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Description
Parasound Halo JC 3+ Phono PreamplifierRediscover Vinyl with Precision and Clarity The Parasound JC3+ extracts every drop of warmth, detail, and emotion from your recordsso your favorite albums sound alive and full of feeling. Designed by legendary audio engineer John Curl, it features a dual mono, all analog architecture for ultra low noise and stunning musicality. With support for both MM and MC cartridges (adjustable loading), and balanced XLR plus gold plated RCA outputs, the JC 3+
Rediscover Vinyl with Precision and Clarity
The Parasound JC3+ extracts every drop of warmth, detail, and emotion from your records—so your favorite albums sound alive and full of feeling.
Designed by legendary audio engineer John Curl, it features a dual-mono, all-analog architecture for ultra-low noise and stunning musicality. With support for both MM and MC cartridges (adjustable loading), and balanced XLR plus gold-plated RCA outputs, the JC 3+ integrates seamlessly into high-end analog systems.
Praised by audiophiles and reviewers alike:
- “Neutral and transparent—just pure music.”
- “Quiet enough to disappear; all I hear is the record.”
Winner of The Absolute Sound’s Golden Ear Award (2025) plus:
- Stereophile Recommended Components (2024 & 2025)
- AVTech Media Awards “Best Phono Stage” (2015/16)
- StereoTimes “Most Wanted Components” (2015)
- Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity “Best of 2015”
Specifications:
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.01% at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio, MM
> 87 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 78 dB, input shorted, unweighted
Signal to Noise Ratio, MC
> 87 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 67 dB, input shorted, unweighted
Interchannel Crosstalk
72 dB at 1 kHz
Input Impedance
MM: 47k Ω
MC: 50 - 550 Ω variable, 47k Ω fixed
Output Impedance
Unbalanced: < 100 Ω
Balanced: < 100 Ω per leg
Input Capacitance
150 pF
Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz
MM: 4mV for 1 V output
MC: 600µV for 1 V output
Total Gain
MM: 48 dB
MC: 64 dB
XLR Pin Identification
1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)
AC Power Requirement
Standby: 1 watt
Power On: 12 watts
115 or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz
(Selected on Chassis Bottom)
Dimensions
Width: 17-1/4" (437mm)
Depth: 13-3/4" (350mm)
Height, with feet: 4-1/8" (105mm)
Height, without feet: 3-1/2" (89mm)
Weight
Net: 19 lbs. (8.6 Kg)
Shipping: 26 lbs. (11.8 Kg)
Rack Mount Accessory
HRA 2 (may be purchased separately)
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Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
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