Parasound Stereo Amplifier A21+

Changes from the original A 21→A 21+

• 250 → 300 Watts (8Ω)
• 400 → 500 Watts (4Ω)
• 750 → 1000 Watts (bridged)
• Filter cap: 88,000 uF → 108,000 uF
• S/N: 112dB → 115 dB
• THD (at full power): 0.2% → 0.1%
• Crosstalk (20kHz): 63dB → 70dB
• Transformer size: 1.2 kVA → 1.3 kVA
• Weight: 60 LB → 71 LB
• Refined Halo cosmetic with aluminum end caps & gold highlights
• Updated rear panel with heavy duty speaker terminals from JC 5
• Upgraded internal gold on gold audio connections
• Updated auto turn on circuit

All Features

• 300 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, both channels driven
• 500 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS, both channels driven
• 1000 watts x 1 @ 8 Ω, in bridged mode
• Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
• High bias Class A/AB operation
• 60 amperes peak current per channel
• Stable with speaker impedance dips to 1.5 Ω
• Balanced inputs with discrete circuits
• CHK Infinium, custom 5-way speaker binding posts
• Gold-plated RCA input & loop output jacks
• Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors
• DC Servo and relay protection circuits
• AC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass
• JFET input stage, MOSFET driver stage
• 16 beta-matched 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
• 1.3 kVA shielded toroid transformer w/ independent windings for each channel
• Independent power supplies for input stage, driver stage and output stage
• 108,000 µF filter capacitors for output stages
• Full power is rated all the way down to 5Hz for unrestricted low-end bass
• Harris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diode rectifiers
• Automatic turn-on by 12 V trigger or audio sensing
• 4 rack space chassis with rear carry handles
• Rack mount hardware is included
• Available in silver or black

Specifications

 Power Output – Stereo Mode (0.1% THD)
 300 watts x 2, 8 Ω both channels driven
 500 watts x 2, 4 Ω both channels driven

 Power Output – Bridged Mode (0.1% THD)
 1000 watts x 1, 8 Ω
 Bridged 4 Ω operation is not recommended

 Power measurement are at 120 VAC:
 0.1% THD, RMS continuous power,
 full audio band (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

 Current Capacity
 60 amps peak, per channel

 Slew Rate
 > 130 volts per microsecond

 Frequency Response
 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB

 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
 < 0.1 % at full power
 < 0.03 % at typical listening levels

 IM Distortion
 < 0.04 %

 TIM
 Unmeasurable

 Inter-channel Crosstalk
 > 80 dB at 1 kHz
 > 70 dB at 20 kHz

 Input Impedance
 Unbalanced: 33 kΩ
 Balanced: 66 kΩ,(33 kΩ per leg)

 Total Gain
 29 dB

Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω
Unbalanced: 1 V
Balanced: 1 V per leg

S/N Ratio
> 115 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 110 dB, input shorted, unweighted

Damping Factor
> 1100 at 20 Hz

DC Trigger Requirements
+9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA

Audio Trigger Requirements
2 mV - 10 mV

XLR Pin Identification
1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)

Dimensions
Width: 17-5/8" (448 mm)
Height without feet: 7-1/8" (181 mm)
Height with feet: 7-3/4" " (197 mm)
Depth: 20" (508 mm)
Depth with cables: 21-1/2" (546 mm)

Net Weight
71 lb. (32.2 kg)

Shipping Weight
88 lb. (39.9 kg)

Power Requirement
Standby: 1 Watt
Idle (no music playing): 160 Watts
Typical Listening levels: 300 Watts
Maximum: 1400 Watts

Positive Feedback January 2019
"The A 21+ represents a new unparalleled value in amplifier performance. Details like soundstage depth, focus, and texture is where the A 21+ puts real distance from the A 21. The A 21+ is exceptional and provided an awe-striking feel."