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About the HCA-1200
The Parasound HCA-1200 is a precision high current power amplifier designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl. It features a 1kVA toroidal power transformer and a 60,000µF power supply to provide ample power reserve. The amplifier uses a Class A cascode J-FET input stage, MOSFET driver stage, and ultra-fast discrete AB output stage for flawless audio reproduction. It delivers 200 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms stereo, 300 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms stereo, and 600 watts RMS mono into 8 or 4 ohms. The unit has a frequency response of 8Hz to 90kHz, total harmonic distortion under 0.08% at full power, and a damping factor over 120 at 20Hz. It includes gold-plated input jacks, multiple relay protection, and is bridgeable to mono. The amplifier weighs 38 lbs and measures 17 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" high x 12" deep (19" wide with rack mount). It is highly regarded for its robust construction and smooth, clear, powerful sound, making it a vintage masterpiece among audiophiles.
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