I've been thinking lately about upgrading my Harman Kardon HK3475 stereo receiver to a preamp/power amp setup. I've been looking specifically at the Parasound Model 275 power amp in combination with the Parasound Model 2100 preamp since this combination falls within my budget. I've read some nice things about Parasound gear but I can't find much information on their "New Classic" line. I've written to Parasound sales and they've assured me that 75w per side @ 8-ohms should be plenty of clean power to run my somewhat inefficient B&W DM12 bookshelf speakers in a cluttered 13' by 13' by x 8' room.
Has anyone had the pleasure of using one or both of these pieces? Alternately, does anyone have any recommendations on a similarly priced (around $1000) separates solution?
Thanks, all!
I've been thinking lately about upgrading my Harman Kardon HK3475 stereo receiver to a preamp/power amp setup. I've been looking specifically at the Parasound Model 275 power amp in combination with the Parasound Model 2100 preamp since this combination falls within my budget. I've read some nice things about Parasound gear but I can't find much information on their "New Classic" line. I've written to Parasound sales and they've assured me that 75w per side @ 8-ohms should be plenty of clean power to run my somewhat inefficient B&W DM12 bookshelf speakers in a cluttered 13' by 13' by x 8' room.
Has anyone had the pleasure of using one or both of these pieces? Alternately, does anyone have any recommendations on a similarly priced (around $1000) separates solution?
Thanks, all!