HALO  JC2 BP

REFERENCE 2-CHANNEL, FULLY BALANCED ANALOG PRE-AMPLIFIER 

The Parasound JC2 BP is a highly acclaimed stereo preamplifier, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship. Designed in collaboration with audio legend John Curl, it boasts superior sound clarity, a high-resolution volume control, and a bypass feature for direct integration into home theatre systems. Its exceptional performance and build make it a favourite among discerning audiophiles and professionals alike.

The JC2 is a full differential, true balanced DAC preamp featuring Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path; Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk; High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor; independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs; Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits.

Available in Black or Silver.

Highlights:

• Pure Analog, Fully Balanced Differential Design
• Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimise crosstalk
  
• Home theatre bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
  
• Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel
  
• Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay
  
• Hand-matched complementary FETs
  
• Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path
  
• Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control
  
• 3/8" thick aluminium shielding around audio boards
• ​Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits
  
• ​Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
  
• Premium XLR connectors
  
• Premium internal wiring
  
• 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, with discrete IR codes for remote control
  
• 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
  
• Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
  
• Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays
  
• Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks
  
• Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
  
  

Technical Specifications: 

• ​Frequency Response
  5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
  
• Distortion: THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz, THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz, IM: < 0.003%
  
• 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
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437 mm, Depth: 406 mm, Height, with feet: 150 mm
  Height, without feet: 133 mm
  
• Weight
  Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg)
  Shipping: 36 lbs. (16.4 kg)
  
• Rack Mount Accessory: HRA 3 (May be purchased separately)
  

Halo is Parasound's premier product line and Parasound's highest achievement. Halo products have earned a reputation for going head-to-head with the most expensive audio equipment on the market, at a fraction of the price. Since 2003 Parasound Halo has set the bar for superior sound quality, reliability, and exquisite styling. The number of Halo rave reviews and honours worldwide is unmatched and without precedent. In fact, many Halo products have been Stereophile Class A Recommended Components over the past sixteen years.

Includes : Integrated Amplifier, Fully Analog Pre-Amplifier, Pre-Amplifier with phono and DAC, Dedicated Phono Pre-Amplifiers, and Amplifiers

HALO JC3+

REFERENCE PHONO STAGE

Six years ago Parasound asked legendary audio designer John Curl if he would create a reasonably priced Parasound Halo phono preamplifier in the spirit of his masterpiece, the Vendetta. Three years later the remarkable Parasound Halo JC 3 was introduced, which has earned rave reviews from the audiophile press and a legion of vinyl enthusiasts. During the design phase of the original JC 3, Curl had rejected variable load adjustment because potentiometers generally have higher thermal self-noise, which is an anathema to the creation of an ultra low noise phono stage. Our decision to bring the JC 3 to market with limited switched input load impedance choices disappointed some vinyl enthusiasts who consider input load fine-tuning to be essential for certain cartridges.

Curl and famed circuit board designer Carl Thompson eventually consented to a redesign with variable load impedance adjustments, but with these caveats for the potentiometers: 1) They must comply with stringent performance requirements. 2) They must be manufactured by Vishay, a highly-regarded manufacturer of low-noise component parts.

Parasound took this opportunity to make additional performance improvements. Curl has narrowed the spectrum of Johnson/Nyquist noise in the resistor that loads the input stage. Circuit-board designer Carl Thompson tweaked the phono module board layouts to further optimise every performance parameter. The phono modules copper circuit board traces now have 24 karat gold-plating where each part is soldered to provide exceptional transparency and musical detail.

As a result of these changes, the MC signal to noise ratio is improved to 87dB, A-weighted. MM gain has been increased slightly to 48dB, while MC gain has been lowered from 68dB to 64dB so that extra-high output MC cartridges won’t cause the JC 3+ to overload the inputs of some line stage preamps or integrated amps.

The JC 3+ power supply has also been significantly upgraded with 47 percent larger low-ESD power supply filter capacitors and an 82 percent larger R-core power transformer. This provides much greater current reserves for head-snapping dynamics. 

