Parasound's new $2995 JC3+ is a significantly upgraded version of the already high performance original JC3 phono preamplifier, though outwardly it looks identical to the handsome original. Excellent condition. ""Like the Vendetta, the JC 3 wasn't merely quiet, or even really, really quiet-it was silent. by Robert Harley; Dec 14th, 2020; Graham Audio LS5/9f Loudspeaker. Parasound JC3 phono for sale Price: RM5800 (nego) 0165230333. ehljason Regular Number of posts: 76 Age: 45 Location: Ipoh Registration date : 2011-10-01. MM: 48 dB Probably the cleanest JC3 for sale in the US at the moment that isn't new Original owner, Purchased 12 mos ago, Very Light Use. ""And this is key to its bat-sensitive low level resolving power, its ability to peer deeply into the small recess of a musical moment""Dynamically thereís a riveting balance of extremes at play, from profound ambient silence to rollicking kick-butt energy. Beautifully built, great value even at retail. Tiny nick at top of faceplate - see photo. This is probably the most significant new product line in our store ever! Australian HiFi (Australia) December, 2018 "With the JC3 Jr, you are going to hear everything the recording engineer has captured in the groove, and nothing more. eBay Money Back Guarantee. Weekly Digest of hottest items, coupons, offers and more. The original Halo JC 3 was designed by legendary audio designer John Curl, and he also did the honors with the JC 3+. - John Atkinson, The Absolute Sound Review Highlights"The internal layout was gorgeous, if like me, you're into such things. < 0.01% at 1 kHz, Signal to Noise Ratio, MM Parasound JC3+ phono preamplifier, black finish. Frequency Response stesc1183 . Couple of nice features include a mono button and 12V triggers. "There is no shortage of phono stages on sale at the Parasound's price point, but the Halo JC 3+ stands out. MC: 600µV for 1 V output, Total Gain Get the best deals on Parasound when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Parasound JC3+ for sale. Soundstage depth cues seemed MM: 4mV for 1 V output Power On: 12 watts For sale from my personal studio, Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier, little used. Parasound JC3+ phono preamplifier, black finish. Parasound JC3+ for sale. Click for English Version 100% Positive feedback. ", Home Theater HiFi (March 2015)"I'm confident that how the JC 3+ breathes life and energy into music is exceptional. Comes with power cable and manual.Canadian sales only.Buyer pays actual Canada Post shipping. > 67 dB, input shorted, unweighted, Interchannel Crosstalk Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Parasound Halo Jc3 Jr Phono Preamplifier Black. Will ship extremely well packed. Premier phono pre-amp from legendary designer John Curl at Parasound. Like Dislike . But I can say this – at its US list price, the Parasound JC3 Jr represents good value for money on its own merits, but I would qualify that it might make you want to upgrade your cartridge to get the most of it – and that might well be much more than $1,500. Shop All Parasound Parasound is a high-end manufacturer of amplifiers and preamps founded in 1981 by Richard Schram and based in California. John Curl – mannen bakom Parasound har gjort några av branschens nest uppskattade konstruktioner. by Robert E. Greene; Dec 23rd, … Parasound JC3+ for sale. Seller information . 47% larger low ESD power supply filter caps greater reserve for head-snapping dynamics. (Selected on Chassis Bottom), Dimensions DescriptionParasound’s new Halo A 23+ power amplifier is the new successor to the highly regarded A2.. This is a fantastic unit designed by legendary audio designer John Curl. Plenty of gain (68dB) for MC cartridges. Anledningen är den höga byggkvaliteten, det suveräna ljudet och den plånboksvänliga prislappen. The Parasound JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier is a real-world bargain!" tight and honed, delivery was crisp, precise and 115 or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz Thoroughly and doesn't get much better than this. Depth: 13-3/4" (350mm) Info: Parasound Halo Jc3 Junior. © Parasound Products, Inc. All right reserved. His latest attempt, the JC 3, doesn’t cost as much as it might if it were, say, a boutique product. jc3; Features; Specifications; Downloads; Reviews; Photos Designed by John Curl - creator of the legendary Vendetta Research phono preamp Inputs and outputs use Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks Balanced outputs use Neutrik brand premium XLR jacks MM 47 k ohm, MC 100 ohm or MC 47 k ohm; (MC 47 k ohm is ideal for high-end Grado moving iron cartridges) S/N 86 dB MM; 75 dB MC RIAA … ", HiFi News (UK) October 2015 "There is no shortage of phono stages on sale at the Parasound's price point, but the Halo JC 3+ stands out. A beautifully designed and built package, it boasts a good - if not totally comprehensive - range of facilities. Its ability to see into a symphony orchestra and define each section is uncanny. PARASOUND PRODUCTS, INC. 2250 McKinnon Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 397-7100 parasound.com. Rep the community and hobby you love so much. RCA inputs; both RCA and balanced XLR outputs. Shipping: 26 lbs. "Looking back through this report, I seem to have used the word superb several times, and justifiably so: The Parasound Halo JC 3 measured performance is indeed superb." ", The Absolute Sound 2016 High-End Buyer's Guide"The JC 3+ conveys a heady mix of profound silence and kick-butt energy. ", Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity Best of 2015"Parasound's uncompromising approach has resulted in a truly stunning piece of gear. JC 3+ Excellent working condition, all original items included in original packaging. This is a ... Channel D Lino C 2.2 Stereophile Class A, MC phono stage, Lounge Audio LCR Mk III MM Phono Preamplifier (29801). ""It's superb at both frequency extremes, and tonally it's as close to neutral as any component I've heard. The design goals were ultra-high performance and low noise, in the spirit of Curl’s legendary Vendetta phono preamp. 1 = Ground (Shield) For those with more modest cartridges, there are very good phono preamps which can be had for less money. Parasound International Distributors are authorized to sell Parasound products only in the country where they are located. As a P5 (sold it recently), A21 (will be for sale), 2125 v2 and JC3+ Parasound owner, and one who has owned / heard other Parasound pieces I am partial to the Halo line, more money, but a step up in design, architecture and resultant SQ. First, hats off to Parasound for not bowing to convention and badging its new, hot-rodded version of the original JC 3 phonostage with the shop-worn cliché “Reference” or “Signature Edition.” And second, and more importantly, if you’re a current owner of the Parasound JC 3 phonostage, don’t panic. At $2,350, the JC 3 is by no means an entry-level phonostage. 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