Description: Solid-state preamplifier with three line-level inputs, one MM phono input, two tape loops, and bass and treble controls. Specifications: Frequency response (line): 10Hz–80kHz ±0.05dB (tone defeat on). Input impedance: 47k ohms in parallel with 150pF (phono), 47k ohms (line). Measured output impedance: 700 ohms (main). Maximum output level: 10V RMS at less than 0.02% THD. Sensitivity (phono): 2.6mV RMS input at 1kHz for 1V output. Sensitivity (line): 200mV RMS input at 1kHz for 1V output. Maximum input levels at 1kHz: 220mV (phono), 2V (line). S/N ratio (A-weighted): 85dB (phono), 104dB (line).
Dimensions: 17.25" W by 9.5" D by 2.5" H. Weight: 11 lb.
Price: $395 (1988); no longer availabe (2018). Approximate number of dealers: 70.
Manufacturer: Parasound Products Inc., 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 (1988); 2250 McKinnon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124. (2018). Tel: (415) 397-7100. Tel: (415) 397-0144. Web: www.parasound.com.
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COMMENTS
... a John Curl design - or did he become associated with Parasound at a later date?
Who knew that WIMA made polystyrene film capacitors - and in a 3.3µF value, no less?
30 years ago, and with a budget of about $500 for a preamp, I'd have also wanted to compare the Onkyo P-304, the NAD 1300 and the Hafler DH-110.
Was this preamplifier a John Curl design
I don't believe so.
30 years ago, and with a budget of about $500 for a preamp, I'd have also wanted to compare the Onkyo P-304, the NAD 1300 and the Hafler DH-110.
We'll be posting my review of the NAD 1300 in a couple of weeks.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
Hasn't Richard Schram been complaining about "Off-Shore" manufacturing control ?
How can an Company "Sell" Asian built, Sealed Boxes thru a USA Fulfillment Center and not expect problems like "popping" ?
Schiit Quality Checks 100% on products that cost a small fraction of what Parasound presented 40 Years Ago. Schiit Manufactures their Luck !
Damit, Schiit has a shit Name but how they manufacture makes me Proud of them.
PS Audio too !
Outfits that set out to manufacture their own Good Luck are the ones I have time for : Stereophile, PS Audio & Paul McGowan , Schiit Audio despite their horrendous Name......
I'll be "pointing-out" this Review to folks that "Claim" Stereophile only does Kisssy Nice Reviews.
Tony in Michigan
We are in good hands with Stereophile and JA at the helm (and as the master & commander) :-) ...............
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