Available in Black and Silver.

Highlights:

• Designed by John Curl - creator of the legendary Vendetta Research phono preamp
  
• Inputs and outputs use Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
  
• Balanced outputs use Neutrik brand premium XLR jacks
  
• MM 47k ohm, MC 47k ohm or MC variable 50-550 Ohms
  
• RIAA accurate within 0.2 dB
  
• Exclusively Vishay-Dale resistors in the audio path
  
• Triple shielding; low-carbon mild steel partitions isolate the power supplies & AC wires
  
• Dual mono design; each audio channel is separately enclosed in its own extruded aluminium enclosure
  
• Separate high speed-soft recovery rectifiers, filter caps and voltage regulators for each channel
  
• Mono switch can improve sound of mono and older LPs
  
• Built-in AC line conditioner to prevent AC noise from polluting the circuits
  
• AC polarity reverse switch can reduce hum in many systems
  
• Non-magnetic aluminum rear panel for purest sound
  
• Turn On Options switch: manual or auto with 12v trigger input
  
• Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
  
  

Technical Specifications: 

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
  
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01% at 1 kHz
  
• Signal to Noise Ratio, MM
  > 87 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
  > 78 dB, input shorted, unweighted
  
• Signal to Noise Ratio, MC
  > 87 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
  > 67 dB, input shorted, unweighted
  
• Inter-channel Crosstalk: 72 dB at 1 kHz
  
• Input Impedance: MM: 47k Ω, MC: 50 - 550 Ω variable, 47k Ω fixed
  
• Output Impedance: Unbalanced: < 100 Ω, Balanced: < 100 Ω per leg
• Input Capacitance: 150 pF
  
• Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz: MM: 4mV for 1 V output, MC: 600µV for 1 V output
  
• Total Gain: MM: 48 dB, MC: 64 dB
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437mm, Depth: 350mm, Height, with feet: 105mm
  Height, without feet: 3-1/2" (89mm)
  
• Weight: 
  Net: 19 lbs. (8.6 Kg)
  Shipping: 26 lbs. (11.8 Kg)
  
• 2u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA2 (sold separately)
  

PARASOUND

HALO P6

2.1 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER WITH DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER AND PHONO STAGE

The Parasound HINT 6 is an advanced 2.1 channel integrated amplifier that has been designed for the highest performance for serious two channel music listening and ease of integration with a surround sound system. The HINT 6 is built to the extremely strict quality and performance standards for which Parasound is renowned. 

Available in Black and Silver.

Highlights and Technical Specifications:

• ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
  
• Asynchronous USB 2.0 supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit
  
• USB input decodes Native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and DoP DSD
  
• Coax and optical inputs accept PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
  
• Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
  
• Home theater bypass input for surround sound integration
  
• Dedicated high current headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120)
  
• Phono input for MM, MC and MI with 100 Ω or 47k Ω load
  
• Front panel Aux input with automatic +12 dB gain stage
  
• 5 pairs RCA line level Analog inputs, 1 pair XLR balanced Analog input
• Balanced XLR and RCA left and right preamp outputs
  
• 1 balanced XLR and 2 RCA subwoofer outputs
  
• Bass & treble controls with relay bypass from remote or front panel
  
• Rear panel IR input and IR loop output jacks
  
• 12 Volt trigger output
  
• Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
  
• 240 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ω, 160 Watts x 2 @ 8 Ω (both channels driven)
  
• 40,000 uF power supply filter capacitance
  
• Matched JFET input stages and MOSFET driver stages
  
• Signal to Noise Radio: Line in: 103 dB, Digital In: 106dB
  
• Damping: >800 at 20 Hz
  
• Dimensions: Width: 413 mm, Depth 413 mm, Height 150 mm
  ​Depth with cables: 437 mm, Height without feet 133 mm
  
