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Halo JC 3+

Model: Halo JC 3+
Price (CAD)
$5,165
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About this item

The Parasound JC3+ extracts every drop of warmth, detail, and emotion from your records—so your favorite albums sound alive and full of feeling. Designed by legendary audio engineer John Curl, it features a dual-mono, all-analog architecture for ultra-low noise and stunning musicality. With support for both MM and MC cartridges (adjustable loading), and balanced XLR plus gold-plated RCA outputs, the JC 3+ integrates seamlessly into high-end analog systems. Designed by John Curl - creator of the legendary Vendetta Research phono preamp, Inputs and outputs use Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks, Balanced outputs use Neutrik brand premium XLR jacks, MM 47k ohm, MC 47k ohm or MC variable 50-550 Ohms, RIAA accurate within 0.2 dB, Exclusively Vishay-Dale resistors in the audio path, Triple shielding; low-carbon mild steel partitions isolate the power supplies & AC wires, Dual mono design; each audio channel is separately enclosed in its own extruded aluminum enclosure, Separate high speed-soft recovery rectifiers, filter caps and voltage regulators for each channel, Mono switch can improve sound of mono and older LPs, Built-in AC line conditioner to prevent AC noise from polluting the circuits, AC polarity reverse switch can reduce hum in many systems, Non-magnetic aluminum rear panel for purest sound, Turn On Options switch: manual or auto with 12v trigger input, Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord, 2u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA2 (sold separately).

Specifications
Specifications
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): THD: < 0.01% at 1kHz. Input Impedance: MM 47 kΩm, Balanced: MC 50 - 550 Ω variable, 47k Ω fixed Total Gain: MM 48 dB, MC 64 dB. Dimensions: Width: 17-1/4" (437mm), Height without feet: 3-1/2” (89mm), Height with feet: 4-1/8" (105mm), Depth: 13-3/4" (350mm). Net Weight: 19 lb. Shipping Weight 26 lb.
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