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Old 12-23-2003, 02:00 PM   #1 of 17
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Ok my friend wants to upgrade from his Elite vsx36 tx receiver and he is considering The 950 and their 200 watt bruiser amp.
But then he could get a great deal on a Parasound 2205AT and the AVC2500u with the bass management upgrade.

Advice?
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Old 12-23-2003, 07:51 PM   #2 of 17
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I used the Parasound 2500 with their 1205 amp (140 watts) for about 3 yrs. Switched to the Atlantic Technologies P2000 processor and their A2000 7 channel amp. The P2000 is a clone of the Outlaw. Same processor, different shell.

Everything sounds better with the P2000, much more open, more definition. 5.1 DD especially. Also, the Outlaw gives you more options, namely 7.1, Cirrus Extra Surround, Pro Logic II.

I can't compare amps for you. I know the Parasound 2205 has a good reputation.

If it were me, I'd go with the Outlaw.

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Old 12-23-2003, 11:34 PM   #3 of 17
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How about the outlaw preamp with the parasound amp? Or are these things only available bundled?
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Old 12-24-2003, 12:36 AM   #4 of 17
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Not at all yo can buy 'em separate.Personally I found much less difference in sound amomg amps,then pre-amps.I would go with the Outlaw.
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Old 12-24-2003, 07:25 AM   #5 of 17
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I have the Outlaw 950 and Parasound power. Fantastic!


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Old 12-30-2003, 01:16 PM   #6 of 17
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Bill,
Any problems with popping or signals dropping out in your combination? Which Parasound amp do you have?
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Old 12-30-2003, 04:58 PM   #7 of 17
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Another vote for the Outlaw pre/pro matched with the Parasound amp.
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Old 12-30-2003, 06:29 PM   #8 of 17
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DanaA,
Are you using this combination? What Parasound AMP? 2205?
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Old 12-30-2003, 06:47 PM   #9 of 17
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No popping noises. Honestly, I can't say I've ever heard of popping noises between the 950 and any amps. Outlaw makes very good products. Parasound does also. As I am not a independently wealthy, I have bought good mid fi products and lived with them until they were incapable of doing the job. When I bought the Outlaw/Parasound combo, I also upgraded my speakers and sub. I took the plunge into DVD and 5.1. Before all of this I was perfectly happy with my mid 80's NAD system (killer at the time). It still plays, just not as my main system. My Outlaw/Parasound/Axiom/SVS system will be my main system for many years. I get giddy watching movies now!

So I guess I recommend the Parasound with the 950.


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Old 12-30-2003, 06:53 PM   #10 of 17
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Bill
Sounds like your purchases are much like mine. Mid-Range products serve me well. First attempt at sperates and I have been told that there is no comparison. Are you running the 1205 or 2205 amp?
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Old 12-30-2003, 07:38 PM   #11 of 17
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Tim,

I'm using the Parasound 1205A amp paired with