Parasound Halo JC5 Stereo Power Amplifier

Parasound Halo JC5 Stereo Power Amplifier

Regular price $7,499
Sale price $7,499 Regular price
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Parasound Authorized Dealer
On Back Order

Sign up for our email list to receive notifications when this item is back in stock

Color

In stock

Pre-order Item

This product is temporarily out of stock, but you can pre-order now to reserve it for the next shipment.contact us. for the delivery date.

Need some help?

Call or chat with one of our experts.

Free Shipping

Free nationwide shipping available!*

Free Returns

30 day guarantee.
View full details

Parasound Halo JC5 Stereo Power Amplifier

The Halo JC 5 power amplifier combines pure power and sonic excellence. With two channels delivering 400 watts per channel into 8 Ω, it offers remarkable audio performance. The high bias Class A/AB operation ensures accurate and detailed sound reproduction, while the stable operation into 2 Ω loads allows for flexibility in speaker configurations. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and gold-plated speaker terminals, it offers versatility and reliability. Experience pure power and sonic excellence with the Halo JC 5 power amplifier.- Two channels @ 400 watts per channel @ 8 Ω
- High bias Class A/AB operation
- Stable into 2 Ω loads
- Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs
- Gold-plated speaker terminals

Features

  • 400 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, both channels driven
  • 600 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS, both channels driven
  • 1200 watts x 1@ 8 Ω, in bridged mode
  • Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
  • Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
  • 12 watts per channel of pure Class A power
  • 90 amperes peak current per channel
  • Stable with speaker impedance dips to 1.5 Ω
  • Balanced inputs with discrete circuits
  • CHK Infinium, custom 5-way speaker binding posts
  • Neutrik locking XLR input connectors
  • Vampire gold-plated RCA input & loop output jacks
  • Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors
  • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
  • AC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass
  • Dual-mono input stages with ±110 volt DC rails
  • JFET input stage, MOSFET driver stage
  • 24 beta-matched 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
  • 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with independent windings for each channel
  • Independent power supplies for left & right channel input stages, driver stages, output stages
  • 8,880 µF Nichicon Gold Tune filter capacitors for input stages
  • 132,000 µF Rubycon filter capacitors for output stages
  • Full power is rated all the way down to 5Hz for unrestricted low-end bass
  • Harris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diode rectifiers
  • Automatic turn-on by 12 V trigger or audio sensing
  • 4 rack space chassis with rear carry handles
  • Rack mount hardware is included
  • Available in silver or black

Specifications

Power Output – Both Channels Driven 400 watts x 2, 8 Ω
600 watts x 2, 4 Ω
Power Output – Bridged Mode 1200 watts x 1, 8 Ω
Bridged 4 Ω operation is not recommended
Power measurement parameters are at 120 VAC 0.05% THD, RMS continuous power, full audio band (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Current Capacity 90 amps peak, per channel
Slew Rate > 130 volts per microsecond
Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.05 % at full power
< 0.03 % at typical listening levels
IM Distortion < 0.04 %
TIM Unmeasurable
Inter-channel Crosstalk > 87 dB at 1 kHz
> 72 dB at 20 kHz
Input Impedance Unbalanced: 33 kΩ
Balanced: 66 kΩ (33 kΩ per leg)
Total Gain 29 dB
Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω Unbalanced: 1 V
Balanced: 1 V per leg
S/N Ratio > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 111 dB, input shorted, unweighted
Damping Factor 1000 at 20 Hz
DC Trigger Requirements +9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA
Audio Trigger Requirements 2 mV - 10 mV
XLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)
Dimensions Width: 17-5⁄8" (448 mm)
Height without feet: 7-1⁄8" (181 mm)
Height with feet: 7-3/4" (197 mm)
Depth: 20" (508 mm)
Depth with cables: 21-1⁄2" (546 mm)
Net Weight 73 lb. (33.1 kg)
Shipping Weight 90 lb. (40.8 kg)
Power Requirement Standby: 1 Watt
Idle (no music playing): 225 Watts
Typical listening levels: 400 Watts
Maximum: 1500 Watts

