Condition: Used. Category Preamplifiers (Stereo) Brand: Parasound. I could hear absolutely nothing.". Like the JC-1, the JC-2 is up there with the best of them, but down to earth in price. One listen, and I just had to own one. Jan … And there's an independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, and LEDs, an approach with keeps the preamps 'housekeeping' circuits well out of the audio chain. ", "The Parasound may not be quite as wide or deep in soundstage as some tube units, but it's still an excellent imager and soundstager and, overall, just plain astonishing for this kind of money. Quantity. Net: 24 lbs. The front panel is dominated by a rectangular red logo at the top center that glows bright red when the amp is operated, and by a volume knob at the far right. The Parasound warranty is not transferable. "I've not heard any other monoblock entrant at or even close to this price that is able to recreate so many aspects of music with a more authentic voice. One main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, and polarity is also switched by remote. 2 x 125 watts rms into 8 ohms 2 x 200 watts rms into 4 ohms 2 x 125 watts rms ... Parasound Halo A23 THX Ultra2 125w X 2 Amplifier The Halo A 23 Amplifier is the ultimate combination of superior technology, incredible sound, advanced features and stunning industrial design. item 2 Brand New Parasound Halo JC2 BP Stereo Preamplifier Black Color Retail: $4,500 1 - Brand New Parasound Halo JC2 BP Stereo Preamplifier Black Color Retail: $4,500. In fact, the company wanted this to be the quietest preamp that you can buy � at any price. In a word, no. Unit shows evidence of abuse and/or misuse. The JC 2 BP is identical to the original JC 2 stereo preamplifier, with the addition of a home theater Bypass function. 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately), Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system, Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs, Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input, Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off, Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys, Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2, 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks, 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors, Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel, Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay. Frequency Response Sale Regular price $4,495.00 Shipping calculated at checkout. On the other hand, the P5 is no slouch if you needed a DAC, digital inputs and the convenience of separate sub handling plus home theater bypass (which of course is also available for an additional $500 to add it to the JC2, or by getting the JC2 BP). The JC 2 BP lets you bypasses its master volume control and the left and right channel gain controls. 110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hzs Availability: In-Store Only. Parasound JC 2 BP. I find myself totally absorbed by CDs that previously bored me. This item is available in-store only. It allows your CD player and other sources to do their stuff. ", "This is a terrific linestage preamp that would be a Product of the Year in any year. Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs. The JC 2 BP accomplishes this seamlessly and with no compromises. ", Parasound Halo JC-2 Stereophile Review (510k PDF), "The JC 1 / JC 2 combo produces a remarkably detailed and shockingly realistic sound. Definitive Technology SR8080BP BiPolar Surround Speaker - Piano Gloss Black "I can vouch for the results," says Alan Taffel about the ultra-quiet design in his January 10, 2007 report on the CES show for AVguide.com. Parasound JC 2 BP Up for you consideration is one of the greatest preamplifier in very good conditions, I have had this Preamp for some time and have had no issues with it at all, it works very well. > 100 dB at 10 kHz 200 mV for 1 V output Unit was modified in any way. It does have a few very small nicks and imperfections on the face plate which are pictured, look very carefully. $139 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $139 for 24 months. Instead of relying on a toroidal transformer, which is typically found in quality AV components, the design team opted for a high capacity R-core audio power transformer and inductor with additional filters and special low-ESR capacitors. 2 = Positive The new Parasound Halo JC 2 BP adds a home theater bypass function that allows this preamplifier and its companion power amplifier and speakers to be connected as the front left- and right-channels of a … The new Bypass function enables your surround system’s left and right front speakers and their power amplifier to do double duty as the left and right channels of an analog stereo system. HRA 3 (May be purchased separately), The Absolute Sound 2016 High-End Buyer's Guide Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel Total Gain: 14 dB (The JC 2 is not inexpensive at $4,000, but this is a high-end component we're talking about, and for what you get, that can be considered good value.) You might also know of John Curl, a veteran audio designer who is … IM: < 0.003%, S/N Ratio John Curl's CTC Builders, creators of the famed JC 1, designed the JC 2 to be Parasound's next legend. Unit's serial number was removed, modified, or defaced. And its sound and specs are identical to the JC 2. The Absolute Sound magazine rated the Halo JC2 as the "Best Solid-State Preamp" in the Winter 08 / Spring 09 issue. The JC 2 includes six pairs of unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks. ", "The JC 1 / JC 2 combo produces a remarkably detailed and shockingly realistic sound," marvels Steve Guttenberg in the June 2008 issue of Home Entertainment magazine. 