lubing of controls has become tiresome.
I like that the Parasound is a 2.1 channel unit that has sub outputs and a remote control. It gets pretty good reviews and seems to be built well. There are even a couple easy mods with shielding that seem to reap improvements.
My system is a stereo only set-up with subs to augment the bottom end.
I want a new pre-amp and a remote for at least volume and source selection.
My price range is up to a maximum of about $1200.
I've searched on my own and the P5 seems to be the best fit for me but I'm open to other suggestions as well.
Also, does anybody have any impressions of the P5 for better or worse?
-Rob