Parasound jc 1 power amplifier according to john curl the parasound jc 1 power amplifier cannot be improved, because it is already at the pinnacle of solid state circuit design. Parasound jc1 power amplifier according to john curl the parasound jc1 power amplifier cannot be improved, because it is already at the pinnacle of solid state circuit design. This san franciscobased company has for years offered well made, goodvalue products that compete principally with other valuepriced. May 25, 2015 part of me wants to stay pure 2 channel and save for the pw dac and the jc2 pre to go with the jc1s. And parasound s richard schram had sent along a pair of halo jc 1 monoblocks for me to use with the jc 2. Parasound halo jc2 preamplifier and jc1 power amplifers. This amplifier is very powerful, but it lacks the jc 1s much larger heat sinks, twice the power supply, and better connectors, wiring, and circuit layout. It can capture a bach harpsichord piece without sounding tinny, as it can. The jc 2 bp is identical to the the original jc 2 stereo preamplifier, with the addition. The parasound staff unpacking your jc 1 unpack your jc 1 from the shipping carton, remove the enclosed ac power cord, the small l shaped metal rack mounts, and the gray control wire with a submini 2. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The jc 2 bp comes with an allnew remote control how the jc 2 bp connects to your surround system.
Insgesamt aus messtechnischer sicht ein gut gelungenes gerat mit sauberen werten in allen disziplinen. Parasound halo jc2bp preamp with home theater bypass. With a rated output of 800 into 4 ohms, rising to 1. According to parasounds richard schram, the original jc3s design began as a phono preamp retrofit for the jc2 line stage with separate small circuit boards for each. Az ic9001 peg216a 18as laban ac in wakeup 2,5vac merek. Parasounds chief designer for their amplifiers was john curl. Halo by parasound jc 2 bp line level stereo preamplifier for the music purist halo by parasound is our premier line of amplifiers and preamplifiers. Mar 14, 2008 so when parasound prexy richard schram emailed me, after last years home entertainment show, to ask if he could drop round with a sample of his new, curldesigned halo jc 2 line preamplifier, he didnt need to twist my arm too much.
Parasound jc2 preamplifier ss by transam general audio topics that dont fit into specific categories. Parasound has also been shipping jc 2s with this new remote control since july. The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual and instruction book. John curls ctc builders, creators of the famed jc 1, designed the jc 2 to be parasound s next legend. Sep 16, 2010 parasound has also been shipping jc 2s with this new remote control since july. I have a very good condition parasound jc2 preamplifier for sale. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste.
The biggest collection of parasound manuals and schematics. Download the parasound p3 manuals for free hifi manuals. Parasound halo jc 1 monaural amplifier allegrosound. The new jc 3 phono preamplifier joins a long list of parasound products such as, inwall loudspeakers, amplifiers, preamplifiers and tuners. Z ultracompact component the zdac hails from parasounds zline of ultracompact components that includes the zamp v. The second i powered up, i noticed a very substantial improvement in all aspects of sound quality. Halo by parasound debuts a 23 stero power amplifier. Parasound s chief designer for their amplifiers was john curl. Parasound jc1 power amplifier audiogon discussion forum. Another part wants to spend money on a pair of subs, easily integrated using the p5s crossover function and dedicated subouts. Parasound jc 3 phono preamplifier treat your vinyl collection. Curls experience included hardware such as the classic mark levinson jc 2, the sota head amplifier, and the vendetta preamplifier. Finally, the jc 3 has an onboard ac line conditioner to filter out high frequency noise and distortion that may be present on your ac power line.
In the spirit of the jc 1, parasound commissioned john curl and ctc builders to design a two channel preampli. My current system includes theta transport, camelot uther iv dac, aesthetix calypso preamp,rogue m150 amps and tara labs air 1 interconnects and speaker cable. Like any good preamplifier, its primary function is to get out of the way of the signal coming from the. The jc 2 was originally conceived by parasound president, richard schram, as a companion for the famed halo jc 1 mono power ampli.
