", "Not only was the sound exquisitely smooth and natural, it never ran out of steam, regardless of how loud I cranked it. Power Amplifiers Halo JC 1+ Designed by John Curl, the Halo JC5 combines two Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis running via Class A/AB topography High bias class A/AB provides 12W per channel pure class A power and class AB to its 400W 8 ohm rating. The Halo JC 5 is direct-coupled, protected by DC servo circuits to eliminate coupling capacitors, while extending bass response down to 5 Hz. They wouldn’t have it any other way. It comes to market only when it is a finished product that’s ready to stand the test of time. As with the JC 1, the input stage B+/B- rails are 10 V above the output stage rails to eliminate any chance of distortion caused by voltage sagging when the amp is under load. The JC 5 is a 400-watt per channel stereo amplifier designed by John Curl that combines design elements of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis the same size as one JC 1. The output stage employs 24 beta-matched, 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar transistors to deliver a formidable peak current of 90 amperes. They wouldn’t have it any other way. Sale Regular price $5,995.00 Shipping calculated at checkout. They are custom-manufactured by CHK Infinium to Parasound’s exacting specifications. This is their new 400 watt per channel stereo power amplifier, and is the latest achievement in Parasound’s long history of value engineering combined with the design skill of audio legend John Curl. The JC 5 just plays whatever you want the way it was meant to be played. I purchased this amp new from Safe and Sound HQ (an authorized dealer) for my large listening room. Parasound JC-1 vs Pass Labs 250.5 I would appreciate any feedback regarding these two amps especially driving Martin Logan Summits. The Parasound Halo JC 5 certainly lives up to the buzz. The power supply employs a 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with a premium H18 grade steel core. If you are interested in purchasing any Parasound products, such as the new Parasound Halo JC1+, A20+, A23+, P6, HINT6, JC5, or JC3+, you can trade-in another electronic component on it by filling out our, 20660 Coastal Highway, Suite 1 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. The Halo JC 5 boasts an enviable heritage. Hi guys, I posted this in another section and did not get much feedback, so hopefully here I will find some ppl who have auditioned/compared these 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. Class-A power, 25W into 8 ohms (14dBW); bias set to Low: 10W into 8 ohms (10dBW). WANTED: Parasound A21+ or JC5: Solid State Amplifiers: ON Dec 21, 2020 - 11 : DEALER AD: Parasound Halo A23+ Amplifier Combo, Open Box, Only $1899: Solid State Amplifiers: $1899.00: ON Dec 14, 2020: 12 : DEALER AD: Parasound Halo Hint 6 Integrated Amplifier - Open Box, Only $3499.00: Solid State Integrated Amplifiers: $3499.00: ON They all use the best parts and each must pass their strictest quality assurance. Saying it’s a great value is a bit of a disservice. I heard next to no distortion whatever the material I flung at it. Sidebar 1: Specifications Description: Solid-state monoblock power amplifier. "The JC 5 is a remarkable amplifier that creates a new sweet spot in our Halo product family," said Parasound's founder and president Richard Schram. "Our customers often tell us they love everything the JC 1 offers, but they wondered if we could deliver comparable performance in a no-compromise stereo amplifier, while saving them money and space. The Latest New Products ... Dimensions & Weight. ", - James Parker, Hi-Fi News, December 2019, "...having heard the JC 5, I realize that it’s worth every penny. Halo A 23+ Halo JC1. Myron Ho says that the Parasound JC5, like its big brother the original JC 1 is a stunning performer with great musicality and none of the sterility of more analytical amps. One can pop the feet off and use the supplied mounting kit to secure the A21+ into a standard 19 inch wide audio rack where the mounting height will be four rack spaces. The JC 5 is available in silver or black. The JC 5 is a 400-watt per channel stereo amplifier designed by John Curl that combines design elements of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis the same size as one JC 1. The Halo JC5 can deliver 600W per channel into 4 Ohms and can be bridged to mono for 1,200W into 8 ohms. Its balanced inputs use discrete circuits with Neutrik locking XLR connectors, and Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA input and loop output jacks. 