The design is ⦠B-Stock items are gently used The latter is the best power amp I have ever owned and paired with ⦠to some owners; Very high value for the money. I can hear your mind voices here, saying " you don't need much power for these speakers" I agree, but I was more curious to enjoy the 7 w of class A power from the the 21+. The new Denon comes with a special Pre-Amp mode, where you can switch of the power amp board in the receiver when using an external amplifier which helps to reduce the over all signal noise. In the interests of transparency readers should know that the $2999 Parasound JC 3+ has been my reference phonostage since I reviewed it in Issue 245. One way is to get the dealer to loan it to you for a week or at least 2 days. I suggest that it might be exactly what you need. But you have to buy a separate preamp and DAC from what I can tell. This is what I usually do. Why did Parasound discontinue the Halo JC-1 monoblocks? I am 96% certain that you will be thrilled with the way it sounds. Any opinions about whether adding the JC 5 would be worth it? Sorry for the long message - hope some of you guys with more experience can provide some guidance. I don't have the bucks to do that now and I think using the NAD M32 with the JC5 sounds just fine (I ended up buying the JC5 demo for a grand off the retail price and setting it up at home. I liked all that. "Doing so has proved that extremely high performance-per-dollar is still possible today when a company leverages decades of experience, and is spearheaded by a legend." While the ultimate 5-star review is a happy customer, weâre glad we please the critics, too. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and introduced 16 years ago to instant international acclaim. Parasound and, I believe, Ayre Acoustics have invested heavily to secure an ample stock of these no-longer-manufactured, low-noise J-FETs. It was kindly sent to me by a member. The design features a high power and ultra-high bias Class A/AB topography capable of delivering 400 watts per channel. The Krell Dou 125 ibias amplifier is a better amplifier, and it sells for $5500. ary2003Stereophile (Vol.26No.2).And Iâd had enormous respect for the Halo JC 1âs designer, John Curl, ever since the early 1990s, when Iâd used and enjoyed one of his Vendetta SCP-2 phono preamplifiers. It is acknowledged as the benchmark for amplifier performance and value. I'm not negative towards Parasound. CD player and a casette deck are both legacy Harmon Kardon gear from my old system that I have hung onto just because. Additionally, Parasound's A21 just won a⦠Some will; some won't. It’s as good as I need. 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. It has two balanced inputs and a balanced out; unheard of at this price. While I don’t have space for monoblocks, the JC 5 seems a better way to get at separate components and maybe better sound. Speakers are PSB T3 Imagine Towers (love these) and.a Rega P3 that I have upgraded with the GrooveTracer platter and TT PSU and belt so that it is basically a P6. (Though these impedances are higher than specified, they include the series impedance of 6' of spaced-pair loudspeaker cable, which I ⦠Is this preamp musically engaging? There is really no other way to find out what it sounds like in your system and home. From what I read, I should experience the Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks. My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Other systems- Parasound A21 amp,Van Alstine Ultra Plus Hybrid tube DAC and Preamp, Magnepan MMG's, Monitor Audio S1's, PSB B6's, Def Tech Pro Monitor 1000's, Velodyne sub, Adcom GFR-700 AVR, ⦠Thanks for the input. It is the Schitt Freya preamp. The Parasound's output impedance was a very low 0.067 ohm at 20Hz and 1kHz, increasing slightly to 0.085 ohm at 20kHz. The other is to buy it from Audio Advisor (or similar dealer) with a 30-day no-hassle return privilege. Few months back I got a pair of Klipsch Rf 7III which are rated as 100DB sensitive. So the local dealer set up a demo for me. Truly an excellent amp! Another one, which I highly recommend, is the Vincent SP332 amplifier, which is superb and sells for the low price of $2399 (less at Audio Advisor). I was also looking at PS Audio because I watch Paul McGowan's videos a lot also. I loved them and still do and couldn’t bare to part, hence the switch. Heck, some reviewers end up buying their own review sets. Another person told me he was concerned the JC5 could be "too bright", which is kind of the opposite of improving bass presence. I have to say, this also made a difference but at the higher end. I've heard the JC5 and thought it was very good and offered a lot of bang for the buck. The Positive Feedback review claimed it sometimes sounds a bit sweet. I didn't get the amp and bring it home - I don't really have room (or strength) to