I suggest that it might be exactly what you need. Greetings, I'm new after a 40-year break from hi-fi in the 70s. My question is this: Wanting to chase having a great sounding system (I already think it’s pretty nice), would I get anything out of adding a Parasound JC 5 as amp and using the NAD as essentially an expensive preamp? Another person told me he was concerned the JC5 could be "too bright", which is kind of the opposite of improving bass presence. Stereophileâs review of the Parasound JC-2 suggested that the preamp is lean or perhaps analytical. "The new JC 5 is a remarkable amplifier that creates a new sweet spot in our Halo product family," said Richard Schram, the president and founder of Parasound. I was also looking at PS Audio because I watch Paul McGowan's videos a lot also. Add Parasound Jc5 to NAD M32? When I returned the first JC5 I told Parasound that I hated them because they had made my already very nice system sound pale and lifeless by comparison to the JC5. "Parasound has chosen to take a staple core product that has remained an exceptional value for over fifteen years, the Halo A21 amplifier, and re-spin it into the Halo A21+," reports Michael Zisserson at positive-feedback.com. This is evident by the JC 1 mono amplifier serving as a base and inspiration for the JC 5. I can't find a dealer nearby so that I can listen to that pairing yet. I am not looking for a warm sound or lean sound. One of my friends said it was like Diana Krall was singing in the room. Putting a new system together. Speakers are PSB T3 Imagine Towers (love these) and.a Rega P3 that I have upgraded with the GrooveTracer platter and TT PSU and belt so that it is basically a P6. The latter is the best power amp I have ever owned and paired with ⦠Very occasionally, I will put on one of my old albums for nostalgia and marvel at how much cleaner the sound the Rega produces compared with my old Technics table though I suspect the Elys 2 underperforms. But Rf7III thrilled me with its dynamics. I tried paring these majestic speakers with a Parasound A21+ for a couple of months ( Source is my Denon ).. The Krell Dou 125 ibias amplifier is a better amplifier, and it sells for $5500. I guess there are just many variables to consider as well as the fact that everyone has their own taste in what sounds good to them. Another one, which I highly recommend, is the Vincent SP332 amplifier, which is superb and sells for the low price of $2399 (less at Audio Advisor). Or would it? I exchanged emails with the guys at Upscale Audio in LA because I watch a lot of their videos on Youtube. Then the dealer deviously broke my heart. So when Para - sound prexy Richard Schram e-mailed me, after last yearâs Home Entertain - ment Show, to ask if he could drop 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. Speakers are PSB T3 Imagine Towers (love these) and.a Rega P3 that I have upgraded with the GrooveTracer platter and TT PSU and belt so that it is basically a P6. Along those lines, build quality is Parasoundâs very foundation. There is an amazing preamp that compares in sound quality and features with those costing $3000 and up, but sells for only $699! I was wondering if anyone had an opinion about the Manhattan II. From what I read, I should experience the Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks. Before this , I had a pair of Infinity Kappa 600, which was more on the brighter side. Thanks for a great review, John - I thoroughly enjoyed reading your write up. I had the Parasound 3500 in my setup for about a year with the same speakers, then decided to upgrade from Paradigms to B&W's, and after the speakers (CDM 9NT's) were burned in, there was a huge difference in the sound, with better, less sterile mids and much silkier highs, less grain in ⦠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. I left lots of space around it.). The other is to buy it from Audio Advisor (or similar dealer) with a 30-day no-hassle return privilege. But the question here is, for my speakers will JC5 make a difference when compared to A21 + ? 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. Parasound's new $2995 JC3+ is a significantly upgraded version of the already high performance original JC3 phono preamplifier, though outwardly it looks identical to the handsome original. The new Denon comes with a special Pre-Amp mode, where you can switch of the power amp board in the receiver when using an external amplifier which helps to reduce the over all signal noise. Parasoundâs 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. Obviously, there are a lot of pieces to consider; but I'l focus on the amp/pre-amp selection. Few months back I got a pair of Klipsch Rf 7III which are rated as 100DB sensitive. He had an NAD amp (not my exact one but close enough) and the JC5 with the PSB T3's in his listening room. I have been reading about monoblocks and watching quite a few of the videos done by Paul McGowan of PS Audio. Even when connected to my new Denon X6700h 2020 AVR, the sound was very pleasing for 2 channel music. 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, ⦠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. The Positive Feedback review claimed it sometimes sounds a bit sweet. The design is ⦠While the ultimate 5-star review is a happy customer, weâre glad we please the critics, too. They too had suggested I consider upgrading the preamp but didn't suggest a brand. "Doing so has proved that extremely high performance-per-dollar is still possible today when a company leverages decades of experience, and is spearheaded by a legend." CD player and a casette deck are both legacy Harmon Kardon gear from my old system that I have hung onto just because. ALL B-stock items are all professionally inspected by Parasound technicians and, most importantly, ALL B-Stock products contain the exact same FULL Parasound manufacturerâs warranty. I will check out those other amplifiers. This is one heavy preamplifier which weighs as much as some power amps! 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. It's really interesting the responses you get back when asking questions like this. Heck, some reviewers end up buying their own review sets. Parasound at Rocky Mountain AudioFest 2017 - Stereophile review by Herb Reichert 4 Distinct Product Lines 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. I simply go by what I hear/prefer regardless of manufacturer. Is it a waste of the NAD M32, which I think is a nice piece of equipment. He had a Mytek pre-amp (I am assuming the Manhattan II) that he hooked in to replace the NAD entirely. Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo/Mono Amplifier Price: $5995 USD. I have had a few Parasound products over the years and currently own a P6 paired with a JC 5 power amp. will I be able to notice the first 12 W of Class A in my setup ? The bass and low midrange were especially affected. One of the best system I've heard had Gryphon amplifiers and the other had Absolare mono-amps. That person recommended I consider Anthem or Bel Canto amplifiers. This is an amp that won the "Best of the Year" award from The Absolute Sound! Any opinions about whether adding the JC 5 would be worth it? B-Stock items are gently used ( probably all my listening should be done with class A ) Please let me know, thanks. It has two balanced inputs and a balanced out; unheard of at this price. I think that the JC5 would be an improvement, but there are other options you might consider that would sound better, and possibly for less money. Pre/Power Amplifiers Parasound Halo JC5 power amplifier Lab Report Although the JC5 is a 'power amplifier', its two gain controls and RCA line outputs also allow the signal to be intercepted between the 'high voltage' J-FET input stage and the MOSFET/bipolar output stage proper. (Though these impedances are higher than specified, they include the series impedance of 6' of spaced-pair loudspeaker cable, which I ⦠I can hear your mind voices here, saying " you don't need much power for these speakers" I agree, but I was more curious to enjoy the 7 w of class A power from the the 21+. B-Stock gives audiophile enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase Parasound products at a discounted price. Some will; some won't. One way is to get the dealer to loan it to you for a week or at least 2 days. There is really no other way to find out what it sounds like in your system and home. Sorry for the long message - hope some of you guys with more experience can provide some guidance. Additionally, Parasound's A21 just won a⦠Designed by John Curl, Parasound say âthe Halo JC5 distils the essence of the top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassisâ. Would the sound improvement be noticeable or minor? I want to try something new in my system for a week or two before buying. But you have to buy a separate preamp and DAC from what I can tell. I had several friends along and we all agreed it made a noticeable difference. It was kindly sent to me by a member. I mostly stream jazz and R&B using Tidal. A local dealer didn't have a strong opinion but suggested I somehow haul my amp and speakers into their shop to test different configurations (last thing I want to do is haul the T3s around town). Is this preamp musically engaging? It cost US $4,000 when it first came out (2009). Does anyone have a parasound JC5 amp paired with a JC2 BP pre-amp? I liked all that. Warranty: Five years parts and labor. I loved them and still do and couldn’t bare to part, hence the switch. Truly an excellent amp! He suggested I consider the Cary SA 200.2 amplifier. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Parasound JC2 Preamp. I had been impressed with Parasound's Halo JC 1 monoblock, which I had measured for Michael Fremer's review in the February 2003 Stereophile (Vol.26 No.2). I've heard the JC5 and thought it was very good and offered a lot of bang for the buck. If not, ship it back for a refund. I also kept around my old Snell E.5 MK2 towers that I have hooked in with an AB switch to the NAD. I'm not negative towards Parasound. I suggest that you buy the Vincent amp and try it. It is acknowledged as the benchmark for amplifier performance and value. It is the Schitt Freya preamp. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and introduced 16 years ago to instant international acclaim. He argues that separate components will always sound better (I think I am being fair to say that). ary2003Stereophile (Vol.26No.2).And Iâd had enormous respect for the Halo JC 1âs designer, John Curl, ever since the early 1990s, when Iâd used and enjoyed one of his Vendetta SCP-2 phono preamplifiers. Released as a cut-down version of the more expensive JC3+, Paul Rigby reviews the Parasound JC3 Jr phono amplifier A few years back, I reviewed Parasoundâs JC3+ phono amplifier, a dual mono design that was noted for its particular internal layout. Not sure how to describe it but the sound was fuller, more "muscular", and richer. There was shielding here and isolation there while large power-supply filter capacitors were added to reduce strain on the amplifier. I have to say, this also made a difference but at the higher end. Before this , I had a pair of Infinity Kappa 600, which was more on the brighter side. You know, the amplifiers that remained on Stereophile⦠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. Some have said the JC5 would improve "bass presence and control". I don't have the bucks to do that now and I think using the NAD M32 with the JC5 sounds just fine (I ended up buying the JC5 demo for a grand off the retail price and setting it up at home. I just purchased a new amp for 3 times its MSRP price to better it. This is what I usually do. 9 out of every 10 Parasound products have won an award from at least one top-tier audiophile publication. I am 96% certain that you will be thrilled with the way it sounds. We first listened to the NAD alone and then he added in the JC5. It’s as good as I need. JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier I didn't get the amp and bring it home - I don't really have room (or strength) to be hooking in the JC5 and lugging it back if I don't like it. Parasound Products, Inc. 2250 McKinnon Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 Phone: (415) 397-7100 Fax: (415) 397-0144. According to Parasoundâs Richard Schram, the original JC3âs design began as a phono preamp retrofit for the JC2 line stage with separate small circuit boards for each channel. I say this not because Iâm partial to Parasound products in general, but because I flat out believe there is no better phonostage on the market within shouting distance of its price. Parasound and, I believe, Ayre Acoustics have invested heavily to secure an ample stock of these no-longer-manufactured, low-noise J-FETs. The design features a high power and ultra-high bias Class A/AB topography capable of delivering 400 watts per channel. I am now contemplating to get the Parasound JC5 which would have 12 W of Class A. 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