If it were me and i wanted that 3d hifi sound as OP describes, I would want to know what speakers, what pre amp, how big the room is, etc. That amp could be a perfect match or a horrible one, depending on speakers It does offer gobs of power and is 4ohm stable.. I would really try to steer you towards tubes, might as well really hear the magic.if thats the goal. . The poster who says its pure class A, is misinformed, its an AB amp. Its also not very smooth in the midrange for an audiophile grade amp. I'm not a fan of Jfet input and mosfet driver stage myself,
Opinions on Parasound A21 & A21+
I have been informed that the sonics of both the older and new Parasound A21s are very similar. I have never heard a Parasound product, let alone this model. Forgetting for this moment system synergy, how good do you rate is this amplifier? In basic sound character, is it a smooth operator with a non grainy, non fatiguing signature, that with proper systems matching will throw a 3d soundstage? Is it the entry-way to a high end, high power amplifier? Please feel free to provide any down sides to this amplifier. Last, what other amplifiers new or used in this $2,500-$3,100 price range would you consider? I will mention that I generally hold onto my amplifiers for a long while so I prefer to buy new.
I have scoured and read many prior posts on this subject, but would just like some current opinions. Thanks in advance.
I have scoured and read many prior posts on this subject, but would just like some current opinions. Thanks in advance.