ParasoundHalo A-21usedParasound Halo A-21 Amplifier 250W THXFixed price, no offers please. Parasound Halo A21 Amplifier 250W THX in Silver (Black Also Available) This A21 is in near mint condition with no scratches or signs of use. It comes complete w...1599.00

Parasound Halo A-21 Amplifier 250W THX

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Parasound Halo A21 Amplifier 250W THX in Silver (Black Also Available)



This A21 is in near mint condition with no scratches or signs of use.  It comes complete with power cord, and printed manual.   Will be professionally boxed for safe arrival.




We have several of these in black and silver so please drop us a note if you require more than one for a spectacular home theater setup. 




The parts quality on this piece are truly remarkable for the price range.  Its no surprise that its won so many accolades.  



Editors' Choice Award Winner 2013 - The Absolute Sound Magazine



"Best Solid-State Amplifier" 2008/2009 - The Absolute Sound Magazine



250-Watt THX Ultra II Amp Hits a 'Home Run'


Parasound's Halo A21 two-channel power amplifier has the brute force you need for ultra-realistic musical reproduction and hair-raising movie soundtracks. Its raw power is matched by elegant circuit design from audio guru John Curl in collaboration with CTC Builders.




"Highly Suitable for Driving Anything"


The Absolute Sound magazine rated the Halo A21 as the "Best Solid-State Amplifier" in the Winter 08 / Spring 09 issue, praising it as "highly suitable for driving anything from power-hungry planars like Maggies to low-sensitivity acoustic suspension cones."


The A21 is the two-channel version of Parasound's benchmark A51 five-channel amp, which the May 2003 issue of DVD Etc. magazine said hit the "proverbial home run." Matched JFET inputs, MOSFET drivers, and high-current bipolar outputs contribute to its exceptional performance.




"Close Enough to the Very Best"


The Absolute Sound magazine awarded the Halo A21 its "Editors' Choice" recommendation for 2012. "Though not the last word in solid-state amplification, the A21 comes close enough to the very best, at such an affordable price…"


"Its luxurious appearance is more than skin deep. Parasound’s A21 dispensed truly sumptuous sound," notes England's Hi-Fi News magazine for November 2011. "Demonstrating the control and grip of the Bryston and Anthem but with the velvety midband richness of the ATC, the Parasound’s ability to resolve detail, while remaining composed and easy on the ear, proved the equal of my ‘reference’ Levinson amplifier."




Balanced Inputs and Discrete Circuits


The A21 boasts balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors. Beautifully implemented high-bias Class A / AB operation makes the most of an impressive 250-watt-per-channel power output at 8 ohms and 400-watts-per-channel at 4 ohms. The 1.2 kVA encapsulated toroidal power transformer with independent secondary windings for each channel and 100,000 µF power supply filter capacitance delivers an impressive current capacity of 60 amps per channel. The direct-coupled design uses no capacitors or inductors in signal path. The complementary MOSFET driver stage relies on the firepower of 16 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors and works in combination with a JFET input stage.




'Instant Warm-up' Feature


Like all the other amps in the Halo product series, the A21 has Parasound's exclusive bias circuit, which permits the amplifier to sound perfect from the instant it's turned on, rather than having to wait for bias to gradually build up as the amp warms up over time. Very high bias allows greater Class operating range than others. Even Halo's implementation of its automatic turn-on feature is exceptional. Special relays bypass the AC "soft start" circuitry after it's done its job for the purest AC and the purest sound.




And That's Not All…


AC present, channel status, and high temperature indicators team up with DC Servo and relay protection circuits to keep this powerhouse running safely at peak performance for years of reliable service. Auto turn-on by 12-volt trigger or audio signal simplifies home theater and multi-room operation. Other features include heavy-duty 24k gold-plated five-way speaker terminals, gold-plated RCA input jacks, and a rear-panel ground lift switch.



WHO WE ARE 


Skyfi.nyc is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning and reselling of select high end audio equipment.  



We only buy equipment the we admire and are passionate about.  No mid-fi, no gimmicks and no junk.  



Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ year of experience in the Hifi world.  If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specification it will not be sold.  We are select about the equipment we purchase focusing in mostly analogue high build quality American and European built units which we find to have an incredible long lifespan while maintaining good sonics.  



Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Project and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts and service support.  If you are local and are looking for any new equipment for the above mentioned manufacturers, please drop us a line as we can arrange both sales and professional installation in the tri-state area.    



TRADE IN POLICY 


We accept trade-ins of equal or lesser value under certain conditions just ask and let us know the exact model, condition and what accessories are included such as a box, remote, manual etc.  We will only consider high end equipment from mainstream manufacturers such as McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Krell, etc. and would typically pass on displays, projectors, receivers, dated processors and mid-fi equipment of any type.  We will offer a fair value for your equipment but keep in mind we are running a business and will need to be able to sell the equipment at a profit after investing a great deal of time and resources in testing, certifying, repairing, cleaning and packaging the incoming equipment.  If your looking for top dollar we suggest attempting to sell it directly to an end user.  



HOW TO VISIT US


We are currently operating from a residence in Ridgewood NJ.  Your welcomed to make an appointment if there is a piece of equipment you would like to see in operation before or after purchase.  We have a well equipped, dedicated listening room with tons of equipment of all makes and models.  We are not a store so please don’t make an appointment if your just curious as how a speaker or piece of equipped sounds.  In essence no tire kickers please.  



If you are in NYC and cannot make it out to Ridgewood, we can arrange pickup in Union Square (14th Street) after the purchase.   You can call or text  646 852 2073 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.  



Thanks for looking and please send us your email address if you would like to receive a list of the equipment we receive from time to time.  We promise not to bombard you with junk email.  

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