Product highlights450 watts into a single channel at 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.15% THD 850 watts x 1 at 4 ohms 1,300 watts x 1 at 2 ohms designed by legendary audio engineer John Curl Class A/AB amplifier design with Normal/Low bias switch rated for up to 25 watts of pure Class A power in Normal mode Low setting reduces heat output and power consumption large custom toroidal transformer separate R-core power transformer for input stage Bybee Music Rails™ filter high frequency noise from the input stage frequency response: 2-120,000 Hz (+0/-2dB) signal-to-noise ratio: 122 dB (bias set to Low) balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input and output switchable gain: Low +23 dB; Normal +29 dB dual binding post speaker connectors enable bi-wiring of a single speaker switchable turn-on options: manual, signal sensing, or 12-volt trigger selectable turn-on delay (0, 4, 8 or 12 seconds) detachable power cord rack mounting ears included 17-5/8W x 7-3/4H x 21-1/2D (4U rack spaces) weight: 83 lbs. 4-year Allstate Protection Plan included with purchase Whats in the boxMono power amplifier 6 AC power cord 6 Mono-minijack cable Rack-mount hardware Owners Guide About this itemWritten by Crutchfields Eric A.One channel to rule them all Parasounds monolithic 83-pound JC 1+ can kick out the jams with absolute authority. It delivers a whopping 450 watts into a single channel at 8 ohms, and its stable down to 2 ohms, offering flexibility to drive even the most demanding speakers. The companys famed audio guru John Curl spent five years developing this amp as an upgrade to his original JC 1, which has been wowing audiophiles since 2003. He redesigned the input stages with an independent power supply for increased output with minimal distortion. Parasounds audio guru John Curl chose the parts for the JC 1+ and laid out its circuit pathways to ensure high power with minimal distortion. Class A/AB operation for smoother sound The JC 1+ uses Class A/AB amplifier technology, which we dont see every day. So lets talk about what that means. Engineers and audiophiles generally agree that Class A designs offer the purest sound, but they tend to run hot and take up a lot of space. As a result, home audio amplifiers often use a compromise known as Class AB, which hands off part of the audio signal to a different set of output transistors at high power levels. AB can sacrifice a bit of signal purity, but it lets the amp run cooler and more efficiently. So this Class A/AB amp operates in pure Class A mode up to a higher power level than most other amplifiers in its price category, before the second set of transistors kick in. The result is a sound thats smoother, less fatiguing, and more natural. This amp includes a bias switch that can be set to low to reduce heat output and power consumption. When its set to high, the amplifier delivers up to 25 watts of pure Class A power. Convenient connections On the back panel are single balanced mono XLR and unbalanced mono RCA input and output with switchable gain. There are also a pair of speaker binding posts, with the second pair allowing easy bi-wiring. The amp can be rack mounted using the included ears. The legacy of John Curl As noted above, the JC 1+ was designed by audio engineering mastermind John Curl — his signature appears on the front and back panels, as a matter of fact. Curl started his career in the 1970s, designing tape and video recorders at Ampex, and he had a hand in building the Grateful Deads famous Wall of Sound. He has worked with Parasound since 1989, designing all of their high-power amplifiers and more. He chose this flagship amps parts and laid out its circuit pathways to deliver no-holds-barred power and performance for audiophiles.Freight shipping details Delivery time is 2-5 business days. Sorry, we do not ship to freight forwarders. Allow extra time for delivery to remote addresses. Someone must receive the delivery. The freight carrier will contact you to schedule delivery to your door or the lobby area of your apartment or condo. Someone will have to be on hand to meet the driver and sign for the package. Freight deliveries are scheduled for Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM. What to expect from the delivery driver: This is a large, heavy item, so arrange to have someone else there to help you unpack and install your equipment. The delivery driver will not help you unpack or set up your new equipment, nor will he or she remove your old equipment or packaging. Keep the product packaging. Youll need it if you have to return or move your item.

