To understand how they did it I needed to speak with Parasound chief Richard Schram. Simply excellent, neutral and transparent, without any background noise. Its supremely well-balanced, uncolored, musically impartial character makes it unique among its budget-friendly brethren, and its compatibility with all manner of phono cartridges means it will work well and sound great in a wide variety of systems. The price of the JC 3 Jr. is a real testament to the skill and dedication of our entire team, including John and the factory.". ", With the success of the John Curl-designed JC 3 and JC 3+ phono preamps, which surpassed Parasound's sales forecasts, Richard told Audio Advisor, "I started to wonder how good a phono stage we could develop with John to capture the essence of the JC 3+ for a lot less money? Parasound Halo JC3+ Phono Preamplifier. Ultimately I concluded that Jr. can’t quite muster the full midrange sensuality that its elder brother possesses—the ability to extract woody resonances from clarinet and oboe or the fat soundboard decay from a stand-up bass, but at twice the cost, the JC 3+ was certainly deserving of a senior moment. Parsound’s JC3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier. 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. Parasound’s Halo JC3 Jr. is an unquestionably talented phono stage. 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. ", "The bottom end is solid and well-extended and the preamp’s overall tonal balance is refreshingly neutral and very similar to what I noted with the JC3+," reports Stereophile's Michael Fremer in his review for analogplanet.com. His answer was playfully noncommittal: “The definition of a ‘complete’ lineup is a moving target for an independent audio company that’s as customer-centric as Parasound. Seven years ago, Parasound asked legendary designer, John Curl, to create a phono preamplifier for its Halo line. Parasound's brand new Halo JC 3 Jr. phono preamplifier is a simplified version of the company's award-winning flagship JC 3+ and they sound very similar. ", "...all of the characteristics we look for in music reproduction come together in a convincing musical picture. The JC 3+ “DNA” is apparent in the Jr.’s circuit topology and many of its parts, including the fine Neutrik locking XLR jacks and Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA jacks. A prime example was Tony Levin’s marvelous bass playing that closes the 45rpm LP version of the Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush duet “Don’t Give Up” [Virgin]. To be sure, it lacks the full dose of hall ambience conveyed by the 3+ but Jr. taps an appreciable amount of front-to-back depth and dimension in its own right. ", - Nick Tate, Hifi News (UK), February 2018, "The Parasound JC 3 Jr. is an outstanding solid-state phono preamplifier. I’ll stick with that here too as well as with my JC3+ conclusion: "'It does everything well and its minor acts of omission will not be noticed or missed on the kinds of systems in which it’s likely to be used. said Richard. About this product. The famed Chicago brass section didn’t quite have the sparkling pop and transparency that the 3+ captures nor the extension and definition at the frequency extremes, although the difference is relatively small. ", "The Parasound JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier pulls off one of the most difficult jobs in business. JC3JR. In most systems, the difference would be hard to distinguish. Is the designer, John Curl, happy with the result? If your line stage preamplifier or integrated amp is equipped with balanced XLR inputs we recommend using the JC 3 Jr. Parasound JC3 Jr. phono preamplifier. 'Value' is well-deserved. I don't have the receipt, but I took a close-up photo of the mailing label pasted on the P6 box showing the date it was shipped. Three years later, Parasound introduced the JC 3 phono preamplifier. ", "The JC 3 Jr. was one feisty chip off the old block," reports Neil Gader in the July/August 2018 issue of The Absolute Sound magazine. A perennial overachiever, […]. Both were a breeze to set up. No doubt about it -- Parasound’s Halo JC 3 Jr. is a heck of a fine phono stage. Jr. conveyed the warm ambient flavor of the recording venue, an openness rather than a constriction of the hall. The Parasound JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier is a real-world bargain!" Operates perfectly. ", - Michael Fremer, Analogplanet.com, February 26, 2018, "Put all these aspects together – its insight, control, accurate soundstaging and fine handling of rhythms – and you have a redoubtable performer. ", "...a neat balance between fun and forensic makes for a long-term listening partner. Parasound Halo JC3 Jr Phono Preamp, in Excellent condition. 