• Weight: 15 kg, Shipping Weight: 20.4 kg​

HALO A23+

STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

The Parasound A 23+ is a pinnacle of audiophile amplification for its form and class, crafted under legendary designer John Curl. Prioritising component quality, it features 1% tolerance metal film resistors, polypropylene capacitors, and gold-plated connectors. At its core is a 1.3 kVA toroid power transformer for optimal efficiency and audio clarity. Advanced circuitry includes JFET input stages, MOSFET drivers, and high-speed bipolar output transistors, ensuring unparalleled sonic precision. The A 23+ blends Class A and A/B operation for natural, fatigue-free listening. Protection is paramount, with DC servos ensuring speaker safety, gold-contact relays preventing transient noises, and multiple protection mechanisms guarding against overloads and failures.
Available in Black and Silver

​Highlights & Specifications:

• Filter capacitance 54,000 uF
  
• Transformer capacity: 1.1kVA, shielded toroid transformer
• 225 Watts @ 4 Ω, 160 Watts @ 8 Ω, 2 channels driven, stable to 2 Ω
• 45 amperes peak current
  
• Ultra high bias Class A / AB operation​
• Signal to Noise Ratio: > 112 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted, > 107 dB, input shorted, unweighted
• Damping Factor >800 @ 20 Hz 
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437 mm, Depth: 388 mm, Height, with feet: 105 mm
  Depth, with cables 546 mm
  
• Net Weight
  27 lb. (12.2 kg)
  
• Shipping Weight
  34 lb. (14.4 kg)
  

HALO P6

2.1 CHANNEL PREAMPLIFIER AND DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER WITH PHONO STAGE AND HOME THEATRE BYPASS

The Parasound P6 is a high quality, versatile preamplifier combined with an integrated Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). At its heart lies the ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M), ensuring that every note is rendered with precision and clarity. It's designed to cater to both analog purists and digital enthusiasts, featuring multiple connectivity options including phono inputs, balanced XLRs, and digital inputs. The P6 also incorporates tone controls and a high-quality headphone amplifier, ensuring versatile usage across different audio setups. Its elegant aesthetic, combined with user-friendly front panel controls, makes it not just an auditory delight but a visual centrepiece for any high-end audio system.

Available in Black and Silver.

Highlights:

• ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
  
• Asynchronous USB 2.0 supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit
  
• USB input decodes Native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and DoP DSD
  
• Coax and optical inputs accept PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
  
• Analog bass management with high & low pass crossovers
  
• Home theater bypass input for surround sound integration
  
• Front panel subwoofer level control
  
• Dedicated high current headphone amplifier (TI TPA6120)
  
• Phono input for MM, MC and MI with 100 Ω or 47k Ω load
  
• Front panel Aux input with automatic +12 dB gain stage
  
• 5 pairs RCA line level Analog inputs, 1 pair XLR balanced Analog input
• Balanced XLR and RCA left and right preamp outputs
  
• 1 balanced XLR and 2 RCA subwoofer outputs
  
• Bass & treble controls with relay bypass from remote or front panel
  
• Rear panel IR input and IR loop output jacks
  
• 12 Volt trigger output
  
• Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
  ​
  

Technical Specifications: 

• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
  
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01 %
  
• Interchannel Crosstalk: > 70 dB at 20 kHz, > 78 dB at 1 kHz
  
• Preamplifier Stage Input Sensitivity:  300 mV in for 1 V, Total Gain: 10 dB, Max Output: 7.5V
  
• S/N Ratio: > 108 dB (shorted, IHF A-weighted), > 88 dB (shorted, unweighted)
  
• S/N Ratio - DAC Inputs: > 108 dB (IHF A-weighted), > 88 dB (unweighted)
  
• S/N Ratio - Phono Input
  MM > 80 dB (shorted, IHF A-weighted)
  MM > 70 dB (shorted, unweighted)
  MC > 67 dB (shorted, IHF A-weighted)
  MC > 55 dB (shorted, unweighted)
  
• Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance
  MM: 38 dB / 47 k Ω
  MC: 52 dB / 47 k Ω or 100 Ω
  
• Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 24 k Ω, Balanced: 100 k Ω per leg
  
• Preamplifier Output Impedance: Unbalanced: 100 Ω, Balanced: 470 Ω per leg
  
• High & Low Pass Crossover Slope: 12 dB per octave
  
• Supported DAC Sampling Rates:
  USB: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM
  DSD Native: DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256
  DSD over PCM (DoP) at 384 kHz
  Coax/Optical: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit PCM
  
• Digital to Analog Converter: ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M, 384 kHz / 32-bit
  
• USB 2.0 Controller: Savitech SA9227, 384 kHz / 32-bit
  
• Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments TPA6120A, 
  
• Output Impedance 10 ohms
  Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg)
  Shipping: 36 lbs. (16.4 kg)
  

• Rack Mount Accessory: HRA 3 (May be purchased separately)
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437 mm, Depth: 381 mm, Height, with feet: 105 mm
  Depth, with cables 17" (432 mm)
  
• Net Weight
  14 lb. (6.3 kg)
  Shipping Weight
  21 lb. (9.5 kg)
  

HALO A21+

STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

The Parasound A 21+ stands as a testament to precision engineering in audio amplification. Crafted under the expertise of audio maestro John Curl, the amplifier boasts top-tier components, ensuring impeccable audio delivery. Central to its design is a robust 1.3 kVA toroid power transformer, delivering unmatched efficiency and steadfast power. Its multi-tiered amplification process, which uses JFETs, MOSFETs, and bipolar transistors, is meticulously crafted for sonic excellence. Furthermore, the Class A/A-B operational blend ensures an authentic auditory experience. With advanced DC servos and protective relays, the A 21+ guarantees pristine audio output while ensuring utmost protection for your equipment.

Available in Black and Silver

​Highlights & Specifications:

• Filter capacitance 108,000 uF
  
• Transformer capacity: 1.3kVA, shielded toroid transformer
• 500 Watts @ 4 Ω, 300 Watts @ 8 Ω, 2 channels driven
• 60 amperes peak current
  
• Ultra high bias Class A / AB operation​
• Signal to Noise Ratio: > 115 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted, > 110 dB, input shorted, unweighted
• Damping Factor >1,100 @ 20 Hz 
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437 mm, Depth: 508 mm, Height, with feet: 197 mm
  Depth, with cables 546 mm
  
• Net Weight
  71 lb. (32.2 kg)
  
• Shipping Weight
  88 lb. (39.9 kg)
  

HALO JC3 JR

PHONO STAGE
John Curl has designed acclaimed phono stage preamps for Vendetta Research, Constellation Audio, Audible Illusions and for Parasound, whose JC3+ is a Stereophile Class A Recommended Component. The JC3 Jr. is his most affordable... ever. 

Highlights & Technical Specifications:

• MM 47k ohm, MC 47k ohm or MC variable 50-550 Ohms
  
• RIAA accurate within 0.2 dB
  
• Vishay-Dale resistors in the audio path and Shielded toroid power transformer
• ​​High speed-soft recovery bridge rectifiers and common mode inductors for pure sound
  
• ​Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.02% at 1 kHz
  
• Signal to Noise Ratio, 60 dB Setting: 
  > 94 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
  > 84 dB, input shorted, unweighted​
• Dimensions: Width: 437mm, Depth: 375 mm, Height, with feet: 63.5 mm
  Depth with cables: 432mm, Height without feet: 3-1/2" (45mm), 
  
• Weight: 
  Net: 19 lbs. (5.9 Kg)
  Shipping: 26 lbs. (8.6 Kg)

HALO JC5

REFERENCE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

The Parasound JC5 is a sophisticated stereo amplifier, a product of collaboration between Parasound and audio luminary John Curl. Offering a powerful 600 watts per channel x 2, 4 Ω, it's designed to drive the most demanding speakers with ease. Its circuitry reflects a dedication to audio purity, reducing distortion and ensuring pristine sound reproduction. The JC5’s robust construction, combined with its gold-plated connections and balanced inputs, epitomises Parasound's commitment to high-end performance, while its sleek exterior ensures it complements any premium audio setup.

