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ATC P1 Pro amp vs. Parasound JC-5 amp

I've considered that at some point I would upgrade from my ATC P1 Pro amp to a Parasound JC-5 amp. To me both of these are in the sweet spot of their price range. I can't imagine spending more in my 9 ft by 12 ft listening room. Just curious if anyone out there have heard both and would it be a worthy upgrade? Or perhaps you have suggestions of other amps in the $6,500 price range of the JC-5? (I'd likely purchase used for $4,000 give or take) Would that money be far better spent somewhere else in my system such as a speaker upgrade?

milkdudd
avanti1960
1,411 posts
 

what preamp and speakers?

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russ69
3,360 posts
 

What about the Parasound A21+ for a more budget friendly solution?

urbie
275 posts
 

I think the best thing you could do is get a bigger room man that's tiny.

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curiousjim
4,232 posts
 

You might consider a Hegel H390. Class A/B, 250 watts into 8 ohms.It’s neutral to slightly warm sounding.

$6500

It’s what I currently have. 😁

milkdudd OP
63 posts
 

Thanks for all the responses and I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. Besides the P150 pro amp I have the following in my system:

Violetric V281 preamp/headphone amp

Usher Dancer Mini-X DMD speakers on sound anchor stands

Gustard A22 dac with U18 DDC and a C18 master clock

Onkyo C-7000R CD player

Rega RP6 turntable / Onkyo P-3000R preamp for phono

Solid silver bi-wired speaker cables and interconnects

12" Jamo subwoofer

 

 

 

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