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Re: Interesting write up of Parasound JC 1 Monoblocks

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I just spent the better part of two hours listening to a pair of the production version JC-1's driving a pair of Rockport Syzygy speakers. The amps had 11 days running 24 hours per day. Speaker wire was TG Audio. The JC-1's were stock except for the addition of TG Audio SLVR power cords. Although the amps will need some additional break in, a few things were apparent, 1) these amps are very fast, 2) very clean, as black a background as you are ever likely to hear, 3) very extended at both frequency extremes, 4) capable of driving a dynamic woofer very low with excellent control, 5) plenty of air in the top end and lots of extension, 6) wall to wall stage width with good delineation of height, foreshortened depth at present, but the system in question typically experiences some foreshortening of depth unless the Rockports are used with an appropriate sub ( tonight they were run full range with no sub), 7) very good focus which I am told was much better last night, 8) very detailed without being either peaky or clinical and lastly, 9) a very liquid midrange ( which I am told was "sucked out tonight as a function of break-in). Cutting to the chase, at 11 days, these amps are already approaching world class performance for solid state amps. If they continue to improve as they break-in, they may compare favorably to the very best tube or solid state. Only time will tell, but the listening session tonight was very encouraging. I should also comment that the fit and finish is Rolex quality as are the parts used. Anyone but Parasound would be asking a multiple of the current price. Highly recommended if you need the power or maybe even if you don't. I will have a chance to hear these amps in my own system in about 10 days and will definitely have additional comments at that time.


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