It is a testament to John Curl's and (his associate) Carl Thompson's design capabilities, and Parasound's C.E.O. If you watch the video of Richard Schram on Youtube he says they can do that because they know which parts make the most difference and they budget accordingly to hit this price point. The JC2 was designed to partner the JC1 monos which you might remember I have Edited May 17 by Darren69 The feedback period is over for this ad, so feedback is no longer allowed. At $5,999, the Anthem STR amplifier carries the same retail price tag as the Parasound JC 5. "My guess is that the Parasound Halo JC-2 can compete successfully against preamps, solid-state or tubed, that sell for twice the price - or more. The design is elegant and differentiated. But Parasound product line is like a box of chocolates... Tks Major Contributor ... Wow, I backed out order 2 weeks ago. Welcome to USAudioMart, a classifieds site for used audio and hifi. Richard Schram's equally sure handed administration and management, that this team was able to bring this piece in at such a low price ($4K) as they have (with some competitively performing pre-amps selling for up to five and six times as much, and more), and still get such high, first tier performance. $75. 200 mV for 1 V output B-Stock items are … Halo is Parasound's premium line of components. Curl has been a consultant to Parasound since the late 1980s. - Parasound A 21 2 Channel Power Amplifier. Ships with all original contents and packing materials. It cost US $4,000 when it first came out (2009). Watch Report This Ad. Curl has worked for esteemed companies like Mark Levinson, Vendetta Research, Harman Kardon Citation, Wilson Audio and others, and even worked on electronics for the Grateful Dead. - 10 dB, Input Impedance 15 product ratings. This feature is only available for logged in members. $1,600.00. HRA 3 (May be purchased separately). Parasound makes the award winning JC2 $4000 pre-amp. Crosstalk > 100 dB at 10 kHz I am selling it because I have moved to a tube integrated amplifier.This unit has been used sparingly as the front end to my second system. 5.0 out of 5 stars. “My guess is that the Parasound Halo JC-2 can compete successfully against preamps, solid-state or tubed, that sell for twice the price — or more,” reports Sam Tellig in the December 2007 issue of Stereophile. The JC5 was purchased in May 19 from authorised dealer and the JC2 was purchased used at a dealer 3 years ago which has a few scuff marks on the top on the top lid from previous owner. In on trade and for sale is a parasound halo JC 2 pre-amplifier in perfect fu... $1,900.00. post #3 of 30 Old 11-15-2019, 06:27 PM - Thread ... Oled is always on top - in every review. This wasn’t, by any means, inexpensive and given their history of building high performance-to-price equipment – we were very intrigued. 125WATTx2 CLASS A/AB! Depth: 16" (406 mm) Though the Anthem, still heavy, is only 60 pounds. Shipping: 36 lbs. Parasound Halo JC-2 Stereophile Review (510k PDF) Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg) Thread starter amirm; Start ... has a nice set of features and interfaces for a DAC+Pre-amp at a sensible price. favorite this post Jan 8 PARASOUND jc2 and jc5 dream combo $4,900 (novato) hide this posting restore restore this posting. © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner; 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately) Specs: Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB. 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks, 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors, Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel, Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay. The short answer is: yes indeed, baby. If the Auris remains king, it shouldn’t be that hard to sell on, amazing bang for buck at second hand prices. Home > Classifieds > Preamplifiers > Solid State > Parasound Halo JC-2 Stereo Preamplifier. > 100 dB at 10 kHz The technical specs, are quite similar on both amps. Parasound Halo, ZoneMaster, Z Custom, and NewClassic are four distinct product families. I owned a JC2 but a valve pre suited the Focals I had at the time better. "But making a really great product at a good price is like walking a tightrope with no net." S/N Ratio > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted > 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted. This is one heavy preamplifier which weighs as much as some power amps! Tapioca Cold is offline Quote. You might also know of John Curl, a veteran audio designer who is inarguably one of the true greats in … The Parasound Halo JC 1—a powerful, sophisticated premium product—was designed by a team headed by audio legend John Curl, and built for Parasound by a factory in Taiwan. (The JC 2 is not inexpensive at $4,000, but this is a high-end component we're talking about, and for what you get, that can be considered good value.) It is enough "more" to justify the significant price increase as the original A21 cost $2499 USD and the A21+ cost $3150 USD. Well, you can add the JC2 to that (very short) list of the great and the good. > 90 dB at 20 kHz, L, R Gain Control Range Sponsored post - log in to remove this ad. It takes the outsourcing concept way upscale while keeping the amplifier's price down to a remarkable $3000 each. Halo has earned honors and awards that are unmatched. Watch. "We have no interest in building cost-no-object products," said Schram. There is independent gain controls for each input which can let you set channel balance. Oracle Delphi and Alexandria Service Parts Advice Available. Width: 17 1/4" (437 mm) Register today and start selling/buying audio gear! SOLD - FOR SALE: Parasound Halo JC-2 Stereo Preamplifier . You might also know of John Curl, a veteran audio designer who is inarguably one of the true greats in the field. Like the JC-1, the JC-2 is up there with the best of them, but down to earth in price." 08 November 2013 ALL B-stock items are all professionally inspected by Parasound technicians and, most importantly, ALL B-Stock products contain the exact same FULL Parasound manufacturer’s warranty. Balanced: < 60 ohms per leg, Input Sensitivity 1 = Ground (Shield) Richard from Parasound was also kind enough to explain that over its fifteen plus year tenure the A21 never saw a price increase while the cost of components has significantly risen. +$80.00 shipping. ** IM: < 0.003%, S/N Ratio 3 = Negative (Return), AC Power Requirement Balanced: 30k ohms per leg, Output Impedance Please, Jeff Rowland Coherence 1 Audiophile Stereo Preamplifier With Phono, Musical Fidelity E20 Elektra Stereo Preamplifier, Kenwood KC-105 Stereo Preamplifier Graphic Equalizer, McIntosh C26 Vintage Stereo Preamplifier; C-26, Parasound JC-2 BP HALO Flagship Pre-amplifier, Parasound P/SP 1500 AV preamplifier home theater 5.1 John Curl Design THX, Parasound P/LD-1500 Line Drive Preamplifier, Flagship ver HIFI Stereo NAC152 preamplifier based on NAIM NAC152 with LPS. “Like the JC-1, the JC-2 is up there with the best of them, but down to earth in