0791084211306. These changes enabled Parasound to use a new low-profile Halo chassis that is less expensive to build. MPN. Some small faint scratches on top, visible in direct light (or if you are actively looking for scratches!) The Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. incorporates sophisticated new audio circuits … It is legendary designer John Curl’s latest phono preamplifier design, continuing his reputation for designing … Phono input impedance: mm, 47k ohms; mc, 47k ohms/variable 50–550 ohms Gain: 40dB/50dB/60dB (unbalanced output); 46dB/56dB/66dB (balanced output) Dimensions: 17.25″ x 2.5″ x 14.75″ Weight: 13 lbs. There was shielding here and isolation there while large power-supply filter capacitors were added to reduce strain on the amplifier. All of the characteristics we look for in music reproduction come together in a convincing musical picture. That's an amazing statement from Michael Fremer about one of the most exciting preamps that we've carried in a long, long time. New Album Releases Project 2021-1-4 (January 4, 2021) Inakustik Reference LS 4004 Air Speaker Cable, Reference Digital 2404 Air Coax cable and Reference High Speed USB cable Review Post Feb 26, 2018 #1 2018-02-26T17:25. Only when it is absent, do you know how much it was doing for you and your system. The Absolute Sound team is proud to highlight Martin Logan and Paradigm, known for loudspeaker innovation. "We've created a winner, and I expect we're going to sell a lot of them.". ", - Robert H. Levi, Positive Feedback magazine, Issue 93, "If you're trying to eek every nuance out of your turntable, the Halo JC 3 Jr is perfect for you. With vinyl’s popularity on the rise, Parasound’s Richard Schram figured a stand-alone version priced right might find an audience. 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. "Happy is an understatement," said Richard. 3,030 393 4. bauzace50. The Music Room is the go-to source for the very best in new, used and vintage home audio products. Product Identifiers. Purchased in September 2019 from Audio Advisor - so it is less than a year old. Color. GTIN. It is sophisticated. All rights reserved. Parasound Halo Jc3 Jr Phono Preamplifier Black. If the Junior is not trickle-down brilliance from JC's previous designs, then this baby is an accidental miracle. The Jr. preserves this sonic signature, yielding only the nth degree of finesse, pin-point imaging and dynamic range. "Overall then, the JC 3 Jr. is not quite as good as the JC3+ but at half the price it comes surprisingly close. I’m currently using a Parasound JC3 Jr. to great effect, but would very much like to hear from anyone who’s heard / owned both the PSA Stellar Phono Pre and a Parasound JC3 Jr. or 3+. I find the Halo JC 3 Jr outstanding for value and performance. ", - Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, April 2018, "Goldilocks phono preamp – just right in about every dimension. I cannot recommend it more emphatically! Parasound JC3 Jr. (phono preamp) Parasound JC3 Jr. (phono preamp) bauzace50. 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. Truthfully the JC 3 Jr. is not a 3+. The audio performance and build quality of the Halo JC3+ phono preamp is dynamically riveting. Share - Parasound Halo Jc3 Jr Phono Preamplifier Black. Brand new "JC3 Jr." Phono Preamp is home just days ago. Its ability to take a very wide spread of genres and levels of mastering and deliver them all with a consistent and engaging balance of refinement, spaciousness and overall musicality is a welcome one. Gain is adjustable between 40, 50, and 60dB (unbalanced) for any cartridge. Wind and string transients were smooth and naturalistic. Copyright © 2021 The Absolute Sound. For the vast majority of vinyl owners, Parasound’s JC 3 Jr. will stand the test of time and be a willing partner to cartridge or turntable upgrades that might accrue along the way. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. But it comes uncomfortably close to the original JC 3, the phono pre that would later evolve into the 3+. ", Gader concludes, "Truthfully the JC 3 Jr. is not a 3+. Not as dynamically flashy as through the JC 3+, but not flatfooted either. The precision gain circuits feature independent control of gain and load impedance for an optimal interface even with extremely low-output moving coil cartridges. 