Description

Parasound Halo JC5 Stereo Power Amplifier

The Halo JC 5 power amplifier combines pure power and sonic excellence. With two channels delivering 400 watts per channel into 8 Ω, it offers remarkable audio performance. The high bias Class A/AB operation ensures accurate and detailed sound reproduction, while the stable operation into 2 Ω loads allows for flexibility in speaker configurations. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and gold-plated speaker terminals, it offers versatility and reliability. Experience pure power and sonic excellence with the Halo JC 5 power amplifier.- Two channels @ 400 watts per channel @ 8 Ω
- High bias Class A/AB operation
- Stable into 2 Ω loads
- Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs
- Gold-plated speaker terminals

Features

  • 400 watts x 2 @ 8 Ω RMS, both channels driven
  • 600 watts x 2 @ 4 Ω RMS, both channels driven
  • 1200 watts x 1@ 8 Ω, in bridged mode
  • Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
  • Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
  • 12 watts per channel of pure Class A power
  • 90 amperes peak current per channel
  • Stable with speaker impedance dips to 1.5 Ω
  • Balanced inputs with discrete circuits
  • CHK Infinium, custom 5-way speaker binding posts
  • Neutrik locking XLR input connectors
  • Vampire gold-plated RCA input & loop output jacks
  • Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors
  • DC Servo and relay protection circuits
  • AC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass
  • Dual-mono input stages with ±110 volt DC rails
  • JFET input stage, MOSFET driver stage
  • 24 beta-matched 15 ampere, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors
  • 1.7 kVA shielded toroid power transformer with independent windings for each channel
  • Independent power supplies for left & right channel input stages, driver stages, output stages
  • 8,880 µF Nichicon Gold Tune filter capacitors for input stages
  • 132,000 µF Rubycon filter capacitors for output stages
  • Full power is rated all the way down to 5Hz for unrestricted low-end bass
  • Harris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diode rectifiers
  • Automatic turn-on by 12 V trigger or audio sensing
  • 4 rack space chassis with rear carry handles
  • Rack mount hardware is included
  • Available in silver or black

Specifications

Power Output – Both Channels Driven 400 watts x 2, 8 Ω
600 watts x 2, 4 Ω
Power Output – Bridged Mode 1200 watts x 1, 8 Ω
Bridged 4 Ω operation is not recommended
Power measurement parameters are at 120 VAC 0.05% THD, RMS continuous power, full audio band (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Current Capacity 90 amps peak, per channel
Slew Rate > 130 volts per microsecond
Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.05 % at full power
< 0.03 % at typical listening levels
IM Distortion < 0.04 %
TIM Unmeasurable
Inter-channel Crosstalk > 87 dB at 1 kHz
> 72 dB at 20 kHz
Input Impedance Unbalanced: 33 kΩ
Balanced: 66 kΩ (33 kΩ per leg)
Total Gain 29 dB
Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω Unbalanced: 1 V
Balanced: 1 V per leg
S/N Ratio > 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 111 dB, input shorted, unweighted
Damping Factor 1000 at 20 Hz
DC Trigger Requirements +9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA
Audio Trigger Requirements 2 mV - 10 mV
XLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)
Dimensions Width: 17-5⁄8" (448 mm)
Height without feet: 7-1⁄8" (181 mm)
Height with feet: 7-3/4" (197 mm)
Depth: 20" (508 mm)
Depth with cables: 21-1⁄2" (546 mm)
Net Weight 73 lb. (33.1 kg)
Shipping Weight 90 lb. (40.8 kg)
Power Requirement Standby: 1 Watt
Idle (no music playing): 225 Watts
Typical listening levels: 400 Watts
Maximum: 1500 Watts

Parasound Halo JC5 Stereo Power Amplifier