Description
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 Reviews
- CWCharles W.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 weeks agoThe magic of the Parasound JC5!
My Polk L800s are wide awake! Whether it's low volume or high volume, the dynamics of the JC5 are insanely good. I'm new to the audiophile world, and after hours of listening to music powered by the JC5, I now understand and appreciate the meaning of soundstage, nuanced audio, and those captivating holographic qualities in music. My prior Marantz Ki-Ruby amplifier is now sitting in the original shipping box. RockOnAv did not disappoint. Their communication and advice are excellent. Thanks again, RockOnAv, for your service. Now, if you would excuse me, I have work to do and music to listen to. Cheers!