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 Parasound Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier is profoundly powerful and supremely musical. Halo has earned honors and awards that are unmatched. We challenged John Curl to distill the essence of two JC 1 mono blocks into a single chassis, and the result has exceeded everyone's expectations.". By any measure, the Halo JC 5 is a superb power amplifier. 2250 McKinnon Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 It is acknowledged as the benchmark for amplifier performance and value. The Halo JC 5 is direct-coupled, protected by DC servo circuits to eliminate coupling capacitors, while extending bass response down to 5 Hz. Parasound has introduced its Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier that was designed by audio legend John Curl. Hi-Fi, January 15, 2019, "...the Parasound JC 5 is a stunning amplifier. This time I have none. Year: 2018. Halo A 31, Digital To Analogue Converter (DAC)Halo P6, Phono PreamplifierHalo JC 3 Jr.Halo JC 3+. However, there’s so much more refinement than that on offer here, and the JC5 will please even if you never explore the limits of its performance envelope. It’s easy to see why this Parasound has its set of loyal followers. Independent power supplies for left and right channels input stages employ filter caps totaling 8,880 μF. if (typeof VR !== "undefined" && typeof VR.SignupForm !== "undefined") { new VR.SignupForm({ id: "37383395345149", element: "vr-signup-form-37383395345149", endpoint: "https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/se/"}); }. Parasound claims Class A operation up to 12W/8ohm for the JC5. Parasound Power Amplifiers. Just when I thought I had my system pretty dialed, the JC 3+ took it to another level. Not available for online sale. Those who think nothing of using for parties the kind of five-figure system at the heart of which it will sit won’t be disappointed in the least – it will just keep on going as long as you can. pdxway Forum Resident Thread Starter. Its balanced inputs use discrete circuits with Neutrik locking XLR connectors, and Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA input and loop output jacks. That is, it maintains its musicality and never gives off that sterile sound you hear from many amps trying to attain surgical precision while sucking the life out of your music. The 2x400W/8ohm power rating is only achieved by the skin of its transistors, however, with a full 240V AC mains voltage [see Sidebar]. I bought the Parasound JC5. Frequency response: 2Hz-120kHz, +0/-3dB. We were recently approached by Parasound regarding their new $5,995 Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier. 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, Music … I can’t recommend Parasound’s Halo JC 5 highly enough. If you are interested in purchasing any Parasound products, such as the new Parasound Halo JC1+, A20+, A23+, P6, HINT6, JC5, or JC3+, you can trade-in another electronic component on it by filling out our Trade-In Form. ", - Myron Ho, HomeTheaterReview.com, November 5, 2018, Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - Item # PAHAJC5, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB Turntable, Focal Clear Open Circumaural High Fidelity Headphones, Copyright © Audio Advisor, Inc. 1981-2021, 2019 Parasound Halo Product Line Brochure (PDF Format), Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier Product Reviews, 400 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, both channels driven, 600 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS, both channels driven, Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl, 12 watts per channel of pure Class A power, Stable with speaker impedance dips to 1.5 Ω, CHK Infinium, custom 5-way speaker binding posts, Vampire gold-plated RCA input & loop output jacks, Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors, AC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass, Dual-mono input stages with ±110 volt DC rails, 24 beta-matched 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors, 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with independent windings for each channel, Independent power supplies for left & right channel input stages, driver stages, output stages, 8,880 µF Nichicon Gold Tune filter capacitors for input stages, 132,000 µF Rubycon filter capacitors for output stages, Full power is rated all the way down to 5Hz for unrestricted low-end bass, Harris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diode rectifiers, Automatic turn-on by 12 V trigger or audio sensing, 4 rack space chassis with rear carry handles, Premium quality 9' (3m) 12-gauge IEC power cord, with silver soldered connectors, Power Output – Both Channels Driven: 400 watts x 2, 8 Ω; amplifier, which I had measured for Michael Fremer’s review in the Febru - ary2003Stereophile (Vol.26No.2).And I’d had enormous respect for the Halo JC 1’s designer, John Curl, ever since Tax-Free Shopping