Parasound HALO JC3+ Phono Preamplifier
REVIEW by The Absolute Sound ...
The essential character and balance of the standard JC 3 remains intact in the “+” version— the air, the impression of warmth and bloom, the fully realized timbres, and the three-dimensional continuity of the soundscape. Backgrounds are still eerily quiet, instrumental colors ripe, and channel separation exquisite. But then there’s just a little something more. Curl’s application of choice go-fast bits-and-tweaks adds up to speed and resolution improvements of consequence.
Features
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Inputs and outputs use Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
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Balanced outputs use Neutrik brand premium XLR jacks
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MM 47k ohm, MC 47k ohm or MC variable 50-550 Ohms
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RIAA accurate within 0.2 dB
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Exclusively Vishay-Dale resistors in the audio path
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Triple shielding; low-carbon mild steel partitions isolate the power supplies & AC wires
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Dual mono design; each audio channel is separately enclosed in its own extruded aluminium enclosure
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Built-in AC line conditioner to prevent AC noise from polluting the circuits
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3 Year Warranty
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Black finish