{"product_id":"parasound-jcm250-monoblock-power-amplifier-each","title":"Parasound JCM250 Monoblock Power Amplifier (each)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eParasound JCM250 Monoblock Power Amplifier (each)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eJust sounds like music. It doesn’t sound like a tube amplifier; it doesn’t sound like a traditional solid state amplifier. It just sounds natural and musical.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— ROBERT TAYLOR, THE ABSOLUTE SOUND\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 250 W, ultra-high-bias class A and AB amp designed by John Curl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith circuitry designed by the legendary John Curl, the flagship Parasound Halo JCM250 is a world-class power amp. It offers 5 W of class-A power before switching into class AB operation. A new John Curl driver stage employs a cascode circuit for greater open-loop bandwidth and superior linearity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Upscale View\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasound is one of the industry's low-key, high-return brands. It's not always the first name on a customer's lips, yet is a hugely respected and loved brand by people who work in high-end audio. This isn't just because of the legendary John Curl who is behind most of its top-flight designs, but also because Parasound uses such expensive and solid engineering, yet is able to price its products so reasonably. Parasound is the brand of choice for someone who really knows good sound, but doesn't have the budget for audio jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JC series of amps are extra special because they use John Curl's innovative designs that offer elaborate noise control and protection, but are extremely straightforward from the signal's point of view.  The result is dynamic, high power with grace, musicality, detail, and ease. This is extremely difficult to pull off, but John Curl and Parasound have done it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBybee Music Rails Bring Music\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasound's Bybee Music Rails offer active high-frequency filtration for the input stage. Gain can be set to 29 dB or 23 dB gain for optimum compatibility with high-gain preamps or extremely efficient speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate R-core transformer for the input stage suppresses noise on the power line. The direct coupled signal path means no capacitors or inductors get in the way of great sound. The JFET input stage is connected to a MOSFET driver stage. The 42 lb. amp uses a heavy shielded toroidal transformer. Full power is rated all the way down to 2 Hz for unrestricted low-end bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Servo and relay protection circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic turn-on by 12 V trigger or audio sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 rack space chassis with rear carry handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack mount hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output (8, 4, 2 Ohm):\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 W, 450 W, 800 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStereo RCA, stereo XLR, DC trigger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance (Bal., SE):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 kΩ, 50 kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23, 29 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WHD): \u003c\/strong\u003e17.63\" x 4.1\" x 20\" (448 x 104 x 508 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 lb. (19 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parasound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887556464824,"sku":"JCM250-BLK","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/JCM250_001_Front_on_noshadow.jpg?v=1741629953","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/parasound-jcm250-monoblock-power-amplifier-each","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}