The JC2 at the Alexis Park

[audioarchitect]

Anyone get to see the JC2 two channel preamp at the Alexis Park? Likes to be a killer piece, but no word if it will become a reality.

[J.H.]

Thers a JC2? I didn't even know they were coming out with a JC2 but it sounds very cool. J.H.

[Kasper]

I received a e-mail,from Parasound Sale for 1 week ago, where the guy informed me about the new JC-2.
JC-2 will be for sale about 4-6 months.
Thats all I now!!!

[J.H.]

What is it? Is it a 2 channel stereo amp with the same poer as the JC1? What exactly is it? Thanks J.H.

[Kasper]

It is a 2 channel preamp and will fit JC-1.

[J.H.]

Oh I'm sorry I though it was a 2 channel version of the JC1 amp. I'm not as excited now. J.H.

[audioarchitect]

It is a 2 channel preamp and it is built like an absolute tank.

[J.H.]

I'm sure,everything from Parasound is built very well but i don't need a 2CH preamp I just bought a Parasound 7100. J.H.

[Kasper]

Please take a picture of the front and rear. I will buy the preamp when it comes out for sale. It will be nice to have a picture meanwhile.

[EAmin]

http://blog.stereophile.com/ces2006/010806curl/

Link to Stereophile's coverage of CES.

[Chris D]

Good stuff, thanx for posting!

[Chris D]

I figured it would be good to add recent discussion on the JC-2 back into the thread about the JC-2 itself. Here are my reposts from elsewhere:

- The JC-2 is REAL, I repeat, REAL. It's going to happen! :dancenana: The info I got is that the first prototype had incredible performance, and reviewers found it comparable to the legendary CTC Blowtorch (Worth well over $15,000!!!!) when played on massive Soundlab electrostats. Again, I won't make promises for Parasound, but we should be seeing this come out before the end of 2006. I can't wait for this one... I wasn't thinking too much of it originally, wondering if it would really happen or not, but now my radar's going to be tracking this one.

I'm going to be interested to hear the details of the JC-2 creation when they come out.

In any case, if what I'm hearing and reading in research is correct, it looks like Parasound is about to take the company to a whole new level of performance.

[Chris D]

I found a picture from CES 2005 that shows what we're dealing with here. This is the massive Soundlab M-1 electrostat speakers ($18,000 and I don't know if that's for one or the pair) powered by two JC-1 amplifiers ($6,000) with the CTC blowtorch ($15,000) fed from a Entec Number Cruncher source ($5,000)

You're playing with the big boys now... how do I get this room, other than spend $43,000?? 8O



Here's the CTC blowtorch itself. Definitely not a Halo piece of equipment, but looks are deceiving, because this thing is incredible. Each one is hand-built by John Curl, Carl Thompson, and Bob Crump, going from one master builder to the next, taking 3 months. The word is that owners (of which there are very few) say it has no equal.

[Chris D]

Here's a picture of the JC-2 prototype with a D3 disc player prototype. Top removed. I'm reading prices of $2700-3200 for the JC-2.

[Peter Nielsen]

This is the massive Soundlab M-1 electrostat speakers ($18,000 and I don't know if that's for one or the pair)

The Soundlab M-1 retails for $16,800/pair. However, I can see that the setup in the picture also has a pair of SALLIEs (backwave attenuators), so your $18k retail figure probably includes those...

powered by two JC-1 amplifiers ($6,000)

That should be $7,000 as of 6/1/2005

Peter

[mitch57]

Anyone have any specs on this amp?

[Chris D]

No numbers yet, but rumoredly just awesome. Richard Schram demo'd the JC2 for an audiophile club in Chicago, and got rave reviews. They're the ones that compared it to the Blowtorch, saying that the Blowtorch was the winner, but not by much, and certainly not for the price.

[RebelMan]

The JC2 is on display at CES 2007. If anyone is curious to know anything more about it or you want to see some pictures speak up and I'll see what I can do.

I will quickly say that the quality construction that went into this product is substantial and unlike anything Halo before it, with the exception of the JC1's of course.

[bhuskins]

It is definitely phenomenal...had a private showing last night...put me on the list to get one too please.

[REOFan]

Give Pictures and Info, Please

RebelMan,

I say, "Give us what you can." I'd love to see and read more about this product. I appreciate anything you can provide.

[r100gs]

Bring on the JC2 pics and info!

[RebelMan]

RebelMan,

I say, "Give us what you can." I'd love to see and read more about this product. I appreciate anything you can provide.

I'll see what I can do. There is lots of ground to cover in a mere four days of CES.

[Chris D]

Let's get it on...

[RebelMan]

JC2 info and pics. Availablilty is expected in the next three weeks or so.

[r100gs]

Thanks for the pics RebelMan! Looks like a great unit. The $4000 list price kind of broke my heart. I like the rear panel setup. It's much like the P3, except that it has two dedicated source line in's with switchable XLR/RCA. The S/N specs are very nice. I'll have empty my penney jar to pull this one off. I sure would like to see some pics of the inside.

[Vince Helm]

JC2 info and pics. Availablilty is expected in the next three weeks or so.

WOW!! this looks great!! I can not wait to see pics of the inside!
wonderful job Parasound!
Vince

[REOFan]

Thanks RebelMan

RebelMan -

You have my gratitude. This model looks a little more spiffy (as expected) than the prototype I saw last spring. The price is right where I anticipated, too. Thanks again for taking the time to get pictures (the first I've seen online in 2007) and pricing.

[JRausch]

I have my name down on one. According to our Rep, this should be available sometime in March as well as the new P7. Looking to upgrade my well loved PLD-2000. This should be a classic.
Stereophile piece: http://blog.stereophile.com/ces2007/011307
PARASOUND WEB UPDATE: http://parasound.com/new.php