For me, the John Curl designed JC 3+ has consistently drawn forth a wealth of musical and sonic detail from a range of cartridges. The power transformer is encased in a steel enclosure to prevent emissions that might impact sensitive audio circuits. Although John Curl is also touted for his Parasound amplifiers, his efforts with the original Halo JC 3 phono preamplifier were extraordinarily well-received and reviewed. To understand how they did it I needed to speak with Parasound chief Richard Schram. ", - Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, April 2018, "Goldilocks phono preamp – just right in about every dimension. Parasound JC3 Jr Halo Phono Preamplifier B-Stock Full Warranty John Curl is an audio legend with over 30 years’ experience designing the very fines... View full … With the sterling reputation of its bigger brother, the JC 3+, this little guy has a lot to prove as issue of the genius mind of Curl. Product Identifiers. What's different is that both channels of the Jr.'s gain and EQ circuits are built on a single board, behind a single shield, rather than on separate boards with individual shielding in the JC 3+. 0791084211306. eBay Product ID (ePID) 13023562381. Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Parasound Halo JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier is the pinnacle of analog audio technology and value engineering. With high levels of the 3+’s character coursing through its circuitry, Jr. established a sonic kinship that imparted a wide soundstage with noiseless, black-velvet backgrounds—a prologue for the level of resolving power I later observed. ", Richard's team worked on this project with John and circuit board designer Carl Thompson for nearly two years. The Jr. preserves this sonic signature, yielding only the nth degree of finesse, pin-point imaging and dynamic range. According to Parasound's founder and CEO, Richard Schram, the Halo JC 3 began as a phono-preamp retrofit for the JC 2 line stage, with separate small circuit boards for each channel. 3,030 393 4. bauzace50. Its retail price immediately makes it a 'killer product.' FOR SALE: Parasound Halo JC3 Jr Black: Phono Preamplifiers: $1450.00: MB Dec 27, 2020: 2 : FOR SALE: Parasound Halo P 7 7.1 Channel Preamplifier (Silver) Solid State Preamplifiers: $2000.00: BC Dec 05, 2020 - 3 : DEALER AD: Parasound Halo P6 Preamplifier & DAC, Customer Trade, Only $1799: Solid State Preamplifiers: $1799.00: ON Dec 23, 2020 As I listened to the superb Argo pressing of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, the family resemblance between the Parasounds was undeniable. The sound of the Parasound JC 3 Jr is … About this product. According to Parasound’s Richard Schram, the original JC3’s design began as a phono preamp retrofit for the JC2 line stage with separate small circuit boards for each channel. It may be that time (again) for upgrades. The specs and testing done by HiFiNews point to that the JC3 Jr is not the ideal choice for that. Brand. The Jr.'s power supply is shared by both channels rather than dual-mono in the JC 3+. Released as a cut-down version of the more expensive JC3+, Paul Rigby reviews the Parasound JC3 Jr phono amplifier. A substantial aluminum partition isolates the phonostage board from the power supply, power transformer, and internal AC wiring. 'Value' is well-deserved. I find the Halo JC 3 Jr outstanding for value and performance. GTIN. 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", "...judged on its considerable merits it’s a seriously engaging phono preamp that deserves some careful consideration and an audition. It yields rock solid imaging and great clarity. Giving you 2 scoops of a 3 scoop banana split for the cost of a single scoop, you will luxuriate in top-shelf phono pleasure and have some money left over for LPs. As a side note, in my exchange with Richard Schram I had to ask whether he now considers the Parasound phonostage lineup complete or whether there might be something new in the offing. A phono preamp that will stand the test of time. CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. Operates perfectly. In soundstaging Jr. didn’t quite gather in all of the ambient cues to deliver back-of-the-hall dimensionality, but was very good, nonetheless. While many of the parts are the same or similar, the JC 3 Jr. uses a single, high-quality volume potentiometer that’s less expensive compared with the pricey, dual-channel, custom Vishay pot of the JC 3+. But it comes uncomfortably close to the original JC 3, the phono pre that would later evolve into the 3+. ", "I have not singled out the excellent performance of the Parasound JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier. Not as dynamically flashy as through the JC 3+, but not flatfooted either. They included the high-output Grado Prestige Black2, an amazing deal at $75, the Clearaudio Essence mc ($1500), and Clearaudio Charisma mm ($2000), and the Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation mc ($4500). It remains silent and unnoticeable. ", "The Parasound Junior is, without a doubt in my mind, the best under-$2000 solid-state phono stage I have ever heard, or even know about. There is no shortage of phono stages on sale at the Parasound’s price point. Parasound JC3 Jr. phono preamplifier. But it comes uncomfortably close to the original JC 3, the phono pre that would later evolve into the 3+. I am certain the JC3 Jr is a great phono preamp for the things it is good at - but everyone's needs are different and it is not for me (or probably others that have high hopes for LOMC). For this I often key on background harmonies. Parasound Halo JC3 Jr. for sale. The Parasound JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier is a real-world bargain!" The R-core transformer for the 3+ also gave way to a more prosaic toroidal variant, as did the independent power supplies (Jr. uses a single PS) and larger filter caps for each channel, and lastly the internal AC line conditioner. In most systems, the difference would be hard to distinguish. Jr.’s resolution of inner detail was similarly excellent. Listening note: During my sessions I ran four different cartridges with outputs varying from 0.4mV to 5mV. Giving you 2 scoops of a 3 scoop banana split for the cost of a single scoop, you will luxuriate in top-shelf phono pleasure and have some money left over for LPs. If you were going to spend about $1500-$2500 on a solid-state phono stage, I’d say that the Junior is your entire short list. It has no pops or static, even switching every knob with gain up. Jr. conveyed the warm ambient flavor of the recording venue, an openness rather than a constriction of the hall. First released in 2010, Parasound’s JC 3 MM/MC phono preamplifier began as a dual-mono John Curl-designed phono section retro-fit for its JC2 line stage. One thing Parasound refused to compromise is the amazing sonic character of the JC 3+, which is what everyone raves about. Some small faint scratches on top, visible in direct light (or if you are actively looking for scratches!) Make sure you include it on your audition list. ", - David Blumenstein, Dagogo, February 2019, "Excellent meticulous sound and super analytical prowess. 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