price.” “Shockingly Realistic Sound” Parasound, based out of San Francisco, was founded by a former audio retailer Richard Schram. Unit comes with original remote and power cord and will ship in a well package aftermarket box. B-Stock gives audiophile enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase Parasound products at a discounted price. We were recently approached by Parasound regarding their new $5,995 Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier. Distortion THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz IM: < 0.003%. Halo is Parasound's premium line of components. Purchased new from an authorized dealer. Maximum Output: 8 V, XLR Pin Identification > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted **AUDIOPHILE PARASOUND HALO A23 AMP IN GORGEOUS BLACK! - Sam Tellig, Stereophile, December 2007. The manufacturing process for the JC 2 and Parasound’s other components is itself a product of the company’s philosophy. Height, without feet: 5 1/4" (133 mm), Weight THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz Solid state. 110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hzs 21 watchers. THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz Parasound product lines include its top-of-the-line Halo audio components, the NewClassic series, and compact Z-series gear, as well as speakers and accessories. They know how to build a pre-amp and this unit is 1/10th of the JC2 price while offering 75%- 80% of the performance. favorite this post Jan 8 > 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted, Crosstalk Item #649475397. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and since then has garnered an amazing amount of popularity and notoriety as a benchmark for amplifier performance and value. Frequency Response Asking price: Province: Posted On: Photo: 1 : FOR SALE: Parasound Halo P 7 7.1 Channel Preamplifier (Silver) Solid State Preamplifiers: $1300.00: BC Dec 05, 2020 - 2 : FOR SALE: Parasound JC3+ Phono Preamp - Black Mint Condition: Solid State Preamplifiers: $2800.00: ON Dec 04, 2020 Unbalanced: < 60 ohms View Classified Parasound JC2 BP Preamplifier - NEW Model For sale is my like new (only four months old), fabulous sounding Parasound JC2 BP preamplifier. Halo is our premier line with a reputation for going head-to-head with the most expensive equipment on the market, while costing a fraction of the price. Marantz MM7025 Stereo Power Amplifier | 2-Channel | 140 Watts per Channel | Both Single-Ended RC… POSITIVE FEEDBACK ONLINE - ISSUE 34 (Max Dudious)Review (PDF). The JC2 has been rated at or near the top of the preamp heap notwithstanding some competition that is many times its price. The new Parasound Halo JC 5 combines high power and ultra-high bias Class A/AB sonic quality at roughly two-thirds the price of a pair of JC 1s. Unbalanced: 30k ohms Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on: Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset, Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on, Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono, Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays, Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks, Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord, Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner, 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately). (16.4 kg), Rack Mount Accessory The JC2 is replaced with JC2 BP. Postings are free for hobbyists. But beware the risk of burn in. Carver Amplifier Challenge 2021 Happens in Your System! For sale is Parasound JC2 Preamp and JC5 power amp in excellent working condition. Have you replaced built in power cord/interconnects? I am selling it because I have moved to a tube integrated amplifier. Its in perfect condition -- absolutely no blemishes -- and has the NEW FACEPLATE! Parasound Zdac review Not the final word in DAC performance at this price, but the Zdac still produces a lively, likeable sound Tested at £500 By What Hi-Fi? I remember the powerful traits of the JC2 though. Includes all accessories and factory carton (remote, trigger cables, manual, double boxed). I looked it over and couldn't find a mark on it, the unit and remote look cosmetically like new. 25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on, Dimensions Height, with feet: 5 7/8" (150 mm) Sony A9G, Oppo 205, Parasound JC2, Parasound A21, Sonus Faber Olympica IIIs BillP is offline Quote. At the asking price, that makes it a genuinely astonishing bargain – especially if you don’t need the awesome power delivery of the JC- 1s and team it with something more manageable and affordable from further down the Parasound range. HomeTheaterReview.com, February 2010 If you're an audiophile, you almost certainly know of the Parasound company, a manufacturer of high-end audio/video electronics (and other products) that are of extremely high quality, yet are not stratospherically priced. or Best Offer. price. This is the best preamp you can buy anywhere near its price point . 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, Distortion 4 output jack pairs with specialized functions: 1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote, 1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote, 1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only, 1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders, Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk, Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path, Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control, Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel, 3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards, Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits, Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity, Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays, High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor, Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes, Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs, Remote control handset controls all functions. (The JC 2 is not inexpensive at $4,000, but this is a high-end component we're talking about, and for what you get, that can be considered good value.) Gmail email problems resulting in increased USAM Warnings, Free shipping on all orders over $75 at lukesrecords.com. make and model ... PARASOUND AVC-1800 (Home Theatre Preamp-Control Center) $149 (hercules, pinole, san pablo, el sob) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. This is the best preamp you can buy anywhere near its price point . Parasound A31 Three Channel Power Amplifier Parasound Introduces An Improved Version Of Its Halo JC 3 Parasound Halo P 6 Preamplifier & DAC Reviewed Parasound … As the happy owner of another Parasound product that performs way above its price point (the JC 1 mono block amps), I was extremely curious to find out if all the hype about the $4,000 JC2 preamp was justified. 2 = Positive For details. (Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel) Parasound JC2 Preamplifier Review. 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