I currently run a Pioneer 811 with a Parasound HCA855a. I have been thinking of getting the 950. Will this be an improvement.
Also will this pair of with the Parasound nicely? or would it be better to get one of the Outlaw combos and sell the Parasound?

Also do any others use the 950 with any parasound amps ...if so do you like it?

Thanks,

Chad

I know that michaelstano runs his 950 through a couple of Parasound amps quite happily. I wouldn't see any need to replace the amp if you are currently happy with it. As for the effect of changing from the 811 to the 950, I'd expect it to be comparable to upgrading from 1050 (as pre/pro) to 950, which was a great upgrade for me.

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gonk -- Saloon Links | Pre/Pro Comparison Chart | 950 Review

As Gonk noted, I couple my 950 to 3 Parasound 1000A amps, Klipsch speakers, and an SVS sub. I have not used the 950 with any other amp, so I can't testify to an A-B comparison. However, I am quite pleased, and having recently had the opportunity to listen to several other mid-fi systems, I wouldn't trade.

Cburbs, trust me...it is a great combo.

Thanks for the info guys....

I ordered the 950 today....not sure if I will live as the other half doesn't know. I am going to compare it with my current setup. Pioneer 811/Parasound 855a.
I am also going to be comparing a Pioneer 53tx with the Parasound amp. as well as maybe a SHerbourn 5210(this is to mainly compare it to the Parasound amp)

later............

Good for you Chad! Sorry I can't make the demos, but my personal life is nuts right now. I am quite sure you will be happy with the 950. Now if only you get the Axioms....(just kidding!)

Oh yes, The Axioms are awesome !!!!!

Hi Will,
What Parasound amps are you running? I have become addicted to the older Parasound stuff and have acquired a small arsenal of their equipment. From memory you are also running the Axiom M80Ti speakers making our systems very similar. I was looking for additional opinions on the Outlaw/Parasound/Axiom combo.
Thanks,
Greg

Willscary has the Parasound HCA855a/Outlaw 950/Axiom 80/QS8's/VP150. I don't think he has his system up and running.
He was kind enough to bring the 950 and Axiom 80's over to my house for a listen...no complaints here.

I will have the Outlaw Thursday and will have it hooked up to my Parasound HCA855a also. I run Acoustic Research Hi Res speakers all the way around. I am going to test the 950 with a Sherbourn 5210 also and will compare it against the Pioneer 43tx/53tx not sure on which one I can get my hands on yet.

[This message has been edited by cburbs (edited March 23, 2004).]