in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach Delaware. As the nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio, home theater and home electronics, Overture is proud to offer Parasound’s line of high-performance music components including the new Halo JC 1+ that is the ultimate achievement of Parasound legendary designer John Curl. This wasn’t, by any means, inexpensive and given their history of building high performance-to-price equipment – we were very intrigued. Please contact us or send us a trade-in form if you are interested in purchasing this product. “Our customers often tell us they love everything the JC 1 offers, but they wondered if we could deliver comparable performance in a no-compromise stereo amplifier, while saving them money and space. Parasound’s 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. 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. Parasound, based out of San Francisco, was founded by a former audio retailer Richard Schram. Halo A52. High bias class A/AB provides 12-watts-per-channel pure class A power and class AB effortlessly to its 400 watts per channel 8 ohm rating. Parasound’s mission couldn’t be more different. Please Contact Us if you are interested in this product! It has independent secondary windings for its dual-mono power supply. ", "Often, in the Conclusion of a review, I offer a few qualifying thoughts or caveats. Everything they do at Parasound is customer-centric because that’s how they define value. COVID-19. It has independent secondary windings for its dual-mono power supply. HomeTheaterReview.com - Best of 2018 - December 2018 In the complicated landscape of audio, many companies put stratospheric price tags on great performance. The Parasound's output impedance was a very low 0.067 ohm at 20Hz and 1kHz, increasing slightly to 0.085 ohm at 20kHz. The Parasound Halo JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier In Use What most surprised me after I invested more and more money into vinyl playback was the jump in dynamic capability. We challenged John Curl to distill the essence of two JC 1 mono blocks into a single chassis, and the result has exceeded everyone’s expectations.”. “Propeller” type 5-way speaker binding posts are 24k gold-plated and accept 7-gauge bare wire. Driver and output stages employ massive Rubycon filter caps totaling 132,000 µF. The Parasound Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier is profoundly powerful and supremely musical. All Rights Reserved. There's nothing terribly unusual about a big, hefty US-made power amp: after all, it's almost an archetype of what we think the US high-end is all about. instruction/owners manual - G-Fruit. Halo A 52+Halo A 51 Its replacement, the Halo A 21+, is priced a little higher at $2,995. Parasound JC5. From the moment I began listening to the Halo JC 5 until I had to pack it up and send it back to Parasound, its sound delighted me in ways that few other components ever have. So far so good. Halo JC 5+ If you have a trade-in, receive the best possible value for your trade-in towards the purchase of new equipment. The Halo JC 5 boasts an enviable heritage. Parasound HALO JC-1 Amplifier overview and full product specs on CNET. “Propeller” type 5-way speaker binding posts are 24k gold-plated and accept 7-gauge bare wire. Parasound's 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. Color. Parasound and, I believe, Ayre Acoustics have invested heavily to secure an ample stock of these no-longer-manufactured, low-noise J-FETs. Dimensions: 448 x 197 x 508mm. 600 watts x 2, 4 Ω, Power Output – Bridged Mode 1200 watts x 1, 8 Ω; Bridged 4 Ω operation is not recommended, VAC: 0.05% THD, RMS continuous power, full audio band (20 Hz - 20 kHz), Current Capacity: 90 amps peak, per channel, Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB; 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.05 % at full power; < 0.03 % at typical listening levels, Inter-channel Crosstalk: > 87 dB at 1 kHz; > 72 dB at 20 kHz, Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 33 kΩ; Balanced: 66 kΩ,(33 kΩ per leg), Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω: Unbalanced 1 V ; Balanced 1 V per leg, S/N Ratio: > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted; > 111 dB, input shorted, unweighted, DC Trigger Requirements : +9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA, XLR Pin Identification: 1 = Ground (Shield), 2 = Positive, 3 = Negative (Return), Power Requirement: Standby, 1 Watt; Idle (no music playing), 225 Watts: Typical listening levels, 400 Watts; Maximum 1500 Watts, Dimensions: Width 17-5⁄8", Height without feet 7-1⁄8", Height with feet 7-3/4", Depth: 20", Depth with cables: 21-1⁄2". Monty12, bluemooze and pdxway like this. In fact, they don’t really know how long their amplifiers last because people write to thank them because the Parasound amp they purchased in the mid-’80s still works perfectly 30 years later. I can't recommend Parasound's Halo JC 5 highly enough." Parasound JC-5 with only minimal use to make sure it worked. Driver and output stages employ massive Rubycon filter caps totaling 132,000 µF. © 2020 Overture Ultimate Home Electronics. Parasound's 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. Maximum output power (20Hz-20kHz): 400W into 8 ohms (26dBW), 800W into 4 ohms (26dBW) "continuous"; 1200Wpc into 2 ohms (23.6dBW) "short term." The 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. By any measure, the Halo JC 5 is a superb power amplifier. 