Downloads. If you have a trade-in, receive the best possible value for your trade-in towards the purchase of new equipment. It has independent secondary windings for its dual-mono power supply. Parasound’s mission couldn’t be more different. Quantity. The Parasound's output impedance was a very low 0.067 ohm at 20Hz and 1kHz, increasing slightly to 0.085 ohm at 20kHz. pdxway Forum Resident Thread Starter. 2250 McKinnon Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 Weight: 33.1kg. Color. It has independent secondary windings for its dual-mono power supply. The Parasound Halo JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier In Use What most surprised me after I invested more and more money into vinyl playback was the jump in dynamic capability. Propeller type 5-way speaker binding posts are 24k gold-plated and accept 7-gauge bare wire. Parasound, based out of San Francisco, was founded by a former audio retailer Richard Schram. if (typeof VR !== "undefined" && typeof VR.SignupForm !== "undefined") { new VR.SignupForm({ id: "37383395345149", element: "vr-signup-form-37383395345149", endpoint: "https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/se/"}); }. Parasound HALO JC-1 Amplifier overview and full product specs on CNET. When they develop a new product they take the carpenter’s adage “measure twice, cut once” to the extreme. As with the JC 1, the input stage B+/B- rails are 10 V above the output stage rails to eliminate any chance of distortion caused by voltage sagging when the amp is under load. 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. ", - Myron Ho, HomeTheaterReview.com, November 5, 2018, Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - Item # PAHAJC5, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB Turntable, Focal Clear Open Circumaural High Fidelity Headphones, Copyright © Audio Advisor, Inc. 1981-2021, 2019 Parasound Halo Product Line Brochure (PDF Format), Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier Product Reviews, 400 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, both channels driven, 600 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS, both channels driven, Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl, 12 watts per channel of pure Class A power, Stable with speaker impedance dips to 1.5 Ω, CHK Infinium, custom 5-way speaker binding posts, Vampire gold-plated RCA input & loop output jacks, Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors, AC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass, Dual-mono input stages with ±110 volt DC rails, 24 beta-matched 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors, 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with independent windings for each channel, Independent power supplies for left & right channel input stages, driver stages, output stages, 8,880 µF Nichicon Gold Tune filter capacitors for input stages, 132,000 µF Rubycon 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, Premium quality 9' (3m) 12-gauge IEC power cord, with silver soldered connectors, Power Output Both Channels Driven: 400 watts x 2, 8 Ω; It comes to market only when it is a finished product that’s ready to stand the test of time. Parasound JC-1 vs Pass Labs 250.5 I would appreciate any feedback regarding these two amps especially driving Martin Logan Summits. Parasound JC5. "Its more than possible to have an absolute blast with this amplifier. Parasound was founded in 1981 by Richard Schram, and the company has been offering audio products under their own name as well as for OEM sales since then. Standingstones, May 31, 2019 #3. Parasound has introduced its Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier that was designed by audio legend John Curl. Power Amplifiers Halo JC 1+ Designed by John Curl, the Halo JC5 combines two Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis running via Class A/AB topography High bias class A/AB provides 12W per channel pure class A power and class AB to its 400W 8 ohm rating. Saying it’s a great value is a bit of a disservice. Tax-Free Shopping in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach Delaware. I purchased this amp new from Safe and Sound HQ (an authorized dealer) for my large listening room. © 2020 Overture Ultimate Home Electronics. The JC 5 just plays whatever you want the way it was meant to be played. COVID-19. HomeTheaterReview.com - Best of 2018 - December 2018 The 2x400W/8ohm power rating is only achieved by the skin of its transistors, however, with a full 240V AC mains voltage [see Sidebar]. They wouldn’t have it any other way. The Halo JC 5 boasts an enviable heritage. The JC 5 is a 400-watt per channel stereo amplifier designed by John Curl that combines design elements of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis the same size as one JC 1. Year: 2018. If you have the resources I would step up to the recently released '+' products. Halo A52. In practice its substantial 208W idle power consumption and 42oC heatsink temperature would not lead me to question this specification. Parasound's Halo JC5 conforms to some of these stereotypes, but there's more to it than just slam. Driver and output stages employ massive Rubycon filter caps totaling 132,000 µF. 