{"product_id":"parasound-halo-jc-5-stereo-power-amplifier-400w-john-curl-class-a-ab","title":"Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier, 400W, John Curl, Class A\/AB","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PARASOUND HALO JC 5 — ProHiFi Shopify Product Listing\n     ============================================================\n\n     FIELD 1 — PRODUCT TITLE\n     Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier, 400W, John Curl, Class A\/AB\n     (71 characters)\n\n     FIELD 2 — SEO PAGE TITLE\n     Parasound Halo JC 5 400W Stereo Power Amplifier | John Curl\n     (60 characters)\n\n     FIELD 3 — SEO META DESCRIPTION\n     Shop Parasound JC 5 — 400W stereo power amp by John Curl, 12W Class A, 90A peak current, bridgeable to 1200W mono. Authorised Parasound Dealer. Best Price in India.\n     (165 characters — trimmed below)\n\n     TRIMMED META (157 characters):\n     Shop Parasound JC 5 — 400W stereo amp by John Curl, 12W Class A, 90A peak, 1200W bridged mono, balanced XLR. Authorised Parasound Dealer. Best Price in India.\n\n     FIELD 4 — URL HANDLE\n     parasound-halo-jc5-stereo-power-amplifier-400w-john-curl\n     (56 characters)\n\n     PASTE DESCRIPTION HTML BELOW INTO SHOPIFY HTML EDITOR\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParasound Halo JC 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stereo power amplifier designed by John Curl, delivering 400 watts per channel into 8 ohms with both channels driven, 600 watts into 4 ohms, and 1,200 watts bridged into mono. The first 12 watts per channel operate in pure Class A before transitioning to Class AB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe JC 5 is built around dual-mono input stages running on plus\/minus 110 volt DC rails, 24 beta-matched 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors, and a 1.7 kVA shielded toroidal transformer with independent windings for each channel. Filter capacitance totals 132,000 microfarads of Rubycon capacitors for the output stages and 8,880 microfarads of Nichicon Gold Tune capacitors for the input stages. ProHiFi is an authorised Parasound dealer in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeak current capacity is 90 amps per channel and the amplifier remains stable into speaker impedance dips down to 1.5 ohms. The signal path is direct-coupled with no capacitors or inductors in the audio chain. JFET input stages feed MOSFET drivers and bipolar output transistors, a topology John Curl has refined across decades of amplifier design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi called it a superb power amplifier by any measure. Hi-Fi News gave it their Outstanding Product award. Home Theater Review praised its stunning musicality and named it Best of 2018. Positive Feedback described it as an amplifier that gets out of the way and lets the music speak, noting its combination of power and finesse is extremely rare at the price.\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\u003e400W x 2 into 8 ohm; 600W x 2 into 4 ohm; both channels driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1200W bridged mono into 8 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12W per channel pure Class A; ultra-high bias Class A\/AB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by John Curl; JFET input, MOSFET driver, bipolar output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90A peak current per channel; stable to 1.5 ohm impedance dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 beta-matched 15A\/60MHz bipolar output transistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.7 kVA shielded toroid; 132,000 microfarad Rubycon filter capacitance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-coupled signal path; no capacitors or inductors in audio chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR (Neutrik) and RCA (Vampire gold) inputs with loop-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHK Infinium custom 5-way speaker binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V trigger and audio-sensing auto turn-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e448 x 508 x 197mm; 33.1kg; Black or Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Fi News Outstanding Product 2018; SoundStage! Reviewers' Choice 2019; HTR Best of 2018\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\u003e3-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 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JC 5 is the right choice for listeners who want the power and control of the JC 1+ monoblock architecture in a single stereo chassis. With 400 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 90 amps of peak current, and stability into 1.5 ohm loads, it drives virtually any loudspeaker with authority and composure. Bridged to mono at 1,200 watts, a pair of JC 5 amplifiers can serve as monoblocks for systems that grow over time. SoundStage!, Hi-Fi News, Home Theater Review, and Positive Feedback have all independently confirmed that it performs well above its price bracket. For an Indian audiophile who wants John Curl's circuit design and Parasound's build quality in a high-power stereo amplifier, the JC 5 delivers exceptional value alongside the JC 2 BP preamplifier or any quality line stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance two-channel systems needing 400W or more per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemanding speaker loads with impedance dips below 2 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems pairing with the Parasound JC 2 BP preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners wanting bridgeable mono capability for a future monoblock upgrade path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cinema front channels needing reference-grade stereo amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who value 12W pure Class A warmth at typical listening levels\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%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table { width: 100%; min-width: 360px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table thead th { text-align: left; padding: 9px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #222; font-family: Georgia, serif; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table td { padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; vertical-align: top; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table td:first-child { width: 42%; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap .ph-sec-hd td { font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 12px; }\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\n    .ph-spec-wrap table thead { display: none; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap .ph-sec-hd { display: block; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap .ph-sec-hd td { display: block; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f5f5f5; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td { display: block; 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\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo Output (8 ohm, both ch driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo Output (4 ohm, both ch driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600W x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridged Mono Output (8 ohm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200W x 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass A Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 amps per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 130 V\/microsecond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003eUltra-high bias Class A\/AB; JFET input, MOSFET driver, bipolar output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-coupled; no capacitors or inductors in audio path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-mono with plus\/minus 110V DC rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Transistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 beta-matched 15A\/60MHz bipolar devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable to 1.5 ohm\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; 20Hz to 20kHz, plus 0 \/ minus 0.25dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD (Full Power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.05%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD (Typical Listening)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.03%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermodulation Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.04%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnmeasurable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 at 20Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 116dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR (Unweighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 111dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk at 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 87dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk at 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 72dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 kVA shielded toroid with independent windings per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Stage Filter Capacitance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132,000 microfarad (Rubycon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Stage Filter Capacitance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,880 microfarad (Nichicon Gold Tune)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs and Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair (Neutrik locking)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair (Vampire 24k gold-plated) with loop output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker Binding Posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHK Infinium custom 5-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance (Unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33k ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance (Balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66k ohm (33k ohm per leg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eControl and Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto Turn-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V trigger or audio sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo, relay protection, AC inrush surge protection with relay bypass\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\u003eStandby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Listening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500W\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\u003e448 x 508 x 197 mm (with feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack \/ Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U chassis; rack mount hardware included\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\u003eHi-Fi News Outstanding Product 2018; SoundStage! Hi-Fi Reviewers' Choice 2019; Home Theater Review Best of 2018; Positive Feedback Writers' Choice 2022, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END ProHiFi Product Description --\u003e","brand":"Parasound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212048195607,"sku":null,"price":1117000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6819\/6887\/files\/jc5_front_black.webp?v=1781196585","url":"https:\/\/prohifi.in\/products\/parasound-halo-jc-5-stereo-power-amplifier-400w-john-curl-class-a-ab","provider":"ProHiFi India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}