6. The Parasound Halo JC 2 BP preamplifier represents the pinnacle of analog audio technology. Back to Category > Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass. 1. Details about Parasound Halo JC-2 BP. Maximum Output: 8 V, XLR Pin Identification The JC 2 BP has Bypass circuitry and special software control which allow you to easily integrate it into a surround sound system. Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately) Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB. Minimum purchase required. And its sound and specs are identical to the JC 2. Neutral and natural, transparent-to-sources, quick and delicately detailed, here is one solid-state preamp that doesn�t trade away key parts of the baby (air, bloom, color, three-dimensionality) for the bathwater of razor-cut imaging and iron-fisted control. Parasound Halo JC 2 BP er en ren analog forforsterker, og et product av ekte genier. The JC 2 BP is identical to the original JC 2 stereo preamplifier, with the addition of a home theater Bypass function. The JC 2 BP accomplishes this seamlessly and with no compromises. Bryston gear is excellent as well (I have a couple of components), and if that works better in your system, go for it. "The new JC-2 lives up to its legendary forebear, offering outstanding neutrality, very low noise, high resolution of inner detail, excellent timbre and texture, excellent large-scale and small-scale dynamics, and a surprisingly large taste of the air and bloom that only tube preamps used to own. The JC 2 is not equipped with this. Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on: Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset, Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on, Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono, Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays, Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks, Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord, Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner. Four 12v trigger output jacks allow for power amp auto turn-on. 5. 4 output jack pairs with specialized functions: 1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote, 1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote, 1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only, 1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders, Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono, Remote control handset controls all functions. > 90 dB at 20 kHz, L, R Gain Control Range A prior repair was attempted by an unauthorized repair station. 1 = Ground (Shield) 174340341233. How is the JC 2 BP different than the JC 2? 25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on, Dimensions Parasound can modify your present JC 2 to include the new Bypass function. and JC 1s, I was surprised to be able to hear deep into the mono image, the instruments sufficiently separated in space that I could now start to make sense of the music-making during this tune, and begin to comprehend the interplay of Carter, drummer Tony PARASOUND HALO JC 2 T h eJC2’ si ntr odv by al ump . Parasound JC2 BP. "Like the JC-1, the JC-2 is up there with the best of them, but down to earth in price. ... JC 2 BP. (16.4 kg), Rack Mount Accessory Flagship 2 Channel PreAmplifier. Parasound JC-2BP for sale. ", "My guess is that the Parasound Halo JC-2 can compete successfully against preamps, solid-state or tubed, that sell for twice the price -- or more," reports Sam Tellig in the December 2007 issue of Stereophile. Your stereo analog sources will connect to the JC 2 BP so you can listen to your favorite music without compromises to analog purity that are inevitable when digital processing circuitry is in the same chassis. Parasound, one of the audio industry's top manufacturers of high-end audio components, has introduced a new version of the widely acclaimed, John Curl designed, Halo JC 2 stereo preamplifier. "If you are new to high-end audio, Parasound�s JC 1 / JC 2 combination is a great place to start.". ", - Steve Guttenberg, Home Entertainment magazine, June 2008, "The Parasound Halo JC 2 is a line-level preamplifier that delivers superlative sound. 