Parasound Halo JC5 Amplifier, Mint condition, all accessories, factory manual, factory packaging. Silver. I am the original owner, purchased open box from dealer in Aug 2022. Lightly used. Sounds amazing. Reason for selling is I have always wanted to audition a vacuum tube amp, so I decided to purchase a new Prima Luna vacuum tube amplifier and new Klipsch speakers. I have always owned Parasound amps, my first was a 2250, second was a A21+, then this awesome JC-5. This is a great amplifier. I had it paired with a pair of Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Ref. 3 with a Gallo Tube sub. This unit is well cared for and like new. Please message with any questions. Thanks Item is listed locally, May end early.  I HAVE TWO VIDEOS OF THE AMPLIFIER IN USE, FOR SOME REASON I CANT ADD TO THE LISTING. If interested I can try to email or text the videos. Thanks for looking.

Parasound Halo JC5 Amplifier, Mint condition, all accessories, factory manual, factory packaging. Silver. I am the original owner, purchased open box from dealer in Aug 2022. Lightly used. Sounds amazing. Reason for selling is I have always wanted to audition a vacuum tube amp, so I decided to purchase a new Prima Luna vacuum tube amplifier and new Klipsch speakers. I have always owned Parasound amps, my first was a 2250, second was a A21+, then this awesome JC-5. This is a great amplifier. I had it paired with a pair of Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Ref. 3 with a Gallo Tube sub. This unit is well cared for and like new. Please message with any questions. Thanks Item is listed locally, May end early.  I HAVE TWO VIDEOS OF THE AMPLIFIER IN USE, FOR SOME REASON I CANT ADD TO THE LISTING. If interested I can try to email or text the videos. Thanks for looking.

Parasound Halo JC5 Amplifier, Mint condition, all accessories, factory manual, factory packaging. Silver. I am the original owner, purchased open box from dealer in Aug 2022. Lightly used. Sounds amazing. Reason for selling is I have always wanted to audition a vacuum tube amp, so I decided to purchase a new Prima Luna vacuum tube amplifier and new Klipsch speakers. I have always owned Parasound amps, my first was a 2250, second was a A21+, then this awesome JC-5. This is a great amplifier. I had it paired with a pair of Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Ref. 3 with a Gallo Tube sub. This unit is well cared for and like new. Please message with any questions. Thanks Item is listed locally, May end early.  I HAVE TWO VIDEOS OF THE AMPLIFIER IN USE, FOR SOME REASON I CANT ADD TO THE LISTING. If interested I can try to email or text the videos. Thanks for looking.

