anyone here tried Parasound "New" JC-5 amp

@xcool I too was looking at both the Anthem and JC5 and kinda the McIntosh MC830's (a little pricey) and Coda No. 8 (was really tempted).

I'm really impressed with the Coda (not crazy on the looks), but ultimately went with the JC5 (arriving tomorrow). The JC5 won out with the loop outs which I wanted (not available on the Coda).

I'll let you know what I think of it, but I'm kinda excited to see what the JC5 can do.

My current system is...

Innuos Zenith(3)+Phoenix USB

Musetec MH-DA005 DAC

Technics SU-R1000 (integrated used as a pre)

Cambridge Audio 851w Dual Mono Amps

JBL L-100 Classic 75's

Dual KEF 12b Kube Subwoofers

I'm really happy with my 851's, but am looking to most likely get new speakers and put my current system in reserve (2nd system). But my 851's pump out 500(8ohms)/800(4ohms) so should be interesting.

I'll definitely post my thoughts.

I really want to grab the JBL S3900's with dual JL Audio e112 subs for my new front line system, but that's about 15k away from me right now.

I got the Technics, the Musetec and now JC5 to roll over.

Well see... Excited

Great @ja_kub_sz , would definitely like to hear your thoughts on the JC-5.  I did end up getting the JC-5, and had been mostly happy with it.  I wish it has a little more bass, but I really like the musically and smoothness of the amp.   

Recently, I upgraded my cable from my source to my preamp (JC-2) and also from JC2 to JC5, and I'm getting a nice boost in the bass department.   I'm now hearing some low and punchy bass that I haven't heard before.  I'm very happy with my latest upgrade.

@xcool Nice! Do you run a sub? I've never have had lack of bass issues with sub's.

@ja_kub_sz I do run a sub, but I try to keep the crossover and gain at lower settings to keep it from sounding too boomy.   With my latest cable upgrade,  I'm hearing more bass without touching the setting on my sub.

@xcool this is a funny hobby. I actually feel the JC5 is throwing out a little too much bass ever so slightly, but the bass control and smoothness is phenomenal! I was listening and thinking to myself last night "yeah there’s a lot of bass", but it doesn’t sound over the top and muddied like I’m accustomed to hearing with the other components I’ve trialed in house.

Overall I’m really liking the JC5 but only got about a solid hour in of listening.

From the hip and right out of the gates, the JC5 is definitely more detailed then my mono block 851w’s, and spacial depth is better. But the JC5 is not as neutral of an amp as what I’m accustom to (which I honestly like). Some how the JC5 brings some sounds, most notable vocals, way forward and really etches the contrast of certain sounds. I really enjoy it, but want to spend a solid 6-8hrs and just soak it all in.

My only dig this far is it’s size. OMG! So I was looking at the Coda No. 8 (5.5" x 17" x14" and 63lbs), vs the JC5 (7.5" x 17 x 20" and 73lbs). The size seems a bit excessive comparatively and if the amps were/are equally good, I’d probably go with the smaller size of the Coda after seeing how big this thing is.