3. ", The Absolute Sound Magazine honored the Parasound JC 2 with a "Product of the Year Award" in its January 2009 issue. Like any good preamplifier, its primary function is to "get out of the way" of the signal coming from the music source and not impart any coloration of its own. Unlike a toroidal transformer, this premium technology does not pass noise through to the rest of the circuitry, contributing to the JC 2's dead-quiet operation. But the P5 is not the heavyweight that the JC2 is (both literally and sound-wise). The design team achieves an amazing 116 dB signal-to-noise ratio with the JC 2 by isolating its dual-mono audio circuits from the power supply by placing them behind noise-killing 3/8"-thick shields. "Creating this little masterwork at this price is another feather in Parasound's and designer John Curl's cap. Parasound JC 2 BP Halo 2 Channel preamplifier. ", - Frank Doris, HomeTheaterReview.com, February 2010, Parasound JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass - Item # PAJC2BP, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB Turntable, Focal Clear Open Circumaural High Fidelity Headphones, Copyright © Audio Advisor, Inc. 1981-2021, Parasound Halo JC 2BP Manual (PDF Format), 2019 Parasound Halo Product Line Brochure (PDF Format), Parasound JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass Product Reviews, 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks, 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors, Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel, Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay, Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk, Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path, Premium four-gang motor-driven analog master volume control, Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel, 3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards, Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits, Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity, Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays, High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor, Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes, Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs, Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays, Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks, Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord, Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner. ", "Unequivocally the best preamp I have ever heard. The heavily regulated dual-mono power supply boasts hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes. You can find additional information at www.parasound.com or by writing to service@parasound.com. Can my present JC 2 be modified to include the JC 2 BP Bypass function? Height, without feet: 5 1/4" (133 mm), Weight Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays. Free shipping. THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, Distortion It helps the JC-1 power amps through a huge soundstage. The new Parasound Halo JC 2 BP allows audiophiles to use their high-end speakers and amplifiers for the left and right channels of a home theater system controlled by a surround receiver, or to switch back to stereo music under the no compromise control of the JC 2 BP… Although not cheap at $4,000, you get what you pay for without question. "This is a terrific linestage preamp that would be a Product of the Year in any year. John Curl og CTC builders, hjernene bak Parasound sin berømte JC 1, har utviklet JC 2 BP til å bli den neste legenden. "Honestly, I cannot think of a pair of monoblocks that offer a view anywhere near this close to the top of the heap for anywhere near their aski… These amps are magnificent performers in nearly every regard," raves Greg Weaver in his review for Positive Feedbackonline magazine. Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2; Related products. “The Parasound JC 1 is one of the finest high-powered solid-state amps I’ve heard,” said ST. “Think of it as a 25W class-A amp that does 400W class-A/B when pushed.” Matched with the JC 2 preamp, the JC 1s presented even greater holographic detail and transparency. Item Information. Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote, and two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on. One main output jack pair is balanced XLR, and the polarity can be switched by the wireless remote. (Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel) Shipping: 36 lbs. You should buy the JC 2 BP if you want to use the same left and right speakers and amplifier for both your analog stereo sources and for your digital surround sound sources. JC 2 BP Features | Specs | Reviews. © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. > 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted, Crosstalk Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system. $3,699.95. 2. Color. A two-way RS-232 serial port connection and 12-volt trigger systems allows for easy system integration. Of the two remaining outputs, one pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only, and the other output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, featuring a fixed level for recorders. Just in on trade. The design is elegant and differentiated. The new Bypass function enables your surround system�s left and right front speakers and their power amplifier to do double duty as the left and right channels of an analog stereo system. There is independent gain controls for each input which can let you set channel balance. Have questions or wish to purchase? The JC 2 BP sound and specifications are identical to the JC 2 in every respect. The JC 2 BP is identical to the the original JC 2 stereo preamplifier, with the addition of a home theater Bypass function. The Bypass function does require the JC 2 BP to be powered on, since the bypass circuit is active. Call 952-829-9700 for our every day low price! Unbalanced: 30k ohms The audio mute is switched by independent L and R relays. The JC 2 BP Bypass function operates with both its unbalanced and its balanced inputs and outputs. If you have the luxury of two entirely separate systems for stereo and surround you should consider the JC 2 because there will be no advantage to the JC 2 BP. 4. The Halo by Parasound JC 2 BP Line Level Preamplifier . Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner; The premium four-gang motor-driven analog master volume control uses separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L and R channels. 4 output jack pairs with specialized functions: 1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote, 1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote, 1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only, 1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders, Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk, Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path, Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control, Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel, 3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards, Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits, Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity, Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays, High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor, Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes, Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs, Remote control handset controls all functions. Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input. ", "If you are new to high-end audio, Parasound�s JC 1 / JC 2 combination is a great place to start. 2: Model: Parasound HALO JC-2 BP: Number of Inputs: 6: Audio Inputs: AUX, Coaxial Digital, Component: Brand: Parasound: This is Parasound"s Flagship Pre-Amplifier, no expense has been spared in the design of this product, it is a magnificent Pre-amplifier. ", - The Absolute Sound magazine, March 2019, "The new JC-2 lives up to its legendary forebear, offering outstanding neutrality, very low noise, high resolution of inner detail, excellent timbre and texture, excellent large-scale and small-scale dynamics, and a surprisingly large taste of the air and bloom that only tube preamps used to own. The direct DC servo-coupled design uses no capacitors in the signal path. See below for information on the amazing JC 2. When you want to watch movies with digital surround simply press a button on the JC 2 BP�s new remote control and the left and right front channel signals from your surround processor or receiver will pass through the JC 2 BP as if it wasn�t even there. The new Bypass function enables your surround system’s left and right front speakers and their power amplifier to do double duty as the left and right channels of an analog stereo system. One more thing: the JC-2 excels at the reproduction of space. From the beginning, Parasound made quiet operation a priority of the JC 2. Learn More . Simply connect the JC 2 BP between your surround processor or receiver’s left and right channel line level output jacks and the input jacks on the power amplifier … With the ever growing interest in home cinema/theatre and the desire not to compromise on sound quality, especially for those systems where the front left and right channels require to be used in high end home cinema systems with capability to have the best stereo reproduction also, Parasound evolved a brilliant product in the JC2 and created … I'm now using a Denafrips Terminator with the Parasound JC-2 BP and JC-5 and think it sounds quite good, but of course it's all about system synergy. Preamplifiers (Stereo) NAD M12 $ 3,299.00. ", POSITIVE FEEDBACK ONLINE - ISSUE 34 (Max Dudious)Review (PDF). Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off And speaking of those connections, all grounding for the JC 2's inputs is completely isolated from all grounding for the outputs. Parasound Halo JC-2 BP. parasound halo jc 2 bp Parasound Halo JC2BP er en ren analog forforsterker, og et product av ekte genier. It's solidly built and performed flawlessly during hundreds of hours of operation. Item Ending. "The JC-2 allows music to emerge intact -- withy body, bloom, and dynamics, with definition and detail -- from an utterly silent background," reports Sam Tellig in Stereophile. 1 viewed per hour. When Parasound designed the highly acclaimed JC 2, the company underestimated how many enthusiasts would want to use the JC 2 in a blended stereo-surround system. Every section of the JC 2 uses premium internal components that were specifically chosen for specific functions in specific areas. Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier with Bypass. Depth: 16" (406 mm) DirectDigital Preamp/DAC. Price: US $3,100.00. Balanced: 30k ohms per leg, Output Impedance THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz The Bypass function in the JC 2 BP is implemented without modifying the JC 2 left and right channel audio boards in any way. Enjoy the best of both worlds with perfect analog stereo and a seamless transition to digital surround. Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on: Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset, Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on, Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz; < 0.005% at 20 kHz, S/N Ratio: > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted; > 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted, Crosstalk: > 100 dB at 10 kHz; > 90 dB at 20 kHz, Gain: 14 dB, maximum; L, R Gain Control Range, - 10 dB, Input Impedance: Unbalanced, 30k ohms; Balanced, 30k ohms per leg, Output Impedance: Unbalanced: < 60 ohms, Balanced: < 60 ohms per leg, Input Sensitivity: 200 mV for 1 V output; Total Gain, 14 dB; Maximum Output, 8 V, XLR Pin Identification: 1 = Ground (Shield); 2 = Positive; 3 = Negative (Return), AC Power Requirement: 110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hzs (Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel), Power consumption: 25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on, Dimensions: 17 1/4" wide, 16" deep, 5-7/8" high with feet (5-1/4" high without feet). The JC 2 was originally conceived by Parasound’s President, Richard Schram, as a companion for the famed Halo JC 1 mono power amplifier. Styled to match the JC 1 and finished in the same brushed, natural aluminum, the JC 2 is a smart if rather bulky-looking component. "The JC 2 BP is that extreme rarity � a near-reference-quality product that many of us can afford. Parasound har klart å oppnå utrolige 116 dB i signal/støyforhold ved å isolere dual-mono kretsene bak 1 cm tykk skjerming. We have a Parasound JC2BP Preamplifier in silver. Authorized Dealer & Full Factory Warranty . ", "My guess is that the Parasound Halo JC-2 can compete successfully against preamps, solid-state or tubed, that sell for twice the price - or more. The new Parasound Halo JC 2 BP allows audiophiles to use their high-end speakers and amplifiers for the left and right channels of a home theater system controlled by a surround receiver, or to switch back to stereo music under the no compromise control of the JC 2 BP's stereo preamplifier circuits. Two input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors. The JC 2 is one of the closest preamplifiers I've heard to attaining this ideal, and lets the music come through with exquisite detail and clarity. Neutral and natural, transparent-to-sources, quick and highly detailed�". Parasound Halo JC-2 BP. Width: 17 1/4" (437 mm) The four output jack pairs have specialized functions. Halo is Parasound's premium line of components. "In one of the simplest but most effective demos of the show, I placed my ear directly against the driver of a speaker being fed by a JC-2/JC-1 combo set at maximum volume. These include hand-matched, complementary input-stage and output-stage FETs, Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks, Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors, and Canare brand internal wiring. Separate output jacks are provided for simultaneous normal and non-inverting polarity. 2-WAY BASS-REFLEX SHIELDED CENTER SPEAKER - The Chorus CC 700 centre speaker offers excellent audio consistency thanks to ... Paradigm Monitor Series Center Channel 1 V.7 (Black) Was $379 / NOW $199 ! Fixed resistors set the signal level at its output jacks for 'unity gain.' ", - Wayne Schuurman, President, Audio Advisor, "Curl has managed to create a quite affordable preamp that does seem to offer some of the same dimensionality and air and bloom and neutrality that, previously, only tubes gave you, without sacrificing any of the bandwidth, transient speed, or clarity of solid state tubes. The Parasound Halo JC 2 preamplifier (now you know what the initials stand for) was designed by John Curl, in collaboration with Carl Thompson and the late Bob Crump. Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. The included wireless remote controls all functions using discrete IR codes. Item Number. > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted The JC 2 BP won an Editors' Choice Award 2019 from The Absolute Sound magazine, which noted, "The JC 2 BP is that extreme rarity � a near-reference-quality product that many of us can afford. Dual-mono left and right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk. It cost US $4,000 when it first came out (2009). ", - Neil Gader, The Absolute Sound, January 2009, "The JC-2 allows music to emerge intact - with body, bloom, and dynamics, with definition and detail - from an utterly silent background. This is one heavy preamplifier which weighs as much as some power amps! Balanced inputs and outputs -- featuring Neutrik XLR connectors -- a switchable polarity invert, and a full-function wireless remote control all contribute to the affordable luxury of owning a Halo JC 2. Bring along some of your favorite music, and be prepared to hear it like never before. Yes. Height, with feet: 5 7/8" (150 mm) You are not the original owner. Balanced: < 60 ohms per leg, Input Sensitivity The Halo JC 2 is a pure analog preamplifier that is the product of pure genius. Simply connect the JC 2 BP between your surround processor or receiver’s left and right channel line … Parasound JC2 BP mängd. ", "The JC 1 / JC 2 sound strikes a keen balance between offering superlative resolution and sounding beguilingly sweet and natural. It would be worth your time to experience them firsthand through a dealer. - 10 dB, Input Impedance Unbalanced: < 60 ohms The rear panel of the JC 2 is made of aluminum, for less magnetic impact on the ground plane and the signal jacks. 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