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. For $5995, it offers reference-quality sound, and enough power to easily drive any loudspeaker. My current system includes Theta transport, Camelot Uther IV DAC, Aesthetix Calypso preamp,Rogue M-150 amps and … Parasound’s 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. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and introduced 16 years ago to instant international acclaim. © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. Its sound delighted me in ways that few other components ever have. As with the JC 1, the input stage B+/B- rails are 10 V above the output stage rails to eliminate any chance of distortion caused by voltage sagging when the amp is under load. Downloads. CES 2021. parasound jc5 – 2 channel stereo / bridgeable monoblock power amplifier Parasound is very proud of their new Halo JC5. Shipping weight is 95 lbs. When you choose Parasound you’re getting uncompromised quality for every model. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by Parasound. The 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. “The JC 5 is a remarkable amplifier that creates a new sweet spot in our Halo product family,” said Parasound’s founder and president Richard Schram. (Though these impedances are higher than specified, they include the series impedance of 6' of spaced-pair loudspeaker cable, which I have estimated as … Delivering a remarkable 400 watts per channel, the Parasound Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis that is the same size as one JC 1. Rack mount hardware for its four rack space chassis is included. Quantity. There was an absolute sense of effortlessness as sound flowed smoothly and steadily from it, regardless of what speakers I used or music I played. It plays clean and neutral, a living embodiment of how close we've come to the ideal of straight wire with gain. 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. The output stage employs 24 beta-matched, 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar transistors to deliver a formidable peak current of 90 amperes. 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. When they develop a new product they take the carpenter’s adage “measure twice, cut once” to the extreme. ", - Roger Kanno, SoundStage! "It’s more than possible to have an absolute blast with this amplifier. I had the A21 previously but I wanted more power. Each new model is tested, improved and re-tested under worst-case conditions. The JC 5 is available in silver or black. In practice its substantial 208W idle power consumption and 42oC heatsink temperature would not lead me to question this specification. "Having heard the JC 5, I realize that it's worth every penny. Parasound Halo JC-5 for sale. The amplifier is amazingly quiet, tonally balanced with an ability to deliver detail and layering in a price bracket just a notch below some of it’s bigger brothers. They are custom-manufactured by CHK Infinium to Parasound’s exacting specifications. Simply put, they offer the most performance for the money by finding the sweetest spot between price and diminishing returns. The Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock was designed by John Curl and introduced 16 years ago to instant international acclaim. Width 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. Independent power supplies for left and right channels input stages employ filter caps totaling 8,880 μF. The power supply employs a 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with a premium H18 grade steel core. They all use the best parts and each must pass their strictest quality assurance. Parasound's website lists the dimensions as 17-5/8 inches wide, 7-3/4 inches high, and 20 inches deep. HCA-1000A. Standingstones, May 31, 2019 #3. If you have the resources I would step up to the recently released '+' products. Halo A 21+ CES 2021 FULL COVERAGE. Weight: 33.1kg. Shipping weight is 95 lbs. Parasound Halo, ZoneMaster, Z Custom, and NewClassic are four distinct product families. Rack mount hardware for its four rack space chassis is included. 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