Parasound JC-1 Questions


I have been considering these fine amps and need some advice from those who have been using them.

1.Does the amps performance suffer noticably if they are not left on 24-7? I would rather just turn them on an hour or two prior to serious listening.

2. When the amps are on (high bias) do they produce more heat than a Krell FPB mono block?

3.For those that currently own the JC-1's do you have any regrets with your choice (nothings perfect!)

All comments welcome!

jsen
1)By now, it sounds as if you understand that they only need to be powered on w/signal 24/7x60
for break-in, after that it's business as usual.
90-120 minute warmup and your good to go.

2) Don't know about the Krell, but, my JC-1's have no restrictions around them (see system pics).
In low bias, even after cranking awhile, I can hold my hands on the heat sinks indefinitely.
In high bias mode, after cranking awhile, I really wouldn't want to hold my hands on the heat sinks for more than a few seconds.
But, this is to be expected in high bias mode. It's not like their sizzling hot and you'd burn yourself just touching them for a few seconds. Let's just say it's uncomfortable.

3) No regrets-they rock!
Thanks Brian, they're the Starship MKII Special Edition
with TG Audio SLVR PC's and they match my JC-1's to a T :)

What I want to see is pics of YOUR system :(
Yours for the asking! :-) Go to the Products page on my website (my username(dot)com ) and click the "Click here" link near the top of the page for a view of the amps and speakers...I'll get around to the front end photos one of these days.

Brian
Amazing Brian, a good dealer would have given you dual mono lava lamps with the purchase or at least green stamps! Bet all you received was some aftermarket power cords as well as a checkout of your amps.......