Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier
Ooberpad proudly presents to you Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier. Parasound's brand new Halo JC 3 Jr. phono preamplifier is a simplified version of the company's award-winning flagship JC 3+ and they sound almost identical. In most systems, the difference is not that nuanced. The JC 3+ sound is a tad more refined and power-packed because its component parts and construction are more exorbitant. JC 3 Jr. is stunningly close but is slashed half in its price.
Warranty
1-year manufacturer's warranty
Key Features:
- Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
- Circuit board layout by Carl Thompson
- Cartridge options for 47k Ω MM and MC/MI
- Variable MC impedance adjustment of 50-550 ohms
- Gain select for 40 dB/50 dB/60 dB unbalanced (46 dB/56 dB/66 dB balanced)
- Balanced and unbalanced outputs
- Mono switch can improve sound of mono & older LPs
- Convenient auto turn-on by 12V trigger
- RIAA accurate to within 0.2 dB
- Incredible S/N up to 94 dB and THD less than 0.02%
- Vishay-Dale resistors in the audio path
- Aluminum shield separates power supply and audio circuits
- Shielded toroid power transformer
- High speed-soft recovery bridge rectifiers and common mode inductors
- Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
- Neutrik brand locking balanced XLR outputs connectors
- Compact 1U chassis (2.5" high with feet)
Benefits of Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier:
Stands Uncompromising in its Amazing Sonic Character
Parasound stood uncompromising while delivering the amazing sonic character of the JC 3+, which is what everyone appreciates about the brand. The Halo JC 3 Jr. retains this sonic signature, adhering to the highest degree of finesse, pin-point imaging and a comprehensive range. The circuit topology is closely related, and circuit boards were meticulously crafted by Carl Thompson, John's circuit board partner dating back to his legendary Vendetta phono stage. Both use premium parts such as REL caps, Vishay-Dale resistors, Neutrik and Vampire connectors, and relays for muting and mono select.
What's different is that both channels of the Jr.'s gain and EQ circuits are built on a single board, behind a single shield, rather than on separate boards with individual shielding in the JC 3+. Jr.'s power supply is shared by both channels rather than dual-mono in the JC 3+. It still employs the same high-speed/soft-recovery bridge diodes and common mode inductor to eliminate background noise. These alterations enabled Parasound to utilize a new low-profile Halo chassis that is cost-effective to build. It's drop-dead gorgeous and will definitely have a long line-up of future products.
Where to buy?
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Technical Specifications of Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier:
| Brand & Model # | Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. |
| Frequency Response | 20-20Khz, +/- 0.2dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.02% at 1 kHz |
| Signal to Noise Ratio, 40 dB Setting |
>85dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted >80dB, input shorted, unweighted |
| Signal to Noise Ratio, 50 dB Setting |
>89dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted >84dB, input shorted unweighted |
| Signal to Noise Ratio, 60 dB Setting | > 94dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted > 91dB, input shorted, unweighted |
| Inter-channel Crosstalk | >80 dB at 1 kHz |
| Input Impedance |
MM or MI: 47k Ω MC Variable: 50- 550 Ω |
| Output Impedance |
Unbalanced: < 100 Ω Balanced: < 100 Ω per leg |
| Input Capacitance | 150 pF |
| Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 4mV Input |
40 dB: 4 mV for 450mV output 50 dB: 4 mV for 1.4 Volts output 60 dB: 4 mV for 4.25 Volts output |
| Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 1V Output | 40 dB: 9 mV for 1.0 Volt output 50 dB: 3 mV for 1.0 Volt output 60 dB: 0.9 mV for 1.0 Volt output |
| Total Gain |
40 dB / 50 dB / 60 dB (unbalanced output) 46 dB / 56 dB / 66 dB (balanced output) |
| XLR Pin Identification |
1 = Ground (Shield) 2 = Positive 3 = Negative (Return) |
| AC Power Requirement |
Standby: <1 watt Power On: 9 watts 115 VAC or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz |
| Dimensions |
Width: 17-1/4” (437mm) |
| Depth with cables: 17” (432mm) |
Height: 2-1/2” (63.5mm) Height, without feet: 1-3/4” (45mm) |
| Net Weight |
13 lbs. (5.9 Kg) |
Delivery
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