HALO by Parasound JC 2 BP

HALO by Parasound JC 2 BP

• Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system
• Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
• Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input
• Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off
• Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys
• Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2
• 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
• 2 6′ (2m) trigger wires included
• Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner