Alternate for Parasound P5 Pre

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Yes the P7 has bass management like the P5. But it's fixed at 50,80hz or full. You can not fine tune it. I have always set mine at 80 or full anyways when it called for it.

XO @ 80Hz is good for me too.

A million years ago in a galaxy far far away when I was all about analog, I was seriously going to buy the P7. I thought the P7 was the coolest idea back then (I used to have 4 analog stereo preamps for 7.1 sound ).

 

[ematthews]

Ha Ha... I will keep my stereo and HT separate. I have to anyways. My wife is watching TV when I listen to music. Only time I use the HT is during movies. So I will still have two systems in the house. However my music system will be 2.1 or 5.1 depending on what I am listening to or watching a music BD/DVD. Pairing with the Oppo 105 and a 50in Panasonic plasma. All I need is a center channel and a few more modules for the ATI.

 

[highfigh]

Looks like Parasound did not pay their hosting fees. Can anyone see their website?

Does the P7 have bass management like the P5?

I talked with them yesterday and was told they know about the web site problem and are working on it- didn't sound like a payment issue.

This link shows 'analog bass management', but doesn't indicate crossover/HP settings & adjustment.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAHAP7

The manual shows that the crossover can be set to 50Hz, 80Hz or off for LP and HP, with LP level control.

 

[highfigh]

Nice. That new integrated is tempting. I wonder if they will repair out of warranty stuff. My zDac on/off button does not stay in sometimes and I will have to push it in a few times before it sticks.

I would call and ask.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Ha Ha... I will keep my stereo and HT separate. I have to anyways. My wife is watching TV when I listen to music. Only time I use the HT is during movies. So I will still have two systems in the house. However my music system will be 2.1 or 5.1 depending on what I am listening to or watching a music BD/DVD. Pairing with the Oppo 105 and a 50in Panasonic plasma. All I need is a center channel and a few more modules for the ATI.

Yeah, upgrading the AT2002 to the AT2005 is a good idea.

I also have 2 systems; one system for Music & HT since both music and movies deserve the best system; one system for parties.

 

[adk highlander]

I would call and ask.

I will as soon as the site is up and I can get the number.

<threadjack> On another note. As a dealer do you know the gain difference between the single ended and balanced connections to an A23? I changed over to balanced connections this morning and I swear it sound better but I am sure it is just louder. My office neighbor was complaining that I needed to turn it down and I have been using this system for a while and know what volume levels I can go to without bothering anyone. </threadjack>

Either way I am enjoying my office system with renewed enthusiasm.

 

[Cos]

Looks like Parasound did not pay their hosting fees. Can anyone see their website?

Does the P7 have bass management like the P5?

No I spoke to Parasound, their Hosting Partner had legal issues to due with some specific font or something, it should be back up soon.

 

[GO-NAD!]

Ha Ha TLS Guy. You know me pretty well. I guess I did ask this before, just didn't remember it. This was a spur of the moment question since I just found out I have to send the Parasound back. I will take all of your suggestion and make a good decision with the info.

The Doc's advice was excellent. I have a DCX2496 which, in addition to high/low pass crossover, offers capability of EQ for acoustically-challenged rooms.

The advantage of using an external crossover, such as the CX2310 or DCX2496, is that the pre-amp/amp or integrated amp choices are unlimited. And, if I can figure out incorporating such a unit in a 2-channel system (I got lots of info from these forums), anyone can.