{"product_id":"parasound-halo-jc-2-bp-preamplifier-john-curl-design-balanced-xlr-dual-mono","title":"Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier, John Curl Design, Balanced XLR, Dual Mono","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PARASOUND HALO JC 2 BP — ProHiFi Shopify Product Listing\n     ============================================================\n\n     FIELD 1 — PRODUCT TITLE\n     Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier, John Curl, Balanced XLR, Dual Mono\n     (72 characters)\n\n     FIELD 2 — SEO PAGE TITLE\n     Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Preamplifier | John Curl, Balanced XLR\n     (62 characters)\n\n     FIELD 3 — SEO META DESCRIPTION\n     Shop Parasound JC 2 BP — dual-mono analog preamp by John Curl, balanced XLR, home theater bypass, DC servo-coupled signal path. Authorised Parasound Dealer. Best Price in India.\n     (178 characters — trimmed below)\n\n     TRIMMED META (157 characters):\n     Shop Parasound JC 2 BP — dual-mono analog preamp by John Curl, balanced XLR, home theater bypass, DC servo-coupled. Authorised Parasound Dealer. Best Price in India.\n\n     FIELD 4 — URL HANDLE\n     parasound-halo-jc2bp-preamplifier-john-curl-balanced-dual-mono\n     (62 characters)\n\n     PASTE DESCRIPTION HTML BELOW INTO SHOPIFY HTML EDITOR\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParasound Halo JC 2 BP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dual-mono, all-analog stereo preamplifier designed by legendary circuit designer John Curl. It is a pure line-stage component with no internal DAC or phono stage, built for listeners who want nothing between their source and their power amplifier except the shortest, quietest signal path possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circuit is direct DC servo-coupled with no capacitors in the signal path. Hand-matched complementary FETs, a premium four-gang motor-driven analog volume control, and separate TKD left\/right gain trims ensure that the signal reaches the power amplifier with maximum transparency and channel-accurate balance. ProHiFi is an authorised Parasound dealer in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix RCA unbalanced inputs are provided, with two switchable to balanced XLR. Outputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA main pairs (both with remote-switchable polarity), an inverted-polarity RCA pair, and a fixed-level recorder output. A true Home Theater Bypass locks out the volume control for seamless integration with a surround processor, and can be assigned to any input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStereophile's John Atkinson noted how much it did right and how little it did wrong. SoundStage! Ultra called its ability to create a realistic soundstage and convey the recording space unsurpassed. The Absolute Sound gave it an Editors' Choice Award, and Stereophile listed it as a Recommended Component. Internal construction uses Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA jacks, Neutrik XLR connectors, Canare internal wiring, and a high-capacity R-core power transformer with hyper-fast soft recovery rectifier diodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by John Curl; dual-mono all-analog line stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC servo-coupled; no capacitors in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-matched complementary FETs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x RCA inputs; 2 switchable to balanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA main outputs; remote polarity switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Home Theater Bypass assignable to any input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 4-gang motor-driven volume; TKD L\/R gain trims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR greater than 116dB (A-weighted); THD less than 0.003%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 12V trigger outputs; RS-232; IR in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVampire gold RCA; Neutrik XLR; Canare internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e437 x 406 x 150mm; 11kg; Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTAS Editors' Choice; Stereophile Recommended Component; SoundStage! Ultra Select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-warranty-box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY CONSIDER --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWhy Consider the Parasound Halo JC 2 BP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JC 2 BP is the right choice for listeners who believe the preamplifier's job is to get out of the way entirely. John Curl's dual-mono, DC servo-coupled design with hand-matched FETs and no capacitors in the signal path delivers the kind of transparency, channel separation, and noise floor that SoundStage! Ultra described as unsurpassed in their experience. The Home Theater Bypass makes it equally practical in a system that serves both two-channel music and multichannel cinema. With a signal-to-noise ratio above 116dB and crosstalk better than 100dB at 10kHz, the JC 2 BP gives every source component it is connected to the best possible chance of being heard at its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophiles wanting a reference-level analog preamp for a dedicated two-channel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems pairing with Parasound Halo JC 5, A 21+, or A 23+ power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cinema\/music systems needing true Home Theater Bypass for a surround processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners with external DACs and phono stages who want the quietest possible line stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations requiring multiple 12V trigger outputs, RS-232, and IR control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who value balanced XLR connectivity with remote polarity switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ph-spec-wrap { width: 100%; 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width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; background: #fafafa; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-spec-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCircuit Design\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohn Curl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-mono, all-analog line stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect DC servo-coupled; no capacitors in signal path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-matched complementary FETs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium 4-gang motor-driven analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\/R Gain Trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate TKD analog controls; minus 10dB range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5Hz to 100kHz, plus 0 \/ minus 3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD at 100Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD at 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermodulation Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 116dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio (Unweighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 104dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk at 10kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 100dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk at 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 90dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnbalanced RCA Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 stereo pairs (2 switchable to XLR balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance (Unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30k ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance (Balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30k ohm per leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome Theater Bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (assignable to any input; works with balanced and unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR Main Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair (remote polarity switching)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnbalanced RCA Main Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair (remote polarity switching)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInverted Polarity RCA Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed-Level Recorder Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance (Unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 60 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance (Balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 60 ohm per leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Jacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVampire 24k gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutrik\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh capacity R-core with hyper-fast soft recovery rectifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio Board Shielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" thick aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eControl and Integration\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (controls all functions including polarity and bypass assignment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Trigger Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (2 remote-switched; 2 live when unit is on)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-way serial port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear panel repeater input and loop-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110-120V or 220-240V, 50\/60Hz (rear panel selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25W standby; 30W operating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e437 x 406 x 150 mm (with feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Absolute Sound Editors' Choice 2015; Stereophile Recommended Component 2018; SoundStage! 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