Halo by parasound jc 2 bp line level stereo preamplifier. Parasound zampv3 sch service manual download, schematics. Parasound manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. The service manual functions as a repair guide for troubleshooting and sometimes contains tips for refurbishing and modifications. The amplifiers exterior can easily be cleaned with a soft cloth premoistened only with a few drops of water or glass cleaner. Currently using a ps audio gcph vpi scout, hana sl. The c 2 from parasound is an extremely flexible and well equipped audiovideo controller with good technical specifications. We encourage you to read this entire manual to learn all the features and capabilities of your new jc 1 amplifier. The sound of jazz cs 8040, a 1958 columbia 6eye recorded live in late 1957 in astonishing stereo at columbias 30th street studio a former church the day before the live television show of the same name presents a great phono preamp challenge in terms of 3 dimensional space reproduction, dynamic swings, transient speed and clarity and timbral accuracy. Many home theater buyers are fond of the stereo systems that they already own and paid big bucks for, those that dont already have a stereo might find that they can afford a lot more two channel gear than 7. A mono switch can improve the sound of mono and older lps, and a built in ac line conditioner prevents ac noise from polluting the circuits. My guess is that the parasound halo jc2 can compete successfully against preamps, solidstate or tubed, that sell for twice the price or more. He also wrote several definitive articles on circuit design and the influence of capacitor design on sound quality. Unfollow parasound amplifier to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Part of me wants to stay pure 2 channel and save for the pw dac and the jc2 pre to go with the jc1s. The halo jc 2 is a pure analog preamplifier that is the product of pure genius. Phono preamplifier, the junior, is a fantastic boon to audiophiles everywhere who love getting the best out of their lps, but do not have deep pockets. It has a very impressive parts list, features list, and specifications list.
It has silver faceplate and comes with manual and remote and will ship double boxed in original boxes. I just finished incorporating the jc 2 into my rig. So when parasound prexy richard schram emailed me, after last years home entertainment show, to ask if he could drop round with a sample of his new, curldesigned halo jc 2 line preamplifier, he didnt need to twist my arm too much. The jacks labeled 3 and 4 are activated when you press the trigger on button on the remote control. The parasound halo jc 2 is a semimassproduced preamp that has the sound of smallproduction run boutique gear. First, hats off to parasound for not bowing to convention and badging its new, hotrodded version of the original jc 3 phonostage with the shopworn cliche reference or signature edition. Curlthompson tweaked circuits to further reduce the jc 3 silent background noise. San francisco california is known for many things, the golden gate bridge, the pyramid building, fishermans wharf and for us audiophiles, being the home of. We have a variety of product lines and highend name brands to choose from. Heavy on heritage if you arent old enough to know about john curl, suffice it to say that he was responsible for more than a handful of legendary designs and one of the worlds greatest phonostages, the vendetta researcha product still held in great esteem by many audiophiles. And parasounds richard schram had sent along a pair of halo jc 1 monoblocks for me to use with the jc 2. Of course i could not disagree with john, afterall he is the solid state guru. This dual mono design has each channel contained in its own aluminium housing. Like the jc1, the jc2 is up there with the best of them, but down to earth in.
According to parasounds richard schram, the original jc3s design began as a phono preamp retrofit for the jc2 line stage with separate small circuit boards for each channel. Parasound, one of the audio industrys top manufacturers of highend audio components, has introduced a new version of the widely acclaimed, john curl designed, halo jc 2 stereo preamplifier. It delivers greater detail yet seems more relaxed, delivers larger sound. Quest for sound is a highend audio equipment retailer. Parasound halo jc2 preamplifier and jc1 power amplifers hi. Parasound halo a23 amplifier in silver excellent condition. Parasound halo jc 2 bp line preamplifier galen carol audio. Parasound har klart a oppna utrolige 116 db i signalstoyforhold ved a isolere dualmono kretsene bak 1 cm tykk skjerming. Curls experience included hardware such as the classic mark levinson jc2, the sota head amplifier, and the vendetta preamplifier. Parasound updates classic halo jc 2 preamp with ht bypass.