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, Music … If you are interested in purchasing any Parasound products, such as the new Parasound Halo JC1+, A20+, A23+, P6, HINT6, JC5, or JC3+, you can trade-in another electronic component on it by filling out our, 20660 Coastal Highway, Suite 1 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. That is, it maintains its musicality and never gives off that sterile sound you hear from many amps trying to attain surgical precision while sucking the life out of your music. Halo A 23+ This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by Parasound. Frequency response: 2Hz-120kHz, +0/-3dB. In the complicated landscape of audio, many companies put stratospheric price tags on great performance. Not available for online sale. Hi-Fi, January 15, 2019, "...the Parasound JC 5 is a stunning amplifier. This wasn’t, by any means, inexpensive and given their history of building high performance-to-price equipment – we were very intrigued. Hi guys, I posted this in another section and did not get much feedback, so hopefully here I will find some ppl who have auditioned/compared these As with the JC 1, the input stage B+/B- rails are 10 V above the output stage rails to eliminate any chance of distortion caused by voltage sagging when the amp is under load. I had the A21 previously but I wanted more power. If you are interested in purchasing any Parasound products, such as the new Parasound Halo JC1+, A20+, A23+, P6, HINT6, JC5, or JC3+, you can trade-in another electronic component on it by filling out our Trade-In Form. It is acknowledged as the benchmark for amplifier performance and value. There was an absolute sense of effortlessness as sound flowed smoothly and steadily from it, regardless of what speakers I used or music I played. Shipping weight is 95 lbs. This is their new 400 watt per channel stereo power amplifier, and is the latest achievement in Parasound’s long history of value engineering combined with the design skill of audio legend John Curl. 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. The Parasound Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier is profoundly powerful and supremely musical. The Halo JC 5 boasts an enviable heritage. Dimensions: 448 x 197 x 508mm. 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. They wouldn’t have it any other way. Class-A power, 25W into 8 ohms (14dBW); bias set to Low: 10W into 8 ohms (10dBW). The Parasound Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier is profoundly powerful and supremely musical. 600 watts x 2, 4 Ω, Power Output Bridged Mode 1200 watts x 1, 8 Ω; Bridged 4 Ω operation is not recommended, VAC: 0.05% THD, RMS continuous power, full audio band (20 Hz - 20 kHz), Current Capacity: 90 amps peak, per channel, Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB; 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.05 % at full power; < 0.03 % at typical listening levels, Inter-channel Crosstalk: > 87 dB at 1 kHz; > 72 dB at 20 kHz, Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 33 kΩ; Balanced: 66 kΩ,(33 kΩ per leg), Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω: Unbalanced 1 V ; Balanced 1 V per leg, S/N Ratio: > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted; > 111 dB, input shorted, unweighted, DC Trigger Requirements : +9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA, XLR Pin Identification: 1 = Ground (Shield), 2 = Positive, 3 = Negative (Return), Power Requirement: Standby, 1 Watt; Idle (no music playing), 225 Watts: Typical listening levels, 400 Watts; Maximum 1500 Watts, Dimensions: Width 17-5⁄8", Height without feet 7-1⁄8", Height with feet 7-3/4", Depth: 20", Depth with cables: 21-1⁄2". "The JC 5 is a remarkable amplifier that creates a new sweet spot in our Halo product family," said Parasound's founder and president Richard Schram. Please contact us or send us a trade-in form if you are interested in purchasing this product. 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. amplifier, which I had measured for Michael Fremer’s review in the Febru - ary2003Stereophile (Vol.26No.2).And I’d had enormous respect for the Halo JC 1’s designer, John Curl, ever since In fact, they don’t really know how long their amplifiers last because people write to thank them because the Parasound amp they purchased in the mid-’80s still works perfectly 30 years later. Its sound delighted me in ways that few other components ever have. Rack mount hardware for its four rack space chassis is included. Its replacement, the Halo A 21+, is priced a little higher at $2,995. Simply put, they offer the most performance for the money by finding the sweetest spot between price and diminishing returns. Monty12, bluemooze and pdxway like this. The Latest New Products ... Dimensions & Weight. Parasound claims Class A operation up to 12W/8ohm for the JC5. My current system includes Theta transport, Camelot Uther IV DAC, Aesthetix Calypso preamp,Rogue M-150 amps and … By any measure, the Halo JC 5 is a superb power amplifier. The Halo JC 5 is direct-coupled, protected by DC servo circuits to eliminate coupling capacitors, while extending bass response down to 5 Hz. From the moment I began listening to the Halo JC 5 until I had to pack it up and send it back to Parasound, its sound delighted me in ways that few other components ever have. Halo JC1. 