anyone here tried Parasound "New" JC-5 amp

@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.

Hey @ja_kub_sz I'm glad you're liking your JC5.  It really is a sweet sounding amp.

I couldn't agree more that this is a funny hobby.  No two systems sound alike, and every component / link / placement / treatment in your system contributes to the overall sound.   Just like Forrest Gump would say: "Life is like a box of chocolate...".

Good luck with it!  Would love to hear more from you after the burn in if you have some spare time.