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Featuring an upgraded power supply, variable MC load adjust independent for each channel, improved circuits, and more, the Parasound Halo JC3+ phono preamplifier has received rave reviews from the audiophile press and a legion of vinyl enthusiasts.
OVERVIEW
Super condition trade-in Parasound Halo JC3+ phono preamplifier in black finish.
Unit comes in original box with power cord and owner's manual.
Unit is rated 7/10 for cosmetic wear to the top and sides of the unit, including some surface scuffing (see photos).
- 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 aluminum enclosure
- Separate high speed-soft recovery rectifiers, filter caps and voltage regulators for each channel
- Superior R-core type power transformer
- 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
- 2u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA2 (sold separately)
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
- Interchannel 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 Sensitivity at 1 kHz: MM: 4mV for 1 V output / MC: 600µV for 1 V output
- Total Gain: MM: 48 dB / MC: 64 dB
- XLR Pin Identification: 1 = Ground (Shield) / 2 = Positive / 3 = Negative (Return) AC
- Power Requirement: Standby: 1 watt / Power On: 12 watts / 115 or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz (Selected on Chassis Bottom)
- 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)
- Weight: Net: 19 lbs. (8.6 Kg) / Shipping: 26 lbs. (11.8 Kg)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please call 734.662.3595 and ask for Richard if you have any questions about this product.
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