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Parasound JC-2 Character?

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Stereophile’s review of the Parasound JC-2 suggested that the preamp is lean or perhaps even analytical and one should be careful not to mate with a bright power amp. Is this preamp musically engaging? The Positive Feedback review claimed it sometimes sounds a bit sweet. I am not looking for tube style warmth or a lean sound. But I’ve never heard a preamp that completely neutral, so I would rather have a product that faults a tiny bit towards warm than analytical. I do want a solid state preamp that retains the texture, image and bloom that my source provides. Are there any JC-2 owners out there that find the preamp to be musically engaging and natural? I have no way to hear the JC-2 so I may have to purchase with out an audition. Any insights would be appreciated.

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