be hooking in the JC5 and lugging it back if I don't like it. ALL B-stock items are all professionally inspected by Parasound technicians and, most importantly, ALL B-Stock products contain the exact same FULL Parasound manufacturerâs warranty. I mostly stream jazz and R&B using Tidal. Mint condition Parasound JC5 Stereo Amplifier in Black finish. Parasound has announced a new flagship stereo power amp, the Halo JC5. I think that the JC5 would be an improvement, but there are other options you might consider that would sound better, and possibly for less money. When I returned the first JC5 I told Parasound that I hated them because they had made my already very nice system sound pale and lifeless by comparison to the JC5. He suggested I consider the Cary SA 200.2 amplifier. I have had a few Parasound products over the years and currently own a P6 paired with a JC 5 power amp. That person recommended I consider Anthem or Bel Canto amplifiers. Released as a cut-down version of the more expensive JC3+, Paul Rigby reviews the Parasound JC3 Jr phono amplifier A few years back, I reviewed Parasoundâs JC3+ phono amplifier, a dual mono design that was noted for its particular internal layout. Parasound at Rocky Mountain AudioFest 2017 - Stereophile review by Herb Reichert 4 Distinct Product Lines 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. I just purchased a new amp for 3 times its MSRP price to better it. My current system consists of an NAD M32 with a BluOS2 card. Yeah, you have to pay for the shipping, but it is worth it to me to make sure before I buy for good. I have been reading about monoblocks and watching quite a few of the videos done by Paul McGowan of PS Audio. I also kept around my old Snell E.5 MK2 towers that I have hooked in with an AB switch to the NAD. Designed by John Curl, Parasound say âthe Halo JC5 distils the essence of the top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassisâ. According to Parasoundâs Richard Schram, the original JC3âs design began as a phono preamp retrofit for the JC2 line stage with separate small circuit boards for each channel. They too had suggested I consider upgrading the preamp but didn't suggest a brand. Putting a new system together. Not sure how to describe it but the sound was fuller, more "muscular", and richer. Is it a waste of the NAD M32, which I think is a nice piece of equipment. A local dealer didn't have a strong opinion but suggested I somehow haul my amp and speakers into their shop to test different configurations (last thing I want to do is haul the T3s around town). Even when connected to my new Denon X6700h 2020 AVR, the sound was very pleasing for 2 channel music. Even when connected to my new Denon X6700h 2020 AVR, the sound was very pleasing for 2 channel music. Well, I bit the bullet. I will check out those other amplifiers. I had several friends along and we all agreed it made a noticeable difference. Parasound's Halo JC5 conforms to some of these stereotypes, but there's more to it than just slam There's nothing terribly unusual about a big, hefty US-made power amp: after all, it's almost an archetype of what we think the US high-end is all about. Add Parasound Jc5 to NAD M32? 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. I suggest that you buy the Vincent amp and try it. Speakers are PSB T3 Imagine Towers (love these) and.a Rega P3 that I have upgraded with the GrooveTracer platter and TT PSU and belt so that it is basically a P6. I was wondering if anyone had an opinion about the Manhattan II. There was shielding here and isolation there while large power-supply filter capacitors were added to reduce strain on the amplifier. E-mail: sales@parasound.com Website: www.parasound.com This is evident by the JC 1 mono amplifier serving as a base and inspiration for the JC 5. This is an amp that won the "Best of the Year" award from The Absolute Sound! I want to try something new in my system for a week or two before buying. It's really interesting the responses you get back when asking questions like this. This is one heavy preamplifier which weighs as much as some power amps! The JC2 is replaced with JC2 BP. There is an amazing preamp that compares in sound quality and features with those costing $3000 and up, but sells for only $699! Given how infrequently I will listen to vinyl, I am done with upgrading the Rega. I say this not because Iâm partial to Parasound products in general, but because I flat out believe there is no better phonostage on the market within shouting distance of its price. If not, ship it back for a refund. While the JC 1 driver was a single-stage circuit, for the JC 1+, John Curl designed a two-stage, cascode driver that would have some of the favorable attributes of vacuum tubes. One of my friends said it was like Diana Krall was singing in the room. That mono amp was awarded by Stereophile as