Parasound P/LD-2000 preamplifier designed by John Curl

Preamplifier is in excellent condition (conservative rating) and comes with original box and owner's manual. This is the precursor to the much more expensive JC2 preamp, and specs out just about the same (see Parasound website and compare). A true giant killer for little money!

From the Parasound website:

John Curl has outdone himself with his latest preamplifier design. Audiophile balanced design and pure class A balanced discrete circuitry means you get the cleanest, clearest signal path from input to output. You simply can't buy a better preamplifier at this price range. Dual Mono Topology, Complementary MOSFET drive stage, 6 high level inputs: Direct coupled, Balanced inputs and outputs with XLR jacks, 100% discrete Class A circuitry, Switched by precision gold contact relays, High current dual mono headphone circuit, Polarity invert from handset, Fully remote controlled, External IR input.

FEATURES

Complementary MOSFETs
Gold-Plated Audiophile Jacks
Noted John Curl Design
All Relay Switching
20 Gold-Clad Precision Relays
Gold-Clad FR4 Circuit Boards
Audiophile-Grade Capacitors
92,000 uF Filter Bank
Dual-Mono Topology
Pure Class A Discrete Circuit
Direct Input Function
Silver-Plated Wiring
DC Servo Direct Coupled Circuit
High Current Design
Fully Remote Controlled
IEC Removable AC Cord
Motorized Alps Volume Control
Pure Silver XLR Input Wire
Balanced Inputs and Outputs
0-180 deg Polarity Invert Control
Vishay Resistors in Critical Areas
SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response
5 Hz - 150 kHz, +0/-2 dB, full output
Total Harmonic Distortion
<= 0.003%, 1 kHz
<= 0.005%, 20 kHz

IM Distortion
<= 0.003%

TIM
Unmeasureable

Maximum Output
> 10 V before clipping
Impedances
Unbalanced inputs 30 k Ω, +/-5 %
Balanced inputs 30 k Ω per leg, +/-5%
Line outputs <= 60 Ω
Recommended line load >= 600 Ω
Recommended headphone >= 8 Ω
Input Sensitivity
All inputs 150 mV, +/-5%
Max Input Level
10.5 V before clipping
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>110 dB, A weighted, full output
>90 dB, unweighted, full output
Crosstalk
> 110 dB, < 10 kHz, full output
> 100 dB, 20 kHz, full output
Channel Balance
<= 0.2 dB
Dimensions
19" W x 3-1/2" H (4-1/8" high with feet) x 15-3/4"
Weight
19 lb.
Power Requirements
110 V - 120 V AC, 12 W
May be rewired for 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz

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