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. In its ability to clarify these things, the JC 3 Jr. proved its mettle. Parasound’s JC 3 Phono Preamplifier: Heavy On Heritage If you aren’t old enough to know about John Curl, suffice it to say that he was responsible for more than a handful of legendary designs and one of the world’s greatest phonostages, the Vendetta Research—a … 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. Make sure you include it on your audition list. "The bottom end is solid and well-extended and the preamp’s overall tonal balance is refreshingly neutral and very similar to what I noted with the JC3+: 'The JC3+’s midrange neutrality and transient cleanliness and its lack of grit, hyper edge definition or on the other side of that divide, softness, challenge the performance of far more expensive preamplifiers.' ", "Junior conveys a warm ambient flavor, openness rather than a constriction within the hall. As Schram tells it the key question was how to allot the more limited resources where they’d benefit sonics the most. It is truly high definition. I say this not because I’m partial to Parasound products in general, but because I flat out believe there is no better phonostage on the market within shouting distance of its price. This LP was not only a Top 40 success but with hits like “Owner of a Lonely Heart” it is laden with weird cross-pans, phase shifts, and plunging bass lines. Each channel has one balanced XLR jack and one unbalanced RCA output jack. For this I often key on background harmonies. A few years back, I reviewed Parasound’s JC3+ phono amplifier, a dual mono design that was noted for its particular internal layout. The mono button on front even changes color when engaged. ", - Dwayne Carter, enjoythemusic.com, March 2019, "...Richard Schram, Parasound CEO and Founder, is making you an offer you can almost not refuse. A Chip off the Old Block Truthfully the JC 3 Jr. is not a 3+. SAN FRANCISCO (12/17/18) —Parasound’s new $599 Zphono XRM phono preamplifier bridges the price gap between its entry-level $200 Zphono and internationally acclaimed $1,495 Halo JC 3 Jr. But it comes uncomfortably close to the original JC 3, the phono pre that would later evolve into the 3+. So, what happens when Parasound taps Curl and his partner, circuit board designer Carl Thompson, to make lightning strike twice at a cost half as much as the JC 3+? Listening note: During my sessions I ran four different cartridges with outputs varying from 0.4mV to 5mV. I cannot recommend it more emphatically! Parasound Halo JC3 Jr. for sale. The design goals were ultra-high performance and low noise, in the spirit of Curl’s legendary Vendetta phono preamp. 0791084211306. eBay Product ID (ePID) 13023562381. 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. Parasound P6 Preamplifier (Silver) in beautiful, near-mint condition. 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. ", - Neil Gader, The Absolute Sound magazine, July/August 2018, "The JC 3 Jr. can best be described as a Goldilocks phono preamp – just right in about every dimension. It was in the context of reviewing this phono pre and Clearaudio’s Concept Black turntable (review in this issue) that I came to strongly admire Clearaudio’s new Charisma mm cartridge. In most systems, the difference would be hard to distinguish. Brand. For the vast majority of vinyl owners, Parasound's JC 3 Jr. will stand the test of time and be a willing partner to cartridge or turntable upgrades that might accrue along the way.". The story goes that during the design phase of the original JC 3, Curl had rejected variable-load adjustment due to the added noise intrinsic in potentiometers. 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. Convenience features include stereo/mono select as well as auto turn-on with a 12V trigger. I recently purchased a used JC3+ to replace a PS Audio GCPH with Underwood Mods. ", "The JC 3 Jr. was one feisty chip off the old block. There is no shortage of phono stages on sale at the Parasound’s price point. For the vast majority of vinyl owners, Parasound’s JC 3 Jr. will stand the test of time and be a willing partner to cartridge or turntable upgrades that … 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+. Jr. was revelatory in expressing the dark, moody character that underscores this track. Overall then, the JC 3 Jr. is not quite as good as the JC3+ but at half the price it comes surprisingly close. A substantial aluminum partition isolates the phonostage board from the power supply, power transformer, and internal AC wiring. Jr.’s resolution of inner detail was similarly excellent. CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. Dynamic, harmonious, completely articulated, and very well balanced. Halo Jc3 Jr er den aller nyeste og rimeligste phono forsterker noensinne fra John Curl og Parasound, … og vi snakker fortsatt om en high-end forsterker! With the JC 3 Jr., Parasound is shooting for its most affordable phono preamp yet in the Halo range – at US$1,500, it certainly isn’t stratospheric, but you are reminded that