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Parasound HCA-1200II Specifications

Continuous Power Output - Stereo

205 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz,  8 

, both channels driven

315 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz,  4 

, both channels driven

Continuous Power Output - Mono

625 watts RMS, 20Hz-201kHz, 8 

Current Capacity

40 amperes continuous
57 amperes peak

Slew Rate

>130V/

µ

second

Frequency Response

8Hz-150kHz, +0/-3dB at 1 watt

Total Harmonic Distortion

< 0.06% at full power
< 0.03% typical levels

TIM

Unmeasurable

IM Distortion

< 0.04%

Dynamic Headroom

> 2dB

lnterchannel Crosstalk

> 80dB at 1kHz
> 63dB at 10kHz

lnput lmpedance

42k

lnput Sensitivity

1.4V for rated output
1.0V for 28.28V output, THX reference level

S/N Ratio

> 110dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted

Damping Factor

> 600 at 20Hz

Dimensions

19" wide x 5.5  high x 13" deep

Weight

37 lbs. net

Summary of Contents for HCA-1200II

Page 1: ...CA1200II has greater operational flexibility and power than most other power amplifiers you may have encountered so please take a few moment to read these instructions thoroughly so you may fully unde...

Page 2: ...Input jacks 2 Input level controls 3 Mono bridge mode selector switch 4 Channels 1 2 4 8 speaker terminals 5 Main Fuse 6 AC cord connector Front Panel 1 Power Switch 2 Standby Operation LEDs 3 Curren...

Page 3: ...level sources placed too close to your HCA 1200II might pick up some hum radiated from its enormous power supply Rack Mounting your HCA 1200II Your HCA 1200II can be mounted in a space slightly highe...

Page 4: ...power amplifier terminals Polarity is marked separately for both stereo and bridged connections Mono Speaker Connection When you bridge the left and right channels you connect your speakers to the co...

Page 5: ...f position The HCA 1200II includes an audiophile grade detachable AC cord We recommend that you use only this cord and try to make direct connection to the AC wall outlet Connection to a flimsy extens...

Page 6: ...ndicate overload of the power supply just before the onset audible distortion In virtually all imaginable listening situations these LEDs will rarely illuminate Level Controls Each channel has a separ...

Page 7: ...e the trouble may be caused by another component or even a defective hookup cable However if the same channel is at fault when you reverse the Left and Right channel pair cables to your HCA 1200II tur...

Page 8: ...s peak Slew Rate 130V second Frequency Response 8Hz 150kHz 0 3dB at 1 watt Total Harmonic Distortion 0 06 at full power 0 03 typical levels TIM Unmeasurable IM Distortion 0 04 Dynamic Headroom 2dB lnt...

Page 9: ...istors Output transistors direct coupled to speakers without LRC network DC servo direct coupled audio circuits with 3Hz roll off Linear tracking instantaneous acting DC servos High bias Class AB oper...

Page 10: ...ine John has published definitive articles on advanced circuit design and the influence of different capacitor types on the reproduction of music He designed the Denneson JC 80 preamplifier Symmetry e...

Page 11: ...ng or operation with load impedances contrary to printed instructions This warranty applies only to units used in residential non commercial situations The warran tor assumes no liability for property...

Page 12: ...feel the resulting sonic improvements are significant and justified However to insure safe and reliable operation it is very important that the amplifier has plenty of ventila tion to prevent overheat...

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