Parasound JC-2 Audiophile Preamp

Simplifying the system and transitioning to a pair of active streaming speakers after a move to the coast is forcing a downsize. Stereophile Class A recommended Component: Styled to match the JC 1 power amplifier and finished in the same brushed, natural aluminum, the JC 2 exhibits a high standard of construction. Each channel of the fully balanced JC 2 is on a separate PCB, with the audio and control power supplies on separate circuits, isolated from each other by 3/8"-thick aluminum partitions. ST was impressed by the JC 2's noiseless operation and excellent reproduction of space, which allowed music "to emerge intact—with body, bloom, and dynamics, with definition and detail—from an utterly silent background." JA agreed, but decided the JC 2 sounded best with warmer-sounding amplifiers and speakers, when it excelled in the areas of images and dynamics. "Perhaps the finest solid-state line stage I have heard," sums up ST. "This is what a great line stage does: lets all the other components perform at their best. The Halo JC 2 matched the Ayre KX-R in terms of openness and sparkle, but sounded leaner and could not reach the Ayre's level of deep musicality, said WP. Compared to the Simaudio Moon Evolution P-7, the JC 2 sacrificed body for leading-edge definition, felt JA. One of Stereophile's "Joint Amplification Components" for 2008. Configured for home-theater bypass, the BP version of Parasound's excellent JC 2 preamplifier ($4795) has a revised circuit board and front-panel control board that make possible the hybridization of a traditional analog two-channel system with a modern digital multichannel system. The Halo JC 2 BP looks almost identical to the Halo JC 2, with only the Bypass LED on the front panel and the letters "BP" added to the labeling front and rear. It offers both balanced RCA and unbalanced XLR inputs and outputs. KR heard no difference between a direct connection from pre-pro to power amp and a connection via the JC 2 BP's bypass function. Owners of existing JC 2s can have their units upgraded to BP status for $500. (Vol.30 No.12, Vol.31 Nos.3 & 11, Vol.32 No.3, Vol.34 No.6 WWW; BP version Vol.34 No.3 WWW) Like new condition and includes all boxes and packaging. Please check my other listing by searching on “Stereo Sell-Off”: Anthony Gallo Nucleus Reference 3.5 Loudspeakers Parasound JC-2 Preamp Parasound JC-1 Monoblock Amps Parasound JC-3+ Phono Preamp VPI Prime Turntable Antipodes K30 Server/Streamer Mytek Brooklyn DAC + with Sbooster BOTW P&P Mk II Vandersteen 2Ce Signature II Anniversary Edition Speakers Parasound A23+ Stereo Amplifier Technics 1200SL TT Turntable PS Audio Quintessence Power Conditioner Feel free to make an offer for multiple items! Would LOVE to sell in a single transaction!