Parasound Halo JC-2 JC2. Perfect working condition! Original owner, non-smoking home

The unit is in perfect working and excellent physical condition.  No scratchy volume/gain pots.  Near 9/10 condition.  Listed as 8/10 due to small nick on top edge.  It is not noticeable at all when viewed from the front.  The light has to be at the right angle to even see it from the top.  It's more noticeable by touch than sight. 

The JC 2 models were in production from 2006-2014.  They were replaced by the currently in production JC 2 BP which added home theater bypass.  Aside from the bypass circuitry, everything else electronically stayed the same. 
 
Here's a link to Stereophile's equipment report printed in March 2008 edition: 
 
https://www.parasound.com/reviews/JC2StereophileReview.pdf

The Absolute Sound Magazine honored the Parasound JC 2 with a "Product of the Year Award" in its January 2009 issue. "This is a terrific linestage preamp that would be a Product of the Year in any year."

This preamp has been a joy to listen to!!  I'm upgrading to a new DAC/preamp, which will be my only source unit.  I want to downsize and save space, so I will no longer need it.

Includes an upgraded illuminated remote control, heavy gauge detachable power cord, trigger cables, owners manual, and original double box packaging.      

Unit will ship in original double box packaging.  Buyer to pay shipping costs.  Contact me if you have any questions.      
 

Features:

·  6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks

·  2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors

·  Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel

·  Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay

·  4 output jack pairs with specialized functions:

·  1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote

·  1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote

·  1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only

·  1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders

·  Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk

·  Hand-matched complementary FETs

·  Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path

·  Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control

·  Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel

·  3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards

·  Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits

·  Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity

·  Aluminum chassis rear panel

·  Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays

·  Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks

·  Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors

·  Canare brand internal wiring

·  High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor

·  Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes

·  Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs

·  Remote control handset controls all functions

·  Discrete IR codes for remote control

·  Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on:

·  Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset

·  Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on

·  Two-way RS-232 serial port connection

·  Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono

·  Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays

·  Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks

·  Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord

Specifications:

Frequency Response
5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB

Distortion
THD: < 0.003% at 100 Hz 
THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz 
IM: < 0.003% 

S/N Ratio
> 116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 104 dB, input shorted, unweighted

Crosstalk
> 100 dB at 10 kHz
> 90 dB at 20 kHz

Gain
14 dB, maximum

L, R Gain Control Range
- 10 dB

Input Impedance
Unbalanced: 30k ohms
Balanced: 30k ohms per leg

Output Impedance
Unbalanced: < 60 ohms
Balanced: < 60 ohms per leg

Input Sensitivity
200 mV for 1 V output
Total Gain: 14 dB
Maximum Output: 8 V

XLR Pin Identification
1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)

AC Power Requirement
110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
(Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel)
25 watt standby; 30 watts when turned on

Dimensions
Width: 17 1/4" (437 mm)
Depth: 16" (406 mm)
Height, with feet: 5 7/8" (150 mm)
Height, without feet: 5 1/4" (133 mm)

Weight 

Net: 24 lbs. (11 kg)