affordability is a relative term. In the interests of transparency readers should know that the $2999 Parasound JC 3+ has been my reference phonostage since I reviewed it in Issue 245. The resulting Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. is a high-performance, low-noise stereo phono preamplifier for use with moving magnet and moving coil (MM and MC) phono cartridges. Even as lower-output cartridges were added and the gain was adjusted to compensate, noise was never a factor. About this product. With 30 minutes on the power up clock, unable to resist the temptation any further, a new copy of Crowded House’s Together Alone is dropped on the current Technics SL-1200G with Hana SL cartridge, and magic begins pouring through the latest offering from Parasound. At half the price of the JC 3+, how does the JC 3 Jr. sound? Both use premium parts such as REL caps, Vishay-Dale resistors, Neutrik and Vampire connectors, and relays for muting and mono select. But it comes uncomfortably close to the original JC 3, the phono pre that would later evolve into the 3+. ", - Johan Khoo, audioFi.net (Malaysia), April 25, 2018, "All of [the] features and the build quality are, to say the least, unusual at this price point where 'wal-warts' and dipswitches are far more common. Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX Loudspeaker, Subsonic Subwoofer, and ActivXO Crossover, Schiit Audio Modius DAC and Magnius Preamplifier/Headphone Amplifier, Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2019 : Loudspeaker, Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2019 : Digital Electronics, An Interview with John Bring of Cable Support Plate, The Absolute Sound’s High-End Audio Hall of Fame | 2020 Inductees, Lauren Daigle’s Grammy Award Winning Album “Look Up Child” to be released December 11 in 45RPM LP Format, The Absolute Sound’s Buyer’s Guide to Electronics 2017, The Absolute Sound’s Top Picks in High-End Audio and Music 2017, The Absolute Sound’s Buyer's Guide to Affordable High-End Audio 2017, Hank Williams: Pictures from Life’s Other Side. Its winning musicality proudly upholds the family name. So, welcome the JC3 Jr. - Galen Carol. Price: $1495, PARASOUND PRODUCTS, INC. 2250 McKinnon Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 397-7100 parasound.com, As a long-time user of various Shunyata Research AC power […], With the increasingly widespread streaming of digital music content to […], What does it really mean to say that a luxury […], Rogue Audio needs little introduction in TAS. The Absolute Sound’s Buyer’s Guide to Loudspeakers 2018. "We've nailed it!" "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. Its build-quality is superior and by today’s affordability standards it has a staggering price/performance ratio. The JC 3 Jr. won an Editors' Choice Award 2019 from The Absolute Sound magazine, which noted, "Junior conveys a warm ambient flavor, openness rather than a constriction within the hall. It still employs the same high-speed/soft-recovery bridge diodes and common mode inductor to banish background noise. It has no pops or static, even switching every knob with gain up. Australian HiFi (Australia) December, 2018 "With the JC3 Jr, you are going to hear everything the recording engineer has captured in the groove, and nothing more. That said, the JC 3 Jr. was one feisty chip off the old block. ", "The Parasound JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier, the Junior, is a fantastic boon to audiophiles everywhere who love getting the best out of their LPs, but do not have deep pockets. ", According to Richard, "My ambition was to build a John Curl-designed phono stage within reach of more vinyl lovers. 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 … The smaller the board, the better, Schram says, so as to attract less noise than do larger boards, whose many copper traces can act as antennas. But it comes uncomfortably close to the original JC 3, the phono pre that would later evolve into the 3+. ", Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier - Item # PAHAJC3JR, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB Turntable, Focal Clear Open Circumaural High Fidelity Headphones, Copyright © Audio Advisor, Inc. 1981-2021, Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier Manual (PDF Format), 2019 Parasound Halo Product Line Brochure (PDF Format), Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier Product Reviews, Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl, Cartridge options for 47k Ohm MM and MC/MI, Variable MC impedance adjustment of 50-550 ohms, Gain select for 40 dB/50 dB/60 dB unbalanced (46 dB/56 dB/66 dB balanced), Mono switch can improve sound of mono & older LPs, Incredible S/N up to 