A decade ago, $300 at the pawn shop picked up a pair of Parasound HCA-1500A that I used to bi-amp Acoustic Research AR-9. I sold the whole system a year later to finance the move into the first house with my partner. But even now, I suspect the Parasound were the best solid state power amps I’ve yet owned.
So, this morning, when I saw the matching John Curl-designed P/LD-1500 Line Drive preamp for short money on Facebook, I pounced.
Am I deliberately moving my system towards 90s mid-fi? Er, no. But I stilI can’t seem to turn down a good deal, and at the moment, I’m not regretting this latest purchase one bit.
Anyway, here’s some pictures. Lookit them Black Gates and fancy Nichicons!
So, this morning, when I saw the matching John Curl-designed P/LD-1500 Line Drive preamp for short money on Facebook, I pounced.
Am I deliberately moving my system towards 90s mid-fi? Er, no. But I stilI can’t seem to turn down a good deal, and at the moment, I’m not regretting this latest purchase one bit.
Anyway, here’s some pictures. Lookit them Black Gates and fancy Nichicons!