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Parasound JCM250

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Experience exceptional audio performance with the Parasound Halo JCM250, an uncompromising mono power amplifier that sets new standards for power and fidelity. Equipped with 250 watts at 8 Ω and up to 800 watts at 2 Ω, this amplifier exceeds expectations. Its dual-mono design, with two transformers and no capacitors in the signal path, offers unparalleled channel separation and transparency. Versatile and convenient, it integrates seamlessly with a variety of audio sources through balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs. Elevate your audio experience with the Halo JCM250, a masterfully crafted amplifier perfect for audiophiles.

 

Key Features: 

  • 250 Watts @ 8Ω / 450 Watts @ 4Ω
  • Peak current: 100 amps
  • 5 watts of pure Class A power
  • Bybee Music Rails™ - active high frequency filters for input stage
  • New John Curl driver stage employs a cascode circuit for greater open loop bandwidth & superior linearity
  • Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors in the audio path
  • Independent power supplies for input stage, driver stage & output stage
  • Full power is rated all the way down to 2Hz for unrestricted low-end bass

All Features:

  • 250 Watts @ 8Ω
  • 450 Watts @ 4Ω
  • 800 Watts @ 2Ω
  • Weight: 42 lbs net
  • Circuitry designed by legendary John Curl
  • Ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation
  • 5 watts of pure Class A power
  • Stable with speaker impedance dips below 1Ω
  • Bybee Music Rails™ - active high frequency filters for input stage
  • New John Curl driver stage employs a cascode circuit for greater open loop bandwidth & superior linearity
  • Gain switch to select 29 dB or 23 dB gain for optimum compatibility with high gain preamps or extremely efficient speakers
  • R-core transformer for input stage suppresses noise on power line
  • Dual CHK Infinium, custom 5-way speaker binding posts for easy bi-wiring
  • Neutrik locking XLR balanced input & loop output jacks
  • Vampire 24k gold-plated RCA input & loop output jacks
  • Direct-coupled signal path, no capacitors or inductors in the audio path
  • JFET input stage, MOSFET driver stage
  • Independent power supplies for input stage, driver stage & output stage
  • Full power is rated all the way down to 2Hz for unrestricted low-end bass
  • Harris hyper-fast soft-recovery bridge diode rectifiers
  • REL & Nichicon Muse capacitors
  • DC servo & relay protection circuits
  • AC turn-on inrush surge protection with relay bypass
  • Automatic turn-on by 12 V trigger or audio sensing
  • 2 rack space chassis with rear carry handles
  • Rack mount hardware is included

Specifications: 

Power Output
  • 250 x1 watts @ 8 Ω
  • 450 x1 watts @ 4 Ω
  • 800 x1 watts @ 2 Ω
Power measurements are with 120 VAC 0.15% THD, RMS continuous power,full audio band (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Class A Power Output
  • 8 Watts, bias switch set to high
  • 4 Watts, bias switch set to low
Current Capacity 100 amps, peak
Slew Rate > 130 volts per microsecond
Frequency Response
  • 2 Hz - 120 kHz, +0/-2 dB
  • 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.25 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
  • < 0.15 % at full power
  • < 0.02 % at typical listening levels
IM Distortion < 0.03 %
TIM Unmeasurable
Input Impedance
  • Unbalanced: 50 kΩ
  • Balanced: 100 kΩ, (50 kΩ per leg)
S/N Ratio, inputs shorted
  • >120 dB, IHF A-weighted, bias set to Low
  • >118 dB, IHF A-weighted, bias set to High
  • >110 dB, Unweighted, bias set to Low
  • >108 dB, Unweighted, bias set to High
Total Gain
  • 29 dB (Gain switch set to normal)
  • 23 dB (Gain switch set to low)
Input Sensitivity for 28.28 V Output into 8 Ω
  • Unbalanced: 1 V
  • Balanced: 1 V per leg (Gain switch set to normal)
DC Trigger Requirements +9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA
Audio Trigger Requirement 2.5 mV - 10 mV
XLR Pin Identification 1 = Ground (Shield)2 = Positive3 = Negative (Return)
Power Requirement
  • Standby: <1 Watt
  • Idle (bias set to low): 125 Watts
  • Idle (bias set to high): 240 Watts
  • Typical Listening levels: 300 Watts
  • Maximum: 800 Watts

Dimensions and Weight: 

Dimensions
  • Height without feet: 3.5" (89 mm) 2U
  • Height with feet: 4.125" (105 mm)
  • Depth: 20" (508 mm)
  • Depth with cables: 21.5" (546 mm)
Net Weight 42 lb. (19.1 kg)
Shipping Weight 50 lb. (22.6 kg)

 

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