Maintaining your parasound jc 1 your parasound jc 1 power amplifier requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside. A fiveyear effort by curl and parasound, and sweeping circuit improvements. Discontinued products halo c 2 surround controller. The parasound jc 2 is a stereo preamplifier with a home theater bypass function. The company is known for making quality products while keeping costs to a minimum. Parasound avc2500 serial communication command set 30. Circuit board designer carl thompson revised the potentiometer. Parasound jc 1 amplifier owners manual pdf download. Page 1 jc 1 amplifier owners guide page 2 here at parasound, we design our products to perform at a higher level of flexibility and sonic performance than you may have expected. And second, and more importantly, if youre a current owner of the parasound jc 3 phonostage, dont panic. It helps the jc1 power amps through a huge soundstage. Parasound the company started, in this city by the bay. Depending on the speakers, the jc 2 s sonic personality worked better with the softer, warmer amplifiers, such as the boulder and the levinson monoblocks.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not remove its top cover. The parasound halo jc 2 preamplifier now you know what the initials stand for was designed by john curl, in collaboration with carl thompson and the late bob crump. Dynaudio focus 380 speakers chord electronics high end hi fi show munich. The jc 2 bp has bypass circuitry and special software control which allow. While you are unpacking your new amplifier, inspect. Upgraded and enhanced, parasound has added more than gofaster stripes onto its new phono amplifier. Parasound halo jc 2 bp er en ren analog forforsterker, og et product av ekte genier. When all things are considered, transparency is a twoedged sword. The parasound halo jc 1 monoblock amplifiers by wayne donnelly. This eliminates a potential source of noise before it ever reaches the jc 3 power transformer. Aug, 2017 dynaudio focus 380 speakers chord electronics high end hi fi show munich. The problem is the gap between home theater systems and hiend stereo systems. Depending on the speakers, the jc 2s sonic personality worked better with the softer, warmer amplifiers, such as the boulder and the levinson monoblocks. Parasound jc 2 bp preamplifier with bypassaudio advisor.
Parasound hcaa service manual download, schematics. The jc1 power amplifier has been parasounds flagship since 2003, and is a bit of a monster. The new parasound halo jc 2 bp adds a home theater bypass function that allows this preamplifier and its companion power amplifier and speakers to be connected as the front left and rightchannels of a surround sound home theater system. Everything is separated out to avoid components talking to each other, out of turn. The design team achieves an amazing 116 db signaltonoise ratio with the jc 2 by isolating its dualmono audio circuits from the power supply by placing them. Two of the 12 volt trigger output jacks labeled 1 and 2 are live whenever the jc 2 is turned on. Their electronics are respected for both performance. The following downloads are available for the jc 2 two channel preamplifier. Parasound jc 3 phono preamplifier treat your vinyl collection right.
The new parasound halo jc 2 bp adds a home theater bypass function that. Variable mc load adjust independent for each channel from 50550 ohms with dual gang potentiometers specially made for parasound by vishay. Parasound jc 3 phono preamplifier treat your vinyl. Below you will found our manuals on the parasound p3. For nearly one and a half decades halo products have had a reputation for going headtohead with some of the most expensive reference equipment on the market while costing a fraction of the price. For more than twenty years parasound has been a name synonymous with unequaled value. The parasound halo jc 2 is a linelevel preamplifier that delivers superlative sound. In a sense, the jc 1 started in 1989 with the parasound hca2200 amplifier, which after a number of prototypes and modifications over the years evolved into the hca3500. I started listening to the new set up about ten minutes ago. Parasound halo jc 1 monoblock amplifier high value at a lowish price. It is truly exceptional in comparison with my, admittedly older, preamps. The halo by parasound jc 2 bp line level preamplifier. Parasound audio the halo series jc 2 bp stereo preamp. Parasound halo jc 2 stereo preamplifier with signature edition upgrade included please visit.
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