Switch from Parasound JC 1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000
I'm pretty darn happy with the Parasound amps except for the heat and size. I was thinking if the Bel Canto Ref 1000 mk 2s sounded as good they would be a lot
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Hello, I have been reading alot of rave reviews on the older Bryston 7B-ST monoblocks. Has anyone ever owned, heard, or compared both the Bryston 7B-ST
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Anyone out there own either & can compare these two highly regarded amps (both in the same relative price range)?
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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. Of course I
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Has anyone compared these two preamps? What are strengths and weaknesses of each? Pros and cons? For me the size of the Capri is advantageous, as an example.
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Has anyone had their Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks modified with the $1,800.00 Emperical Audio mods, or heard ones that have been modified by them? If so,
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Any thoughts on this combination, assuming that I already like the B&W sound. Thanks.
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Hello All,have any of you had the chance to listen to the JC-1 and B&W Nautilus speakers? I currently have B&W N802 for LR front, HTM1 Center, N804 Surround.
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Im thinking of upgrading to VTL 450s or Parasoung JC-1s. Currently running Wadia 861, Supratek Chennin pre amp, Vandersteen 2CE Sigs, Kimber Bifocal XL spkr
Parasound JC 1 Questions
I have been considering these fine amps and need some advice from those who have been using them. 1.Does the amps performance suffer noticably if they
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Hi, I wish to upgrade my speakers in the near future to take full advantage of the sonics of my EXCELLENT JC-1 monoblock amplifiers. I am interested in
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Greetings. Just picked up a pair of JC-1 monoblocks and would like to get high-end powercord recommendations to maximize performance. Budget is $1500 used (but
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Recently I installed a 20A DB for my dedicated room with 2 outlets - One outlet goes into a Shunyata Cylcop serving the Parasound JC-1 and the other into
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I am looking at purchasing a pair of Parasound JC-1 monoblocks based on the excellent feedback both here and other places. After a flurry of upgrades this year,
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Calling all Halo users. What amps/preamps have you auditioned these against? How do they really compare to Krell, Levinson, Plinius, Ayre, and the usual cast
Parasound JC 1 vs Pass Labs 250 5
I would appreciate any feedback regarding these two amps especially driving Martin Logan Summits. My current system includes Theta transport, Camelot Uther IV
Parasound JC 1 still one of the leaders
What's the forum's opinion on the JC-1 relative to some of the newer challengers such as the Ayons, Pass '.5', Modwright, etc. Not to mention the increasing
Parasound JC 1 and Rotel RB 1090: Similar sound
Hello, This thread is for those who have owned both the Parasound Halo JC-1's, and the Rotel RB-1090 power amps, or those who have compared them to one
Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock amplifier
Does anyone have any information on this amp? Does it run hot? How will it match up with a VTL 2.5 tube pre-amp? Are there any particular
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HI, To all happy Parasound Halo JC-1 owners out there: I was just wondering if the Parasound Halo JC-1's sound improves the most dramatically during the
Preamp Recommendations for Parasound Halo JC 1's
Just purchased my JC-1's and love them. Looking to upgrade from my CJ-PV10A. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Parasound JC 1 amps Preamp advice
I'm looking for a preamp with phono stage in the $4-5K range new or used to go with my JC-1 mono blocks. SS or tube. I want to run my table through it so phono
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Trying to find an amp to MATCH well with MBL 101D's. Room size is 18'x 22' x 9' and primarily listem to jazz, vocals and some new age. Desire resolution,
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Looking for input from folks who use(have used) jc-1s with a tube pre (particular interested in any tube pre that has HT bypass). Looking to compare a tube
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I have a set of Empirical Audio modded Parasound JC-1 amps. I wonder if anyone is willing to compare them with the stock amps. I live in Portland, Oregon.
Parasound JC 1's tube or SS pre amp running them
Do the JC 1's generally like a tube or SS pre amp in font. I have a cj prem 16.
Bat VK 250 or Parasound JC 1 monos
So I'm finally down to picking an amp for my system , which consists of a
Classe CA M400 vs EC NEMO vs Parasound Halo JC 1
Looking at specs it became pretty clear that choice among those three big-watt amps emerged a tricky investigation... Speakers should be Dali Euphonia MS5, no
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Has anyone had a chance to compare these two amps? My speakers are Sonus Faber Stradivari. Preamp is Mcintosh c1000c/t/p.
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A pair of brand new Halo JC-1s arrived at friend's place a few days ago.. Being invited to help my friend to lift two huge boxes upstairs, I was also
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g my Opus 21 CD player directly into my Parasound Halo JC1's monoblocks. Sound is also so very good. I then put the Syrah in and found more detail and emotion in the
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nt end equipment than my Adcom amps and parasound pre-pro, but this high up, the room starts to really make itself a large factor.