Power Amplifier of the Year in 2003 and has honored it as a âClass A Recommended Componentâ twice a year for fifteen years. He had an NAD amp (not my exact one but close enough) and the JC5 with the PSB T3's in his listening room. 80% of the time I keep it; occasionally I ship it back for a refund. Parasound JC 5 Stereo Amplifier Reviewed Myron Ho says that the Parasound JC5, like its big brother the original JC 1 is a stunning performer with great musicality and none of ⦠And I'd had enormous respect for the Halo JC 1's designer, John Curl, ever since the early 1990s, when I'd used and enjoyed one of his Vendetta SCP-2 phono preamplifiers. I am now contemplating to get the Parasound JC5 which would have 12 W of Class A. I read that the amp is fast, my goal is to enjoy good dynamics at low volumes, A21+ did do that to an extent but it was lacking something, I hear you all again , probably a pre_amp would have made that combo nicer, may be it would have.. But Rf7III thrilled me with its dynamics. Before this , I had a pair of Infinity Kappa 600, which was more on the brighter side. But the question here is, for my speakers will JC5 make a difference when compared to A21 + ? Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo/Mono Amplifier Price: $5995 USD. Parasound has established close and long-term relationships, some spanning more than three decades, with contract manufacturers in Taiwan, which are responsible for the manufacturing. "Parasound has chosen to take a staple core product that has remained an exceptional value for over fifteen years, the Halo A21 amplifier, and re-spin it into the Halo A21+," reports Michael Zisserson at positive-feedback.com. I guess there are just many variables to consider as well as the fact that everyone has their own taste in what sounds good to them. Pre/Power Amplifiers Parasound Halo JC5 power amplifier Lab Report Although the JC5 is a 'power amplifier', its two gain controls and RCA line outputs also allow the signal to be intercepted between the 'high voltage' J-FET input stage and the MOSFET/bipolar output stage proper. I tried paring these majestic speakers with a Parasound A21+ for a couple of months ( Source is my Denon ).. In 2003, Stereophile awarded it 'Amplifier of the Year' and has honored it as a 'Class A Recommended Component' twice a year for fifteen years - far longer than any other audio component. So when Para - sound prexy Richard Schram e-mailed me, after last yearâs Home Entertain - ment Show, to ask if he could drop Would the sound improvement be noticeable or minor? "The new JC 5 is a remarkable amplifier that creates a new sweet spot in our Halo product family," said Richard Schram, the president and founder of Parasound. B-Stock gives audiophile enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase Parasound products at a discounted price. Does anyone have a parasound JC5 amp paired with a JC2 BP pre-amp? 9 out of every 10 Parasound products have won an award from at least one top-tier audiophile publication. Parasound's new $2995 JC3+ is a significantly upgraded version of the already high performance original JC3 phono preamplifier, though outwardly it looks identical to the handsome original. Warranty: Five years parts and labor. One of the best system I've heard had Gryphon amplifiers and the other had Absolare mono-amps. I left lots of space around it.). Before this , I had a pair of Infinity Kappa 600, which was more on the brighter side. ( probably all my listening should be done with class A ) Please let me know, thanks. Now thereâs an endorsement. Along those lines, build quality is Parasoundâs very foundation. Then the dealer deviously broke my heart. I had to get rid of the A21+ because I had an old Parasound 1205 5 channel amp and I was not able to find much of difference between the A21+ and 1205, the difference was very marginal when did the AB comparison . My question is this: Wanting to chase having a great sounding system (I already think it’s pretty nice), would I get anything out of adding a Parasound JC 5 as amp and using the NAD as essentially an expensive preamp? Within a particular price range I think Parasound is great. I had been impressed with Parasound's Halo JC 1 monoblock, which I had measured for Michael Fremer's review in the February 2003 Stereophile (Vol.26 No.2). I exchanged emails with the guys at Upscale Audio in LA because I watch a lot of their videos on Youtube. Came to market to compete and better the original JC1 monos (stereophile class A rated for longest time) performance in 1 box. My current system consists of an NAD M32 with a BluOS2 card. But Rf7III thrilled me with its dynamics. will I be able to notice the first 12 W of Class A in my setup ? He argues that separate components will always sound better (I think I am being fair to say that). 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