Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass
Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass
Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass
Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass
Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass
Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass

Parasound

Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass

$8,999.00

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Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass

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22 Saint Kilda Road

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

22 Saint Kilda Road
Suite 2.02
St Kilda VIC 3182
Australia

0395250022
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Country of origin: Taiwan

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JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass

Features

  • Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system
  • Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
  • Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input
  • Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off
  • Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys
  • Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hand-matched complementary FETs
  • 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
  • Aluminum chassis rear panel
  • Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays
  • Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
  • Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors
  • Canare brand internal wiring
  • 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
  • Discrete IR codes for remote control
  • 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
  • Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
  • 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
  • 2 6' (2m) trigger wires included
  • Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner
  • 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately)

Reviews

Input Audio March 2022
"Parasound's Halo JC 2 BP preamplifier is the pinnacle of analog audio technology. There are no compromises in its superb design or the quality of its component parts. In the 40 years I've been involved in HiFi, I've never heard such natural and defined musical reproduction."

The Absolute Sound 2016 High-End Buyer's Guide
"Creating this little masterwork at this price is another feather in Parasound's and designer John Curl's cap."

Stereophile, March 2008
Review (PDF)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK ONLINE - ISSUE 34 (Max Dudious)
Review (PDF)