Parasound or Forte


I'm trying to choose between two solid state
amps, the Parasound HCA 1000 and Forte Model 5
to run my 4 Ohm dynamic minimonitors. I also use subwoofer.

Both are rated at 200W into 4 Ohms, but I understand the
Forte 5 features higher bias current and runs several more Watts of Class-A before going to class AB operation. I read it haslower overall feedback and is a simpler circuit.

The Parasound is a more recent model and supposedly
has better parts quality, but is a more complex design.

Have heard them in two seperate systems, but together.

I listen to Jazz & Classical, primarily acoustic music, but haven't been able to do any direct A/B comparisons yet.

Any opinions?

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chasmo

Showing 1 response by gundam91

Actually Forte Model 4 is the Class A version of Model 6. (Not Model 5) I used to own a Model 6. I believe it's a Nelson Pass design. There was an article in Stereophile about the Model 4 and 6. Basically, he designed the Model 4 in pure class A, and the company wanted to put out a product with higher power rating, so he converted the Model 4 to Class AB to give it a 200WPC output.

FrankC