{"product_id":"parasound-jc2bp-preamplifier","title":"Parasound JC2BP Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasound's JC2BP preamplifier \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emakes voices feel present, transients snap without glare, and the background goes inky\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003eblack so your sources breathe. This preamplifier is identical to the the original JC2 preamplifier, with the addition of a home theater Bypass function. The new Bypass function enables your surround system’s left and right front speakers and their power amplifier to do double duty as the left and right channels of an analog stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you already love your DAC, phono stage, or streamer, this is the control center that lets them shine—no digital extras, just pure analog grace. Designed by John Curl, the JC2BP is a dual\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003emono, all\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003eanalog line stage built to disappear: direct DC servo\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003ecoupled (no capacitors in the signal path) with hand\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003ematched complementary FETs, a premium four\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003egang motor\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003edriven volume control plus TKD left\/right trims, and both balanced XLR and RCA I\/O (including an inverted RCA out). It adds a true Home Theater Bypass that locks out volume for seamless L\/R integration with a surround processor, and its integration\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003eready with 12V triggers, IR, and RS\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e232. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome theater bypass functions with both unbalanced \u0026amp; balanced inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome theater bypass function can be assigned to any input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass remains selected after unit has been turned off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent balanced\/unbalanced select for the L \u0026amp; R channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach channel’s input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 output jack pairs with specialized functions:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mono left \u0026amp; right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-matched complementary FETs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate TKD brand analog gain controls for L \u0026amp; R channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8″ thick aluminum shielding around audio boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielding prevents noise from power supplies \u0026amp; control circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate output jacks for simultaneous normal \u0026amp; non-inverting polarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum chassis rear panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutrik brand premium XLR connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanare brand internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh capacity R-core audio power transformer \u0026amp; inductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control handset controls all functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete IR codes for remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way RS-232 serial port connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine level inputs only; no inputs for phono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio mute is switched by independent L \u0026amp; R relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear panel IR repeater input \u0026amp; loop out jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 6′ (2m) trigger wires included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 Hz – 100 kHz, +0\/-3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistortion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHD: \u0026lt; 0.003% at 100 Hz\u003cbr\u003eTHD: \u0026lt; 0.005% at 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003eIM: \u0026lt; 0.003%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eS\/N Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; 100 dB at 10 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; 90 dB at 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14 dB, maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eL, R Gain Control Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– 10 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnbalanced: 30k ohms\u003cbr\u003eBalanced: 30k ohms per leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnbalanced: \u0026lt; 60 ohms\u003cbr\u003eBalanced: \u0026lt; 60 ohms per leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200 mV for 1 V output\u003cbr\u003eTotal Gain: 14 dB\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Output: 8 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eXLR Pin Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 = Ground (Shield)\u003cbr\u003e2 = Positive\u003cbr\u003e3 = Negative (Return)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAC Power Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e110 – 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 – 60 Hzs\u003cbr\u003e(Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel)\u003cbr\u003e25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 17 1\/4″ (437 mm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 16″ (406 mm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight, with feet: 5 7\/8″ (150 mm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight, without feet: 5 1\/4″ (133 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet: 24 lbs. 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