Parasound Halo JC 2

6 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Parasound Halo JC 2. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Parasound Halo JC 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Parasound Halo JC 2 Preamplifier Reviewed

San Francisco based Parasound and famed designer John Curl go together like peanut butter a jelly for the two have had a hugely successful partnership for years, which culminated in the creation of Parasound's lauded Halo line of products, all of which...

The Parasound JC 2's sound quality is superlative--refined, accurate and capable of extraordinary resolution

The JC 2 doesn't have a phono input, so an outboard phono stage is required in order to use it with a turntable ; It doesn't come with a full-function remote control. It does all you need to operate the JC 2, but some users like remotes with...

The Parasound Halo JC 2 is a line-level preamplifier that delivers superlative sound. Like any good preamplifier, its primary function is to "get out of the way" of the signal coming from the music source and not impart any coloration of its own. The...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Chris Binns (avguide.com)

The Parasound Halo JC2 Pre and JC1 Power Amplifers

No reflection on Parasound, but they're one of those US companies that I've been aware of for years without really knowing anything about them. Founded in the 80's, their amps have a reputation for providing plenty of bang for your buck, combining...

As for sound staging, I'm not entirely sure what the connection is between the low-end performance of a system and the ability to produce three-dimensional images, but the presence of well-defined LF information helps delineate the boundaries of...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : admin (canadahifi.com)

Parasound Halo JC 2 Stereo Preamplifier

Parasound – the name sounds familiar. They make a wide range of HiFi down there in California, right? Nearly. Their products are designed and engineered in San Francisco and manufactured to their specifications in Taiwan. They are a California-based...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Edgar Kramer; Tested Steve Holding (avhub.com.au)

Parasound Halo JC2 and JC1

Parasound’s ‘Halo’ series of amplifiers embody the highest level of build and performance the company offers and to meet the demands of such excellence Parasound has sequestered the services of legendary electronics designer John Curl...

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Expert review by : Edgar Kramer (avhub.com.au)

Review: Parasound Halo JC2 Preamplifier & JC1 Power Amp

Parasound's ‘Halo' series of amplifiers embody the highest level of build and performance the company offers, and to meet the demands of such excellence, Parasound has sequestered the services of legendary electronics designer John Curl (ergo the ‘JC'...

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