Preamp to match Parasound JC1 monos

Ellyjr, I have JC-1 amps and am using a Herron Audio VTSP-3 tube pre and the sound is fantastic. They are an excellent match.

Ellyjr, I ran the JC1's with a Sonic Frontiers Line 2SE+ with some pretty pricey tubes and I would give the nod to the JC2. That is not to say that you might get better results with a different tubed linestage. Either way I would run balanced.

The Einstein "The Tube" Preamp works great with the JC-1's or just about any solid state or tube amp that has XLR inputs.

Jim

Cpk, I had an SF line 2 also, it was a great pre. I wish I still have it to try with JC1's. Thank you all for your responses.

Bob Crump was adamant that preamp be balanced, had Pass X1 for many years with JC1s, recently bought XP20, still breaking in but sounding promising.