Paragon 12A

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Gene

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Paragon 12A
« on: 29 Nov 2012, 07:12 pm »
Hello,


I have a Paragon 12A, and love it.

I've had it now since the early 80's, and I've gotta say, it's an orphan. I've done a lot of research over the years, and no-one has a legible schematic, and although I did have a kind individual send me one, it was really bad, and not readable, and I threw it away.

I would like to talk to anyone, past or present, that has one. Since I don't want to discourage you from telling me anything, (even if I know it already), please tell me all you know. *IF* you have a schematic and/or owners or service manual, I will be happy to buy it off of you, or pay for a copy, PLEASE!

Thanks for your help!

Gene

PS.. .What are the values of the 5 can-caps on the circuit board, for example? (mine are not marked).

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Re: Paragon 12A
« Reply #1 on: 1 Dec 2012, 10:38 am »
I dont know the cap values, but I know a guy that know it, I suggest you PM member XRONX in this link as he know alot about this preamp:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/tubes-valves/104888-capacitor-upgrade-paragon-12a.html

Some photos:
http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/Paragon/Paragon_12a/Paragon_12a.htm
The builder Mark Deneen is now retired:
http://www.juicymusicaudio.com/JuicyMusicAudio/Turning_the_lights_out_web_site.html
but maybe you can reach him in this site:
http://web.archive.org/web/20071108211541/http://www.juicymusicaudio.com/webpages/aboutjma.html