Product highlights400 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD with 2 channels driven 600 watts x 2 into 4 ohms 1,200 watts x 1 at 8 ohms in bridged mode bridged operation at 4 ohms is not recommended designed by legendary audio engineer John Curl high-bias Class A/AB amplifier design large custom toroidal transformer frequency response: 5-100,000 Hz (-3dB) signal-to-noise ratio: 116 dB left and right balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs individual gain control for each channel RCA loop outputs for each channel let you daisy-chain additional amps in bi-amp configuration, passes input signal from one channel to the others RCA input custom 5-way binding post speaker connectors in bridged mode, only the positive binding posts are used switchable turn-on options: manual, signal sensing, or 12-volt trigger detachable power cord rack mounting ears included 17-5/8W x 7-3/4H x 21-1/2D (4U rack spaces) weight: 73 lbs. warranty: 5 years Whats in the boxStereo power amplifier 6 AC power cord 6 Mono-minijack cable Rack-mount hardware Owners Guide About this itemWritten by Crutchfields Eric A.Designed to deliver plenty of power Parasounds 73-pound JC 5 delivers a whopping 400 watts per channel, and its stable enough to drive just about any speakers you might care to hook up. In bridged mode, this amp really turns on the juice, putting out an amazing 1,200 watts into a single channel. All that power comes from a beefy toroidal transformer and a high-bias Class A/AB amplifier design that help your system reproduce music with stunning clarity and accuracy. The JC designation — and the signature on the front and back panels — lets you know it was designed by the companys audio design guru John Curl (more on him later). Parasounds Halo JC 5 amplifier delivers a mighty 400 watts per channel of clean power, thanks to design details like its massive custom power transformer. Class A/AB operation for smoother sound You dont see a Class A/AB amplifier every day, so lets break down the benefits. Engineers and audiophiles generally agree that Class A designs offer the purest sound, but they tend to run hot and take up a lot of space. As a result, home audio amplifiers often use a compromise known as Class AB, which hands off part of the audio signal to a different set of output transistors at high power levels. AB can sacrifice a bit of signal purity, but it lets the amp run cooler and more efficiently. So this Class A/AB amp operates in pure Class A mode up to a higher power level than most other amplifiers in its price category, before the second set of transistors kick in. The result is a sound thats smoother, less fatiguing, and more natural. Convenient connections On the back panel are balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs for each channel, and each has its own individual gain control knob and loop output. There are also binding posts for connecting a pair of speakers. The amp can be rack mounted using the included ears. The legacy of John Curl The Halo JC 5 features circuitry designed by John Curl, a legend in audio engineering. He started his career in the 1970s, designing tape and video recorders at Ampex, and he had a hand in building the Grateful Deads famous Wall of Sound. Curl has worked with Parasound since 1989, designing all of their high-power amplifiers and more. The power supply, transistors, capacitors and other parts in the JC 5 were chosen to offer uncompromising audiophile-grade performance.Freight shipping details Delivery time is 2-5 business days. Sorry, we do not ship to freight forwarders. Allow extra time for delivery to remote addresses. Someone must receive the delivery. The freight carrier will contact you to schedule delivery to your door or the lobby area of your apartment or condo. Someone will have to be on hand to meet the driver and sign for the package. Freight deliveries are scheduled for Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM. What to expect from the delivery driver: This is a large, heavy item, so arrange to have someone else there to help you unpack and install your equipment. The delivery driver will not help you unpack or set up your new equipment, nor will he or she remove your old equipment or packaging. Keep the product packaging. Youll need it if you have to return or move your item.

Parasound Halo JC5 Amplifier, Mint condition, all accessories, factory manual, factory packaging. Silver. I am the original owner, purchased open box from dealer in Aug 2022. Lightly used. Sounds amazing. Reason for selling is I have always wanted to audition a vacuum tube amp, so I decided to purchase a new Prima Luna vacuum tube amplifier and new Klipsch speakers. I have always owned Parasound amps, my first was a 2250, second was a A21+, then this awesome JC-5. This is a great amplifier. I had it paired with a pair of Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Ref. 3 with a Gallo Tube sub. This unit is well cared for and like new. Please message with any questions. Thanks Item is listed locally, May end early.  I HAVE TWO VIDEOS OF THE AMPLIFIER IN USE, FOR SOME REASON I CANT ADD TO THE LISTING. If interested I can try to email or text the videos. Thanks for looking.

Edwards Home Entertainment and Design, an appointed and displaying dealer for Bowers & Wilkins, Focal, NAIM, Parasound, Classe Audio, Rotel and Michi, Fyne Audio, Rel Acoustics, JL Audio, Perlisten, Soul Note, Marantz, Lumin, and Nordost, as well as part of the Verified Dealer Program here on eBay, is offering this fantastic Parasound JC5. This amplifier is in fine shape, without issue.  Cosmetically clean, operationally sound.  The JC5 will come complete with factory packaging, boxes, and crates.   Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign - Edwards Home Entertainment and Design (EHEAD) has been a premier seller of carefully selected, pre-loved high end audio equipment since 1997. Now an authorized dealer for Parasound (displaying JC-1+, HINT 6, JC-5, JC-3+), Bowers & Wilkins (displaying 801D4, 802D4, 803D4, 804D4, 805D4, 702S3, and the 705S3), Classe Delta (displaying the Delta Pre, Delta Stereo, Delta Monos), Focal (displaying Scala EVO, Sopra3, Sopra 2), NAIM (displaying the SuperNAIT3), Rotel Michi (displaying the P5, S5), Fyne Audio (displaying F1-12, 502SP, F700), Marantz (displaying PM-10 Integrated, SA-10 Super Audio SACD/CD Player, TT-15S2 TurnTable), Rel Acoustics (displaying the Carbon Special, S/812 and S/512), Lumin (displaying the newest P1, T3, D3, and U2 Mini),  Perlisten (displaying the 7St, and D212), JL Audio (displaying the G213v2, F113v2, D and E subs), Soul Note (displaying the A2 integrated), Nordost (displaying Norse and Leif series, with demo cases for in home trials), SolidSteel (displaying HyperSpike and S3 walnut), Finite Element (displaying Pagode) and NEO Luxury Audio Racks (displaying the Quattron), and Bossocontinuo (displaying the McRack) Reference and Classic. Visit the EHEADAudio site in South San Francisco via direct phone / voice / or text.   We are always looking to buy quality used gear.  Despite listings that may indicate LOCAL PICK UP ONLY - this is just to facilitate posting of gear. Logistics is our specialty, we can facilitate packaging and shipping to and from anywhere in the country. If you are interested in our gear, please reach out and we can figure out a shipping solution that will work. Our shop is in South San Francisco - stop by and put your eyes and ears to work!