94 dB and THD less than 0.02%, Aluminum shield separates power supply and audio circuits, High speed-soft recovery bridge rectifiers and common mode inductors, Neutrik brand locking balanced XLR outputs connectors, Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.02% at 1 kHz, Signal to Noise Ratio, 40 dB Setting: >85 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted; >80 dB, input shorted, unweighted, Signal to Noise Ratio, 50 dB Setting: >89 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted; >84 dB, input shorted unweighted, Signal to Noise Ratio, 60 dB Setting: > 94dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted; > 91dB, input shorted, unweighted, Input Impedance: MM or MI: 47k Ohm; MC Variable: 50- 550 Ohm, Output Impedance: Unbalanced: < 100 Ohm; Balanced: < 100 Ohm per leg, Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 4mV Input: 40 dB: 4 mV for 450mV output; 50 dB: 4 mV for 1.4 Volts output; 60 dB: 4 mV for 4.25 Volts output, Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 1V Output: 40 dB: 9 mV for 1.0 Volt output; 50 dB: 3 mV for 1.0 Volt output; 60 dB: 0.9 mV for 1.0 Volt output, Total Gain: 40 dB / 50 dB / 60 dB (unbalanced output); 46 dB / 56 dB / 66 dB (balanced output), AC Power Requirement: Standby: <1 watt; Power On: 9 watts; 115 VAC or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz, Dimensions: 17-1/4" wide, 2-1/2" high (1-3/4" without feet), 14-3/4" deep (17" with cables). If you’re new to the analog game, the JC3 Jr.s designer, John Curl is a legend, having a … And on tracks like “It Can Happen,” I key on whether a phonostage can adequately resolve the layers of vocals and high-pitch harmonies—details that are easily smeared. Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier. ", "...makes me want to explore what more is indeed possible, what more can be extracted in the analog process. ", "Truthfully the JC 3 Jr. is not a 3+. And there was a slight veil around the bass-baritone soloist, which the 3+ did not have. Turning to the challenge of classical music reproduction, I listened to the Solti-conducted Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performing Beethoven’s Ninth. Circuit topology is closely related, and circuit boards were designed by Carl Thompson, John's circuit board partner dating back to his legendary Vendetta phono stage. It is mellifluous. The back panel includes a set of balanced and unbalanced outputs and a set of unbalanced inputs. Parasound's new $2995 JC3+ is a significantly upgraded version of the already high performance original JC3 phono preamplifier, though outwardly it looks identical to the handsome original. "There's not a phono preamp anywhere near its price that even comes close," said Richard. The mono switch on the JC 3 Jr. is a great addition – worth its weight in gold. As I listened to the superb Argo pressing of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, the family resemblance between the Parasounds was undeniable. S/N på 94 dB og THD mindre enn 0.02%! The power transformer is encased in a steel enclosure to prevent emissions that might impact sensitive audio circuits. One of my guilty pleasures is the prog-rock band Yes and its 90125 album (the Bob Ludwig/Masterdisk pressing). Imaging and spatiality go hand-in-hand with this phonostage. 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). Also unusual are the low noise specifications.". John Curl’s impressive — yet affordable — design. A phono preamp that will stand the test of time. Even years after its release, the abundance of ambience and micro-information that emerges from this LP continued to surprise and astound me. The last fifth floor Audio Hunter’s room was number 560. and showcasing the new $1495 Parasound JC3 Jr. phono stage designed by one of my heroes, John Curl. Wind and string transients are smooth and naturalistic. 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+. 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). We've worked together like this since 1989, creating superior products whose performance and value are unmatched. ", - The Absolute Sound High-End Audio Buyer's Guide 2020, "John Curl designed the Parasound JC 3 Jr. at a caliber that allows listeners to concentrate on the music. I may have to buy both JC3 Jr and Adagio and run them head-to-head to figure out which one is better in my system. He has designed acclaimed phono stage preamps for Vendetta Research, Constellation Audio, Audible Illusions and for Parasound, whose JC3+ is a Stereophile Class A Recommended Component. Originally, I thought we might have to price it at $1,800 or possibly $2,000 – it's actually that good. The JC 3 Jr. is what happens. 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