9 year old Parasound Jc 1s or new Bel Canto 1000m monos?

Bel Canto's are some of the best examples of class D done right.  But usually the best way to approach a new system is to select the speakers first, and then get amps to complement.  It's certainly possible to do it amp first, or any other component first, but speaker first works really well.

That's because all amps do not work well with all speakers.  I'd find speakers that I'm crazy about and then see what the dealer uses with them as a starting point.  Most dealers have electronics that match up well, but there are no guarantees.

bubba you don't say if you own the JC-1s or are considering purchase of an older pair VS new Bel Cantos.

If you don't have experience with the JC-1s I can offer this, having owned them for several years.  I've been in the audio hobby for decades and have owned and auditioned dozens of amps and speakers.  I found the Halos to better anything else I tried, SS or tube, but that was with Duntech speakers.  So I second the advice to pick speakers first, then find the best amp(s) for them within your budget.  I don't believe any one amp is "best" for all speakers.

Also the JC-1s offer selectable bias.  I ran them on low bias for background music and high bias for serious listening.  They do get quite warm on the high bias setting but not hot, especially considering their output capability.

I've not heard the Bel Canto 1000m so can't comment on those but the few class D amps I have heard have not convinced me by their sonics.

Good luck.

I'm leaning toward the Golden Ear Triton Ones. I am open to suggestions though. I listen to mostly rock and a little old school R&B. I am strongly leaning to the JC1s. There are too many people that say its no contest between the two.
   Scott W. doesn't believe i need that much power but i don't want to get the itch to upgrade again. I appreciate the answers and any more would be appreciated. BTW JC1s @ Audio Advisor   Factory refreshed $3299 each. Anyone ever bought factory refreshed?

Pryso. I am starting at ground zero. I own a NAD 372 integrated with an Arcam cd player. Dynaudio Audience 72 speakers. I'm probably gonna put that downstairs and start fresh.

Pryso. I am starting at ground zero. I own a NAD 372 integrated with an Arcam cd player. Dynaudio Audience 72 speakers. I'm probably gonna put that downstairs and start fresh.