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II Coda Model 10 Coda Model 20 Parasound HCA2200 mk II (downgrading, audio disease out of control) Classe CA-200 (The bug is back) Threshold T400
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ff Nelson of Boulder Amps, John Curl of Parasound, Dave Wilson of Wilson Audio, ........
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. Accuphase A-200, damping factor 1000. Parasound JC-1, damping factor 1,200. Hegel H20, damping factor over 1000. All class D amps have damping factors at 1000
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I'd get Parasound JC 1's or a big Krell. If you have problems of flattening out at high volumes it could also be the speakers. At least
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I have owned Parasound JC-1 mono-blocks and still own the Ayon Triton and the Bob Carver 180s in "my system" perform way better than the
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
Same stuff from Parasound back aways.. It stopped me from buying JC-1 or JC-2 used here. Later folks say nothing about it anymore on
Parasound JC1's vs Sim Audio W10
I am looking for amps to drive some MBL 101d's and wonder which of these two monoblocks would work the best. Or any other suggestions that you might have.
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were chosen when John Curl designed the Parasound JC-1's. The JC-1's are switchable between "rich biasing" and "very rich biasing" for these
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s accuphase, BAT VK-500w/bat pak, Edge, Parasound JC-1- just to name a few- really depends what you want to spend, I am just floored by how good the VK-500 sounds in my
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both,the speakers sounded dull, yet the Parasound HCA 3500 (250wpc & high current)made them sing sweet as can be. Could somebody be kind enought to explain to me how
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identified as good possible options: Parasound JC-1's Pass X250.5 Pass XA 30.5 Jeff Rowland Model 6 Mono's -(I fear these only appear extremely rarely though, and
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t week while doing due diligence on the Parasound JC-1. It made for a fascinating read, especially when D911 admitted to doing mods for the SLA-1. I assume Audiogon
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Has anyone compared the X350.5 with the Parasound Halo JC-1's, or owned both of them? If so, how do they compare sonically? Thanks.
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Parasound amps are known to run very hot. I read that of the older models a few years ago, so maybe they've cooled them a bit
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is as follows: CF PFR Fanfare FT-1 Parasound Ultra 2000 CD Nakamichi DR1 deck Stax Lamda phones Sota Star table w / emt Pass Aleph ono phono Hales T8 loudspeakers
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I used a Parasound Halo A21 on a set of Aerial model 9's in the past with nice results. A pair of Parasound Halo JC-1's would be even
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Bryston, Classe, Mcintosh, and Parasound. This list is compiled of components I can purchase locally. Any thoughts or impressions on any of these? I've heard
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terday. Setup was a Simaudio Moon CDP, Parasound Pre, Parasound JC-1 monoblocks and Audioquest Mont Blanc cables all around. The Sapphire's had that top to bottom
Thiels or Von Schweikerts
Proceed AVP, Plinius for the front and Parasound HCA-2205 for the surrounds. I actually preferred the sound of the Klipsch set to my own speakers by a long shot. His $
Why all these JC 1's for sale
or so i have seen seven pairs of these jc-1's for sale here at audiogon. Could it be that these people purchased them at a discount and are selling now for a
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A very well broken-in pair of Parasound Halo JC-1 mono-block amps. I love mine! I have a friend from another state who actually sold his Pass X-600 amps
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POWER!'... After some feedback on the Parasound and big Macs, I have been leaning more towards one of the Pass Labs. (Good deals abound on used ones)... So, which way
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several months ago and upgraded to the Parasound Halo JC-1 mono amps with the matching Parasound Halo JC-2 preamp. It took my system to a whole new level. If you go
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Hi, I noticed a similar thread to this a few days ago, from Punkawalla, but just wanted to add another variable or two. I'm shopping for a new amp
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system is VPI SDS, Ayre K-1XE preamp, Parasound JC-1 monoblocks, and Thiel CS7.2
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to use the ICE amps. I'm considering Parasound JC-1s, or Bryston 7bs, for the bass if I switch. Thanks for your help in advance.
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- Pass X250.5 - Moscode 401 - Parasound JC-1's Speaker cables being considered: - Kimber KS-3033 - Stealth Hybrid MLT I'm happy with my Plinius amp... I just
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Parasound Halo JC-1's with VR-4's. Like peanut butter and jelly, ebony and ivory, surf and turf... You get the idea.
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ith the Thiel. For SS amp, I think the Parasound JC-1 monos could be a good candidate.
