HCA-750A vs Emotiva UPA-700
The UPA-700's power @ 8ω is 80W against the HCA-750A's 75W, its power @ 4ω 100W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 116 dB against 105 dB, and its damping factor >500 against >800.
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The Parasound HCA-750A is a high-current power amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking clean, detailed sound with substantial power output. It delivers 75 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms in stereo mode and 250 watts RMS into 8 ohms in bridged mono mode. The amplifier features direct-coupled circuitry with no capacitors or inductors in the signal path, ensuring the cleanest possible sound. It uses hand-matched complementary JFETs in the input stage and eight beta-matched 15 amp, 50 MHz bipolar output transistors. The power supply includes a massive 500 VA toroidal transformer with independent secondary windings for each channel and 28,000 µF of power supply filter capacitance. The HCA-750A operates in high-bias Class A/AB mode, includes DC servo and relay protection circuits, and has gold-plated RCA input jacks and speaker binding posts. It also features rear-mounted gain controls, a ground lift switch, and automatic 12V DC turn-on circuitry. The amplifier is THX certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. and has a dual-mono circuit board layout with independent power supplies for each channel. It weighs approximately 9 kg (22 lbs) and measures 482 x 107 x 330 mm (19 x 3.5 x 11.5 inches). The unit is known for its quiet background, tight and deep bass, and detailed soundstage, making it suitable for a wide range of loudspeakers and listening environments.
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The UPA-700's power @ 8ω is 80W against the HCA-750A's 75W, its power @ 4ω 100W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 116 dB against 105 dB, and its damping factor >500 against >800.
The UPA-200's power @ 8ω is 125W against the HCA-750A's 75W, its power @ 4ω 200W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 105 dB, and its thd 0.030% against 0.060%.
The HCA-1000A's power @ 8ω is 125W against the HCA-750A's 75W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 105 dB, and its power @ 4ω 200W against 125W. Both share damping factor (>800).
The 216 THX's power @ 8ω is 125W against the HCA-750A's 75W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 105 dB, its power @ 4ω 200W against 125W, and its thd 0.030% against 0.060%.
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