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. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and introduced 16 years ago to instant international acclaim. Halo A 21+ I can't recommend Parasound's Halo JC 5 highly enough." “Our customers often tell us they love everything the JC 1 offers, but they wondered if we could deliver comparable performance in a no-compromise stereo amplifier, while saving them money and space. 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. Parasound's Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two Halo JC 1 monoblocks into a single-chassis stereo amp with outstanding sound quality, power, and value. The power supply employs a 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with a premium H18 grade steel core. "Our customers often tell us they love everything the JC 1 offers, but they wondered if we could deliver comparable performance in a no-compromise stereo amplifier, while saving them money and space. So far so good. Parasound Power Amplifiers. For $5995, it offers reference-quality sound, and enough power to easily drive any loudspeaker. Halo JC 5+ Independent power supplies for left and right channels input stages employ filter caps totaling 8,880 μF. The 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. parasound jc5 – 2 channel stereo / bridgeable monoblock power amplifier Parasound is very proud of their new Halo JC5. They are custom-manufactured by CHK Infinium to Parasound’s exacting specifications. ", - James Parker, Hi-Fi News, December 2019, "...having heard the JC 5, I realize that its worth every penny. We were recently approached by Parasound regarding their new $5,995 Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier. "Having heard the JC 5, I realize that it's worth every penny. Sale Regular price $5,995.00 Shipping calculated at checkout. High bias class A/AB provides 12-watts-per-channel pure class A power and class AB effortlessly to its 400 watts per channel 8 ohm rating. The Halo JC5 can deliver 600W per channel into 4 Ohms and can be bridged to mono for 1,200W into 8 ohms. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and introduced 16 years ago to instant international acclaim. High bias class A/AB provides 12-watts-per-channel pure class A power and class AB effortlessly to its 400 watts per channel 8 ohm rating. I bought the Parasound JC5. We challenged John Curl to distill the essence of two JC 1 mono blocks into a single chassis, and the result has exceeded everyone’s expectations.”. 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. Shipping weight is 95 lbs. The power supply employs a 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with a premium H18 grade steel core. Everything they do at Parasound is customer-centric because that’s how they define value. Halo has earned honors and awards that are unmatched. Rack mount hardware for its four rack space chassis is included. It is acknowledged as the benchmark for amplifier performance and value. Parasound Halo JC-5 for sale. The Parasound Halo JC 5 certainly lives up to the buzz. I cant recommend Parasounds Halo JC 5 highly enough. This time I have none. The JC 5 is available in silver or black. Driver and output stages employ massive Rubycon filter caps totaling 132,000 µF. Just when I thought I had my system pretty dialed, the JC 3+ took it to another level. ", "Not only was the sound exquisitely smooth and natural, it never ran out of steam, regardless of how loud I cranked it. 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. Maximum output power (20Hz-20kHz): 400W into 8 ohms (26dBW), 800W into 4 ohms (26dBW) "continuous"; 1200Wpc into 2 ohms (23.6dBW) "short term." Its balanced inputs use discrete circuits with Neutrik locking XLR connectors, and Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA input and loop output jacks. Delivering a remarkable 400 watts per channel, the Parasound Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis that is the same size as one JC 1. CES 2021. WANTED: Parasound A21+ or JC5: Solid State Amplifiers: ON Dec 21, 2020 - 11 : DEALER AD: Parasound Halo A23+ Amplifier Combo, Open Box, Only $1899: Solid State Amplifiers: $1899.00: ON Dec 14, 2020: 12 : DEALER AD: Parasound Halo Hint 6 Integrated Amplifier - Open Box, Only $3499.00: Solid State Integrated Amplifiers: $3499.00: ON Its balanced inputs use discrete circuits with Neutrik locking XLR connectors, and Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA input and loop output jacks. Independent power supplies for left and right channels input stages employ filter caps totaling 8,880 μF. After 15 years of devoted service, Parasound has retired its beloved Halo A 21 amplifier. All Rights Reserved. Parasound's Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two Halo JC 1 monoblocks into a single-chassis stereo amp with outstanding sound quality, power, and value. “The JC 5 is a remarkable amplifier that creates a new sweet spot in our Halo product family,” said Parasound’s founder and president Richard Schram. We challenged John Curl to distill the essence of two JC 1 mono blocks into a single chassis, and the result has exceeded everyone's expectations.". Those who think nothing of using for parties the kind of five-figure system at the heart of which it will sit wont be disappointed in the least it will just keep on going as long as you can. The amplifier is amazingly quiet, tonally balanced with an ability to deliver detail and layering in a price bracket just a notch below some of it’s bigger brothers. Parasound and, I believe, Ayre Acoustics have invested heavily to secure an ample stock of these no-longer-manufactured, low-noise J-FETs. It plays clean and neutral, a living embodiment of how close we've come to the ideal of straight wire with gain. One can pop the feet off and use the supplied mounting kit to secure the A21+ into a standard 19 inch wide audio rack where the mounting height will be four rack spaces. Each new model is tested, improved and re-tested under worst-case conditions. Halo A 52+Halo A 51 I heard next to no distortion whatever the material I flung at it. However, theres so much more refinement than that on offer here, and the JC5 will please even if you never explore the limits of its performance envelope. “Propeller” type 5-way speaker binding posts are 24k gold-plated and accept 7-gauge bare wire. Parasound’s Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two Halo JC 1 monoblocks into a single-chassis stereo amp with outstanding sound quality, power, and value. Please Contact Us if you are interested in this product! Sidebar 1: Specifications Description: Solid-state monoblock power amplifier. The output stage employs 24 beta-matched, 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar transistors to deliver a formidable peak current of 90 amperes. They all use the best parts and each must pass their strictest quality assurance. (Though these impedances are higher than specified, they include the series impedance of 6' of spaced-pair loudspeaker cable, which I have estimated as … It’s easy to see why this Parasound has its set of loyal followers. The JC 5 is available in silver or black. As the nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio, home theater and home electronics, Overture is proud to offer Parasound’s line of high-performance music components including the new Halo JC 1+ that is the ultimate achievement of Parasound legendary designer John Curl. The 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. HCA-1000A. CES 2021 FULL COVERAGE. The JC 5 is a 400-watt per channel stereo amplifier designed by John Curl that combines design elements of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis the same size as one JC 1. Width The Halo JC 5 is direct-coupled, protected by DC servo circuits to eliminate coupling capacitors, while extending bass response down to 5 Hz. Parasound’s Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two Halo JC 1 monoblocks into a single-chassis stereo amp with outstanding sound quality, power, and value. ", - Roger Kanno, SoundStage! © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. When you choose Parasound you’re getting uncompromised quality for every model. 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 the sterility of more analytical amps. By any measure, the Halo JC 5 is a superb power amplifier. Parasound JC-5 with only minimal use to make sure it worked. They all use the best parts and each must pass their strictest quality assurance. Halo A 31, Digital To Analogue Converter (DAC)Halo P6, Phono PreamplifierHalo JC 3 Jr.Halo JC 3+. The output stage employs 24 beta-matched, 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar transistors to deliver a formidable peak current of 90 amperes. Parasound Halo, ZoneMaster, Z Custom, and NewClassic are four distinct product families. ", "Often, in the Conclusion of a review, I offer a few qualifying thoughts or caveats. instruction/owners manual - G-Fruit. Parasound's website lists the dimensions as 17-5/8 inches wide, 7-3/4 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They are custom-manufactured by CHK Infinium to Parasounds exacting specifications.
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