Parasound JC2 BP pre-amplifier

Description

Parasound JC2 BP

Parasound JC2 BP @ Audiologica: Stunning high-end preamplifier at a real-world price

• 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 specialized 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 minimize 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 aluminum 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
•  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

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)

        Height, with feet: 5 7/8″ (150 mm)

        Height, without feet: 5 1/4″ (133 mm)

        Weight

        Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg)