Parasound - John Curl Series JC2BP - Preamplifier

The Parasound JC2BP is a high-performance stereo preamplifier that will bring your music to life. With its audiophile-grade sound and quirky design, the JC2BP is the perfect way to enjoy your favourite music.

Here are just a few of the things that make the JC2BP so special:

• Audiophile-grade sound: The JC2BP is built with audiophile-grade components, ensuring that you'll enjoy the best possible sound quality.
• Quirky design: The JC2BP has a unique design that's sure to turn heads.
• Home theatre bypass: The JC2BP has a home theatre bypass function that allows you to seamlessly integrate it into a surround sound system.

If you're looking for a high-performance preamplifier that will bring your music to life, the Parasound JC2BP is the perfect choice for you.

What are you waiting for? Get your Parasound JC2BP today and experience the difference!

Features

• Home theatre bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system
• Home theatre bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
• Home theatre 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
• 4 output jack pairs with specialised 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 minimise crosstalk
• Hand-matched complementary FETs
• 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 aluminium shielding around audio boards
• Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits
• Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity
• Aluminum chassis rear panel
• Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays
• Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
• Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors
• Canare brand 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
• 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
• 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
• 2 6' (2m) trigger wires included
• Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner
• 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately)

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)
• 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); 25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on)
• Dimensions: Width: 17 1/4" (437 mm); Depth: 16" (406 mm)l; Height, with feet: 5 7/8" (150 mm); Height, without feet: 5 1/4" (133 mm))
• Weight: Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg))
• Rack Mount Accessory: HRA 3 (May be purchased separately)