Parasound JC1's vs. Sim Audio W10

I have posted the question too, Denf, but with NO RESPONSES whatsoever! I do not understand that either.

I would also like to know how Henry Ho's H2O ICE signature monoblocks compare to the above named amps?

As a very satisfied owner of the exceptional JC-1 monoblock amps, I must defend them from the undeserving attack about the build quality, and parts quality by the first responder to this thread!
The JC-1's have no "junk" parts on the inside or outside!
They are built like a tank, and use some of the highest quality and best sounding parts currently available!
I have no problem at all with the Superior Electric binding posts. The JC-1's have received rave reviews from the audio press as well as audiophiles for their excellent sound, PARTS QUALITY, and build quality! As Brian Walsh said, they are factory hot rods!
And you MUST give them their required LONG break-in period, or you will never know just how exceptional they can sound!

Timo,
In all due respect, I think you meant Mahandave instead of Krevzeik as the one criticizing the JC-1's.
Krevzeik defended the JC-1's.
Thanks Timo.

Hey anyone out there, can Denf or myself borrow about 7 grand?? Pretty please? I promise we will pay it back sometime in our lifetimes! lol.

Yes, it is true.
I called a couple of dealers, and they confirmed it.
Wonder if there are any parts or circuit changes to justify the $1,000 increase?

Sorry guys, but I have to whole-heartedly disagree with your impressions of the JC-1 monoblocks.
Granted, mine are fully broken-in and I do use Signal Cable Magic Power Cords with them...a big improvement over the stock cords, IMHO. I am also using a Pass Labs X-2.5 preamp, with a Signal Cable Magic Digital Reference shielded power cord. This makes a real good improvement as well.
Gobs of global feed-back or not, I DO NOT find them boring or closed in in the mids and highs at all. They are very smooth, but at the same time they have exceptional speed, transparency, focus, air, detail, and neutrality. Imaging and soundstaging are first rate! Bass extension, control, and extension are also first rate.
They are by a wide margin the best amps I have heard in my system, or in any one elses for that matter.
Michael Fremer and Sam Telling hit the nail on the head when they described the sonics of these amps in Stereophile, and Tellig still uses them as a personal reference.
They MUST be FULLY-BROKEN IN and well WARMED up for at least 6 hours before any real impressions can be made of them.
Sorry guys, but I, along with all of my friends, absolutely love these amps and I have no immediate plans of selling them at all.
Just my 2 cents.

Downunder,
Believe it or not, it took mine almost 1,400 hours to fully open up. Its a real pain in the ass!
I left them on 24/7 for 60 days. Thats also what Bob Crump, one of its designers, also recommends.
For the first 20 to 30 days they were thin and bright, then they became dull, rolled-off, and boring as you described.
But, after about 1,300 hours... BOOM...they opened up with a vengeance and snapped to life! I was amazed to say the least! They still have to "cook" for 6 to 8 hours [warm-up] to sound their best.
Glad you are happy with the Conrad-Johnson premier 350. I have heard alot of good things about them. I would love to audition them in my own system, and especially in Audio_girls system! She has an awesome set-up.
If you did not live so far away in another country, I would consider swapping amps for a couple of weeks just for fun.
But you live so FAR away!
Enjoy your amps...its all about music and what makes you happy.
Happy Listening, my friend.
Lanny

I also have to disagree with Audio4ever.
I recently listened to the Sim WS-6's in a friends system.
I was initially impressed with the Sim's.
I then brought over my JC-1's and we unhooked the Sim's, and put my JC-1's in their place.
No contest: My JC-1's were more focused, transparent, dynamic, had deeper and better controlled bass, and had better soundstaging.
While the Sim's sounded excellent, they were too recessed for own own tastes, and the bass quality was so so.
My friend also prefered my JC-1's, and was shocked that they indeed sounded better than his Sim WS-6's!
Just my 2 cents.