Parasound - John Curl HALO Series JC1+ - Monoblock Power Amplifier (Each)
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ℹ Product Information
JC1+ by John Curl and Parasound
The Halo JC 1+ is an uncompromising mono power amplifier that sets new standards in power and fidelity. With 450 watts at 8 Ω and 850 watts at 4 Ω, it delivers exceptional audio performance. The balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs ensure compatibility with various audio sources. Its dual-mono design with two transformers provides exceptional channel separation and sonic accuracy. The direct-coupled design, without capacitors in the signal path, preserves signal integrity and enhances transparency. Experience unparalleled power and fidelity with the Halo JC 1+ mono power amplifier.
Features
- Premier monaural amplifier
- Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl and CTC Builder
- Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
- Exclusive two position bias level adjustment
- Balanced inputs with discrete circuits and XLR connectors
- Vampire Direct gold-plated OFC RCA input
- Dual heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts
- Direct Coupled - no capacitors or inductors in signal path
- Complementary MOSFET driver stage and JFET input stage
- 18 beta-matched 15 amp, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
- 1.9 kVA encapsulated toroid power transformer
- Independent power supplies for input, driver and output stages
- 18,000 μF filters for driver stage
- 132,000 µF Nichicon Gold Tune filters for output stage
- DC Servo and relay protection circuits
- REL and Nichicon Muse capacitors
- Harris hyper-fast soft recovery diodes for all bridge rectifiers
- Auto turn-on by 12v trigger or audio signal trigger
- Ground lift switch , adjustable turn-on delay
- 4u Chassis with rear carry handles, rack mounting kit included
- Premium detachable AWG 12 power cord with silver solder
- THX Ultra2 certified
Specifications
- Continuous power output, 20Hz - 20 kHz: 400 watts RMS x 1, 8 Ω; 800 watts RMS x 1, 4 Ω; 1200 watts RMS x 1, 2 Ω
- Class A power output, 20Hz - 20 kHz: 25 watts, bias set to high; 10 watts, bias set to low
- Current capacity: 135 amperes peak
- Power bandwidth: Hz - 120 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt
- Total harmonic distortion:< 0.15 % at full power
- IM distortion: balanced 16 V rms: < 0.03%
- S/N ratio: >120 db, IHF A-weighted, bias set to high; >122 dB, IHF A-weighted, bias set to low
- Slew rate:> 130 V/µsecond
- Dynamic headroom: > 1.8 dB
- Input sensitivity:1 V for 28.28 V, THX Reference Level
- Input impedance:100 k Ω
- Damping factor: > 1200 at 20 Hz
- Power Requirement: 250 watts idle; 1280 watts full power into 4 Ω
- DC trigger output capacity:12 Vdc, 150 mA
- Dimensions:17-1/2" w x 7-5/8" h x 20" d, 7" h without feet
- Net weight: 64 lb.
