Parasound Halo JC3+ Phono Preamplifier

Parasound's JC3+ is an improved version of the already exceptional JC3 Phono Preamplifier.
 
 
FEATURES:
 
    	
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    Designed by John Curl - creator of the legendary Vendetta Research phono preamp
    	
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    Inputs and outputs use Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
    	
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    Variable MC load adjust independent for each channel from 50-550 ohms with dual gang potentiometers specially made for Parasound by Vishay.
    	
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    Curl-Thompson tweaked circuits to further reduce the JC 3 silent background noise.
    	
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    24k gold plated copper traces on phono module boards for utmost conductivity and most transparency/detail in the music.
    	
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    47% larger low ESD power supply filter caps greater reserve for head-snapping dynamics.
    	
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    82% larger R-core power transformer greater reserve for more low end impact.
    	
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    Ability to turn off illumination of the front panel P logo.
    	
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    Now Available in Silver or Black.
    	
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    Balanced outputs use Neutrik brand premium XLR jacks
    	
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    MM 47k ohm, MC 47k ohm or MC variable 50-550 Ohms
    	
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    RIAA accurate within 0.2 dB
    	
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    Exclusively Vishay-Dale resistors in the audio path
    	
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    Triple shielding; low-carbon mild steel partitions isolate the power supplies & AC wires
    	
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    Dual mono design; each audio channel is separately enclosed in its own extruded aluminum enclosure
    	
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    Separate high speed-soft recovery rectifiers, filter caps and voltage regulators for each channel
    	
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    Superior R-core type power transformer
    	
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    Mono switch can improve sound of mono and older LPs
    	
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    Built-in AC line conditioner to prevent AC noise from polluting the circuits
    	
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    AC polarity reverse switch can reduce hum in many systems
    	
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    Non-magnetic aluminum rear panel for purest sound
    	
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    Turn On Options switch: manual or auto with 12v trigger input
    	
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    Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
    	
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    2u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA2 (sold separately)
    	
 
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
 
    	
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    Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
    	
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    Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.01% at 1 kHz
    	
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    Signal to Noise Ratio, MM > 87 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted > 78 dB, input shorted, unweighted
    	
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    Signal to Noise Ratio, MC > 87 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted > 67 dB, input shorted, unweighted
    	
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    Interchannel Crosstalk 72 dB at 1 kHz
    	
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    Input Impedance MM: 47k Ω MC: 50 - 550 Ω variable, 47k Ω fixed
    	
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    Output Impedance Unbalanced: < 100 Ω Balanced: < 100 Ω per leg
    	
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    Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz MM: 4mV for 1 V output MC: 600µV for 1 V output
    	
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    Total Gain MM: 48 dB MC: 64 dB
    	
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    XLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield) 2 = Positive 3 = Negative (Return)
    	
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    AC Power Requirement Standby: 1 watt Power On: 12 watts 115 or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz (Selected on Chassis Bottom)
    	
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    Dimensions Width: 17-1/4" (437mm) Depth: 13-3/4" (350mm) Height, with feet: 4-1/8" (105mm) Height, without feet: 3-1/2" (89mm)
    	
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    Weight Net: 19 lbs. (8.6 Kg) Shipping: 26 lbs. (11.8 Kg)
    $2,995.00Price
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