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January 17, 2020, 02:39 AM #1
Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
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https://parasound.com/jc1+.php
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Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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January 17, 2020, 08:43 AM #2
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Anthony
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January 17, 2020, 08:55 AM #3
Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Awesome! $17,000/pair. Quite the price jump over the original.
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January 17, 2020, 09:47 AM #4
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
The first renditions were around $6,000/pair, right?
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January 17, 2020, 10:23 AM #5
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I think that’s right Sean.
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January 17, 2020, 10:28 AM #6
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
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January 17, 2020, 11:56 AM #7
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Anthony
Analog: VPI Clearaudio Innovation Wood/Kuzma 4Point/Ortofon A95> ASR Basis Exclusive HV---->
Digital: Antipodes CX (Oladra Upgrade)> Cary DMS-600 DAC/Streamer---->
...........Cary 306 SACD Professional Disc Player---->
===> Cary SLP-05 (Ultimate Upgrade edition)----> Clayton M-300----> MARTIN LOGAN SPIRES/REL 212SX x2
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January 17, 2020, 11:58 AM #8
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Sean
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January 17, 2020, 01:03 PM #9
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I’m kind of surprised there wasn’t much, if anything, done on the esthetics side.
They look nice, like the originals, but for that $$ and a sort of niche item, seems odd. I’m not talking luxury audio 50lbs bling case work, just something to differentiate it a bit IMHO.
Regardless I’m sure will be a great product.Main:
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January 17, 2020, 03:11 PM #10
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I owned the original JC1’s and have missed them nearly every day since moving on. These are definitely going to be on my shortlist when I am ready to get back in the amp game.
Morgan
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January 17, 2020, 05:05 PM #11
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Anthony
Analog: VPI Clearaudio Innovation Wood/Kuzma 4Point/Ortofon A95> ASR Basis Exclusive HV---->
Digital: Antipodes CX (Oladra Upgrade)> Cary DMS-600 DAC/Streamer---->
...........Cary 306 SACD Professional Disc Player---->
===> Cary SLP-05 (Ultimate Upgrade edition)----> Clayton M-300----> MARTIN LOGAN SPIRES/REL 212SX x2
[Synergistic Research/Nordost/Wireworld/Furutech/SRA/Adona/Stillpoints/Track Audio/GIK Acoustics]
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January 17, 2020, 06:06 PM #12
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Here’s a JC5 review ... I’m sure the JC1+ will be even better.
https://audiobacon.net/2018/08/24/pa...00-watt-beast/Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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January 17, 2020, 08:59 PM #13
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 17, 2020, 09:01 PM #14
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Joe, you and I have talked about these amps many times. John Curl is a nice man. He called me about a year ago to help him pick a digital streaming device and talk about digital products in general. He’s a close friend of Rick who works with me in the store. The JC1’s were fantastic. I would expect these are great too.
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January 18, 2020, 09:33 AM #15
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Good to hear that there is a follow-up for these great amplifiers. I purchased mine about 10 years ago, at a retail price of about 12kEuro/pair here in the Netherlands. I costed me serious money (and listening to many high-end brands) before finding something really better than the original JC1’s. I still own them and they now drive the bass towers from my Von Schweikert VR10-mk2 system. If these JC1s + are better than the original version, for that money they are still amplifiers to consider in that price range.
Best regards, JanJanDedicated room: Confidence Mansion
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January 18, 2020, 09:39 AM #16
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
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January 18, 2020, 09:52 AM #17
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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January 18, 2020, 10:11 AM #18
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I always wanted a pair of these. The JC5 has already proven itself to be wonderful. I can’t wait for reviews and opinions on the new JC1+ amps.
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January 25, 2020, 06:49 PM #19
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
This is pretty sweet. Almost went with a jc5.....almost. Love listening to jc ramble on YouTube. He’s a good story teller
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I wonder if the JC1+ will be a step-up from my Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier?
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January 25, 2020, 09:28 PM #21
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Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 25, 2020, 09:33 PM #22
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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March 26, 2020, 12:12 AM #24
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March 26, 2020, 12:27 AM #25
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I’d be curious to hear the 625 and JC1+ side by side on more conventional speakers. I really want to hear the Rowland in my system (not the Avantgarde). It’s definitely a wonderful amp.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Yes, they were well broken-in. In the right system they would be hard to beat. If I already owned them I wouldn't sell them to purchase a Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier. I own the Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier and wouldn't sell it to purchase the JC1+. There would have to be a very significant difference between them for me to change and to my ears there isn't enough of a difference to change.
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March 31, 2020, 06:16 PM #28
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I had a second listen to the JC1+ for several hours. The bass was still outstanding, but now the soundstage was a little more open. The midrange and highs were much more to my liking. It would be easy for me to just purchase them, but I'm concerned about the size of the JC1+ and once I have them home will I regret selling my 625 S2?
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March 31, 2020, 09:17 PM #29
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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April 1, 2020, 12:09 AM #30
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I still think the JC1+ is on the dark side of neutral. I think the 625 S2 is neutral, revealing what's on the recording. I think the 625 S2 treble is slightly more extended. Yesterday and earlier today I told a couple of my friends that I ordered the JC1+, but I just told the dealer to hold off. I just finished listening to my system and I just don't know why I'm even considering changing anything.
I'm driving Monitor Audio PL500 ii speakers in a 20'x26' room and sometimes I think I need more power, but can't spend $50K to go to the next level of amplification. I'm crazy!Last edited by ricred1; April 1, 2020 at 12:15 AM. Reason: added text
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April 1, 2020, 12:18 AM #31
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
I totally understand, thank you for your thoughts. I’ve made regretful changes. I bet the PL500 are wonderful.
From your description, the JC1+ seems like my kind of amp. Ugh!
When in doubt, don’t.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Good advice. I will take my time and make a decision based on what's best for my situation. I won't make a decision just on sound, unless I really think one is significantly better than the other. I will take into consideration money lost on my current amplifier, the size and heat generated by each amplifier, and the fact that I would have to purchase longer XLR cables if I purchase the JC1+.
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
MPW, Where can I read more about your JC-5 reactions?
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April 22, 2020, 09:45 AM #34
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Posted my feedback here:
Parasound JC5 thoughtsMorgan
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October 13, 2021, 12:30 PM #35
Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Nice new review...
The Parasound JC 1+ Monoblocks – Reviews | TONEAudio MAGAZINE
Loved my original JC-1's when I owned them.Kevin
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Re: Parasound Debuts Flagship Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Amplifier designed by John Curl
Thoughts on how the JC1+ compare with the Pass X260.8 monos (assuming lack of power is not the issue)?
Speakers are the Focal Maestro Utopia III. Preamp: Audio Research REF6. Dac: Holo May L2.
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Yes...it makes for a BIG improvement. Every demo I've heard where at Altaira was in the system, folks listened, and then the Altaira(s) were removed, and folks immediately demanded the Altaira be put...
Altaira or Gemini CGS on...