Parasound JC2 BP Two Channel Pre-Amplifier w/Bypass – Parasound

A stereo preamp with HT bypass and both single-ended and balanced inputs.

With six inputs, two of which can be switched from RCA to XLR, and assignable HT bypass the Parasound Halo JC 2 BP brings high-end sound that integrates into living room stereo and cinema setups.

A home theater bypass lets you share your stereo system speakers with your home cinema system. The JC 2 BP offers HT bypass on both unbalanced and balanced inputs and outputs, and it can be assigned to any input.

Dual-mono left and right channel circuits minimize crosstalk, and the preamp is direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path. It uses hand-matched complementary FETs and there are separate TKD brand analog gain controls for the left and right channels.

Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control offers hi-fi-grade attenuation, and there is 3/8″ thick aluminum shielding around audio boards, as well as an aluminum chassis rear panel. All connector and wiring brands are top-shelf: Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA jacks, Neutrik premium XLR connectors, Canare brand internal wiring.

The JC 2 BP uses a high-capacity R-core audio power transformer and inductor with hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifier diodes. There is an independent power supply for the controller, relay coils, triggers, and LEDs, keeping noise away from audio signals.

Product Details:

• Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system
• Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
• Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input
• Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off
• Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys
• Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2
• 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks
• 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors
• Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel
• Each channel’s input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay
• 4 output jack pairs with specialized functions:
• 1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote
• 1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote
• 1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only
• 1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders
• Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk
• Hand-matched complementary FETs
• Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path
• Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control
• Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel
• 3/8″ thick aluminum shielding around audio boards
• Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits
• Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity
• Aluminum chassis rear panel
• Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays
• Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
• Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors
• Canare brand internal wiring
• High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor
• Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes
• Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs
• Remote control handset controls all functions
• Discrete IR codes for remote control
• Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on:
• Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset
• Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on
• Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
• Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono
• Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays
• Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks
• Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
• 2 6′ (2m) trigger wires included
• Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner
• Frequency Response
• 5 Hz – 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
• Distortion
• THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz
• THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz
• IM: < 0.003%
• S/N Ratio
• > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
• > 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted
• Crosstalk
• > 100 dB at 10 kHz
• > 90 dB at 20 kHz
• Gain
• 14 dB, maximum
• L, R Gain Control Range
• – 10 dB
• Input Impedance
• Unbalanced: 30k ohms
• Balanced: 30k ohms per leg
• Output Impedance
• Unbalanced: < 60 ohms
• Balanced: < 60 ohms per leg
• Input Sensitivity
• 200 mV for 1 V output
• Total Gain: 14 dB
• Maximum Output: 8 V
• XLR Pin Identification
• 1 = Ground (Shield)
• 2 = Positive
• 3 = Negative (Return)
• AC Power Requirement
• 110 – 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 – 60 Hzs
• (Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel)
• 25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on
• Dimensions
• Width: 17 1/4″ (437 mm)
• Depth: 16″ (406 mm)
• Height, with feet: 5 7/8″ (150 mm)
• Height, without feet: 5 1/4″ (133 mm)
• Weight
• Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg)
• Shipping: 36 lbs. (16.4 kg)
• Rack Mount Accessory
• HRA 3 (May be purchased separately)

What to expect in the box:

• JC2 BP Two Channel Pre-Amplifier w/Bypass

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