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Parasound Halo JC 2 BP Black Preamplifier With Bypass - JC2BPB
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Abt Model: JC2BPBLK
UPC: 791084211269
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Parasound JC2BPB Halo JC 2 BP Black Preamplifier With Bypass
Features
- 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
- 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately)
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General
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.003% at 100 Hz, THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz
Frequency Response
5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Intermodulation Distortion (IM)
IM: < 0.003%
Input Impedance
Unbalanced: 30k ohms, Balanced: 30k ohms per leg
Output Impedance
Unbalanced: < 60 ohms, Balanced: < 60 ohms per leg
Power Requirements
110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hzs
Power Consumption
30W
Standby Power Consumption
25W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted, > 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted
Crosstalk
> 100 dB at 10 kHz, > 90 dB at 20 kHz
Total Gain
14 dB
L, R Gain Control Range
- 10 dB
Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 1V Output
200 mV for 1 V output
XLR Pin Identification
1 = Ground (Shield), 2 = Positive, 3 = Negative (Return)
Approximate Dimensions
Height (in)
5.88
Width (in)
17.25
Depth (in)
16
Height Without Feet (in)
5.25
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight (lbs.)
24
Shipping Weight (lbs.)
36
Warranty Information
Parts Warranty
5 Years
Labor Warranty
5 Years
Guides
Brochure
Key Features
- Home Theater Bypass
- 3/8" Thick Aluminum Shielding Around Audio Boards
- Neutrik Brand Premium XLR Connectors
- Hand-matched Complementary FETs
- 6 Pairs Unbalanced RCA Line-level Audio Input Jacks
- Vampire Brand 24k Gold-plated RCA Jacks
- 2x 6' (2m) Trigger Wires Included
- Line Level Inputs Only
- Black Finish
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