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Parasound JC3 Jr (USED)

Phono Preamplifier

Parasound JC3 Jr (USED)

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The Parasound Halo JC3 Jr is a John Curl designed phono preamplifier for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. It uses a dual mono layout with independent power supply regulation per channel, selectable gain, and adjustable MC loading, in the compact Halo chassis.

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Specs
Type Phono preamplifier for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges
Circuit design John Curl
Gain (unbalanced) 40 / 50 / 60 dB, switchable
Gain (balanced) 46 / 56 / 66 dB
Input impedance (MM/MI) 47k ohms
Input impedance (MC) Variable, 50 to 550 ohms
Input capacitance 150 pF
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
Total harmonic distortion < 0.02% at 1 kHz
Signal to noise ratio (40 dB gain) > 85 dB IHF A-weighted; > 80 dB unweighted, input shorted
Signal to noise ratio (50 dB gain) > 89 dB IHF A-weighted; > 84 dB unweighted, input shorted
Signal to noise ratio (60 dB gain) > 94 dB IHF A-weighted; > 91 dB unweighted, input shorted
Interchannel crosstalk > 80 dB at 1 kHz
Output impedance < 100 ohms unbalanced; < 100 ohms per leg balanced
Outputs Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
Power supply Shielded toroidal transformer
Power consumption 9 watts on; < 1 watt standby
AC power 120/230 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.25 x 2.5 x 14.75 in (437 x 63.5 x 375 mm)
Weight 13 lb (5.9 kg) net; 19 lb shipping
Production status Discontinued by Parasound
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