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Dear Mitch4t: I think that the JC-1 by Parasound it will be a good alternative to you and for the price you can get four units for bi-amp instead two Krells/Pass
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Parasound Halo JC-1's. I went from the ASL Hurricanes to these, so that tells you something about the midrange of the Halos. They
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originally thought of getting a set of Parasound JC-1 monoblocks but realize that the heat dissipation would be an issue in my modest sized room. I will stick with a
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ble to compare the 501's directly to my Parasound JC1's, but I suspect they would hold there own. For myself, I'm quite happy with the JC1's driving the Magnepan 3.6's.
Which amp is best to drive Magneplanar 1 6's
found VERY good synergy with Pass Labs, Parasound JC-1's and GamuT amps. Good luck! Mike PS - I do sell one of the brands mentioned.
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Hello to all, I recently borrowed a friends Parasound HCA-3500 power amp just for the heck of it. [I was always curious how this amp sounded]. I unhooked
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solid state amps like Pass and Parasound, but am afraid of that solid state edginess in the upper frequency range that a solid state amp might deliver and seem
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work best with B&W N802's? I had the Parasound Halo JC1's. How are these Class D mono's Compare to JC1's.
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resp. plots in the Stereophile review. Parasound Halo JC-1's. Also can be modded.
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in tube preamps to try out with my Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amps. Based on current or previous owners experiences with using tube preamps with the JC-1's,
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I'm considering going from a YBA Passion integrated amp at 100wpc to either the new mcintosh MC402 or the Parasound JC1. I'd likely get a matching preamp from
Sim Audio Moon P 5 too dry
.........well I went & bought a pair of Parasound JC-1's the dryness is gone, this amp is liquid. However now I feel the bass slam is slightly lean. Matbe needs more
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I currently have Revel Performa f-52's for the fronts and A Revel Ultima voice for the center, and Revel Performa m-20's for the rears. Currently running with
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Which One Amp for the Magnepan 3 6's
(assuming the use of a tube preamp): ParaSound JC-1 monoblocks ParaSound A-21 stereo Krell
Parasound JC 1 or Musical Fidelity KW 550
Which Amp will be the best for my B&W N802s? Current System; Mccormack cd transport,Bel canto dac3,Sonic Frontier Line2, or Pass Labs X1,Straightwire
Aesthetix Calypso vs Ayre K 1Xe preamps
one do you feel would match best with Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amps? Thanks in
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an Aesthetix Atlas, or even a pair of Parasound JC-1's. But I'm honestly getting into waters here that I truly don't know, with too many possibilities that I've not
what is the best amp for B&W 802N
Parasound HCA-3500 is like an older version of the JC-1's. It drives my 802N's really well. Pay attention to the preamp, as
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all, I own Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amps, and have never had any reliability issues at all with them. I have a friend, however, who had a JC-1
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Parasound JC-1 monoblocks. They are DC-coupled.
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to date tried two very different amps (Parasound JC-1's and Wolcott 220 mono tubes). The JC-1's are still breaking in but thus far are promising, still lacking the
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Florida! It's not enough. I guess the Parasound JC-1's are not in the same class as these other amps? I'm leery of the ML because its a hybrid amp. Not too keen on
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I liked them with the parasound JC-1. I still have fond memories of
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Parasound JC-1's provide the first 25W in Class A, then AB to 400W into 8 ohms. Plenty avail here for $3200-3500/pr used.
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er. I didn't like them too much with a Parasound JC-1, but they sounded pretty good with VTL 450's.
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a power conditioner to my system: Parasound JC-1 Mono Amps Aethetix Calypso Pre Artemis Labs PH-1 Phono Pre VPI Scout Table Linn CD Legacy Whisper Spkrs Thanks
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Find some used Parasound Halo JC-1 Monoblocks.There are a couple listed on Audiogon.com.
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to considering the Bryston 7b – SST, Parasound JC – 1, and the new Sanders Sound ESL amp. The former owner of the M-2’s used a Pass X-350, but I found that it
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I just bought a pair of used JC-1s on Audiogon. The amps sounded fine until I was shuting down my preamp. My preamp is a tube linestage. While I was turning
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A pair of Parasound JC-1's, a CTC Blowtorch Pre, and an Exemplar Audio Modified Denon 2900 CD player will give some of the best sound/sound
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all know 2 channel can’t be ignored. Parasound Halo (very attractive products, a good 2 channel preamp, the JC-1 bargain “A” rated bargain monoblocks) Rotel (the only
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perfectly suit my system and tastes (Parasound JC-1 amps). My room is 18x26x8 and is wood floor on joists with carpet (no slab) I've always struggled to get real
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our Einstein gear, I would consider the Parasound JC-1 monoblocks, which are a truly differential balanced design. I think they are one of the tiny handful of high-
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