Parasound Halo JC2 BP Preamplifier

The JC2 allows music to emerge intact - with body, bloom, and dynamics, with definition and detail - from an utterly silent background.
 
 
FEATURES:
 
    	
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    Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system
    	
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    Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
    	
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    Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input
    	
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    Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off
    	
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    Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys
    	
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    Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2
    	
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    6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks
    	
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    2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors
    	
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    Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel
    	
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    Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay
    	
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    4 output jack pairs with specialized functions:
    	
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    1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote
    	
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    1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote
    	
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    1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only
    	
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    1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders
    	
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    Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk
    	
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    Hand-matched complementary FETs
    	
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    Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path
    	
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    Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control
    	
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    Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel
    	
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    3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards
    	
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    Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits
    	
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    Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity
    	
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    Aluminum chassis rear panel
    	
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    Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays
    	
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    Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
    	
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    Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors
    	
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    Canare brand internal wiring
    	
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    High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor
    	
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    Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes
    	
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    Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs
    	
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    Remote control handset controls all functions
    	
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    Discrete IR codes for remote control
    	
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    Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on:
    	
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    Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset
    	
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    Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on
    	
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    Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
    	
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    Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono
    	
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    Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays
    	
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    Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks
    	
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    Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
    	
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    2 6' (2m) trigger wires included
    	
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    Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner
    	
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    3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately)
    	
     
    	
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
 
    	
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    Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
    	
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    DistortionTHD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz IM: < 0.003%
    	
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    S/N Ratio> 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted> 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted
    	
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    Crosstalk> 100 dB at 10 kHz> 90 dB at 20 kHz
    	
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    Gain14 dB, maximum
    	
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    L, R Gain Control Range- 10 dB
    	
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    Input ImpedanceUnbalanced: 30k ohmsBalanced: 30k ohms per leg
    	
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    Output ImpedanceUnbalanced: < 60 ohmsBalanced: < 60 ohms per leg
    	
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    Input Sensitivity200 mV for 1 V outputTotal Gain: 14 dBMaximum Output: 8 V
    	
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    XLR Pin Identification1 = Ground (Shield)2 = Positive3 = Negative (Return)
    	
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    AC Power Requirement110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hzs(Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel)25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on
    	
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    DimensionsWidth: 17 1/4" (437 mm)Depth: 16" (406 mm)Height, with feet: 5 7/8" (150 mm)Height, without feet: 5 1/4" (133 mm)
    	
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    WeightNet: 24 lbs. (11 kg)Shipping: 36 lbs. (16.4 kg)
    $4,495.00Price
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