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Parasound Halo JC-1 for Thiel CS 5i

Hi,

I have a set of Thiel CS5i's that I am running with a W4S ST1000 amp.

Would Parasound Halo JC-1 mono amps be an improvement? Why?

Thanks,

Dsper

dsper
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
George,

Do you own JC-1s?  You're always recommending them?
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georgehifi
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No I don’t, wish I could, in Australia they are over $18k. And to buy a s/h pair in the US is cheap enough, but shipping for me is a huge cost, and then I’d need to convert them to 240v, but this could be just a primary transformer tap change if lucky.

I have something similar two pairs of ME850’s (long out of production) but very similar topology to the JC1’s.

My reviewer friend Edgar Karmer for HiFi Australia, 6Moons, and who also owns Audio Esoterica magazine has a pair of JC1's, and they were the best thing (beside an ME1500 also out of production) we found from many to drive his Wilson Alexia’s with, which are also a bitch to drive.


Cheers George

dsper OP
662 posts
 
W4S ST1000 are class D
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georgehifi
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Yes I know, that was a tongue in cheek question mark, with eyebrows raised.

Let’s just say I like Class D for >4ohm bass/sub duty)


Cheers George

lynott
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I used to own a pair of JC1s, and still regret selling them. They were a very complete amp and could drive almost anything. But I got sucked into the typical "upgrade" carousel and let go of them for a song. I don't need nearly that much power with my current speakers, but if I did, I'd snag another pair in a heartbeat.
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