Available in Black and Silver

​Highlights & Specifications:

• Filter capacitance 132,000 uF
  
• Transformer capacity: 1.7kVA, shielded toroid transformer
• 600 Watts @ 4 Ω, 400 Watts @ 8 Ω
• 90 amperes peak current
  
• Ultra high bias Class A / AB operation
  
• Independent power supplies for left & right channel, input stages, driver stages, output stages​
• Signal to Noise Ratio: > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted, > 111 dB, input shorted, unweighted
• Damping Factor 1,000 @ 20 Hz 
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437 mm, Depth: 508 mm, Height, with feet: 197 mm
  Depth, with cables 546 mm
  
• Net Weight
  73 lb. (33.1 kg)
  
• Shipping Weight
  90 lb. (40.8 kg)
  

HALO

HALO SERIES - INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

HALO JC1+

REFERENCE MONAURUAL POWER AMPLIFIER

Experience the epitome of Parasound's commitment to unmatched sound quality with the JC1+ Monoblock Power Amplifier. Born from the legendary John Curl, this amplifier stands as a testament to refined elegance and top-tier fidelity. Powerfully delivering a stable 1300 x1 watts @ 2 Ω, it ensures your music remains vast, detailed, and true to its essence. Impeccable engineering reduces distortion to the barest whisper, capturing every nuance and subtlety. Embodying Parasound's mission to merge value with genuine high-fidelity, the JC1+ is the cornerstone of an elite auditory experience.

Highlights:

• Filter capacitance 198,000 uF
  
• Transformer capacity: 2.1kVA
• 850 Watts @ 4 Ω, 1,300 Watts @ 2 Ω
• R-core power transformer for input stage
  
• Shielded input circuit board
  
• Double thickness copper on output/power supply circuit boards
  
• Gold-plated internal audio signal path connectors
  
• Looping Neutrik XLR output for easier bi-amping
  
• Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
  
• 25 watts of pure Class A power
  
• Stable with speaker impedance dips below 1Ω
• 6 massive 33,000 uF Nichicon Gold Tune filter capacitors for output stage
  
• 22,400 uF input stage power supply filter capacitors, independent of the main power supply
  
• Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors in the audio path
  
• JFET input stage, MOSFET driver stage
  
• 24 beta-matched 15 ampere, 230V, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
  
• 2.1 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with premium H18 grade core
  
• Independent power supplies for input stage, driver stage & output stage
  
• Full power is rated all the way down to 2Hz for unrestricted low-end bass
  
• Harris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diode rectifiers
  
• REL & Nichicon Muse capacitors
  
• DC servo & relay protection circuits
  ​
  

Technical Specifications: 

• Frequency Response: 2 Hz - 120 kHz, +0/-2 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB
  
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.015 % at full power, < 0.02 % at typical listening levels
  
• Inter-channel Crosstalk: > 70 dB at 20 kHz, > 78 dB at 1 kHz
  
• Damping Factor: > 1,200 at 20 Hz
  
• Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 50 kΩ, Balanced: 100 kΩ, (50 kΩ per leg)
  
• S/N Ratio, inputs shorted: 
  >122 dB, IHF A-weighted, bias set to Low, >120 dB, IHF A-weighted, bias set to High
  >113 dB, Unweighted, bias set to Low, >111 dB, Unweighted, bias set to High
• Total Gain: 29 dB (Gain switch set to normal), 23 dB (Gain switch set to low)
  
• Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω
  Unbalanced: 1 V
  Balanced: 1 V per leg
  (Gain switch set to normal)
  
• Dimensions: Width: 437 mm, Depth: 508 mm, Height with feet: 197 mm
  Depth, with cables 546 mm
  
• Net Weight
  83 lb. (37.6 kg)
  
• Shipping Weight
  107 lb. (48.5 kg)
  

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