Edwards Home Entertainment and Design, an appointed and displaying dealer for Bowers & Wilkins, Focal, NAIM, Parasound, Classe Audio, Rotel and Michi, Fyne Audio, Rel Acoustics, JL Audio, Perlisten, Soul Note, Marantz, Lumin, and Nordost, as well as part of the Verified Dealer Program here on eBay, is offering this fantastic Parasound JC5. This amplifier is in fine shape, without issue.  Cosmetically clean, operationally sound.  The JC5 will come complete with factory packaging, boxes, and crates.   Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign - Edwards Home Entertainment and Design (EHEAD) has been a premier seller of carefully selected, pre-loved high end audio equipment since 1997. Now an authorized dealer for Parasound (displaying JC-1+, HINT 6, JC-5, JC-3+), Bowers & Wilkins (displaying 801D4, 802D4, 803D4, 804D4, 805D4, 702S3, and the 705S3), Classe Delta (displaying the Delta Pre, Delta Stereo, Delta Monos), Focal (displaying Scala EVO, Sopra3, Sopra 2), NAIM (displaying the SuperNAIT3), Rotel Michi (displaying the P5, S5), Fyne Audio (displaying F1-12, 502SP, F700), Marantz (displaying PM-10 Integrated, SA-10 Super Audio SACD/CD Player, TT-15S2 TurnTable), Rel Acoustics (displaying the Carbon Special, S/812 and S/512), Lumin (displaying the newest P1, T3, D3, and U2 Mini),  Perlisten (displaying the 7St, and D212), JL Audio (displaying the G213v2, F113v2, D and E subs), Soul Note (displaying the A2 integrated), Nordost (displaying Norse and Leif series, with demo cases for in home trials), SolidSteel (displaying HyperSpike and S3 walnut), Finite Element (displaying Pagode) and NEO Luxury Audio Racks (displaying the Quattron), and Bossocontinuo (displaying the McRack) Reference and Classic. Visit the EHEADAudio site in South San Francisco via direct phone / voice / or text.   We are always looking to buy quality used gear.  Despite listings that may indicate LOCAL PICK UP ONLY - this is just to facilitate posting of gear. Logistics is our specialty, we can facilitate packaging and shipping to and from anywhere in the country. If you are interested in our gear, please reach out and we can figure out a shipping solution that will work. Our shop is in South San Francisco - stop by and put your eyes and ears to work!

Parasound Halo JC5 Amplifier, Mint condition, all accessories, factory manual, factory packaging. Silver. I am the original owner, purchased open box from dealer in Aug 2022. Lightly used. Sounds amazing. I have to let it go. I have always wanted to listen to a tube amp, so I decided to purchase a Prima Luna tube amplifier and new Klipsch speakers. I have always had Parasound amps, my first was a 2250, second was a A21+, then this awesome JC-5. This is a great amplifier. I had it paired with a pair of Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Ref. 3 with a Gallo Tube sub. This unit is well cared for and like new. Please message with any questions. Thanks Item is listed locally, May end early. I HAVE TWO VIDEOS OF THE AMPLIFIER IN USE, FOR SOME REASON I CANT ADD TO THE LISTING.