Another reason may be that monoblocks aren’t practical anymore. With SMD technology, passive components and transistors take up a lot less real estate and you can put a lot more amplifier in one case. Less production cost, inventory, packaging, etc., add to the bottom line.
Why did Parasound discontinue the Halo JC-1 monoblock amplifiers?
Why did Parasound discontinue the Halo JC-1 monoblocks?
I am relatively new to this era of audio, but I find myself drawn to monoblock amps. From what I read, I should experience the Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks. You know, the amplifiers that remained on Stereophile's A list for 18 or 19 years? I see them come up for sale at a relatively reasonable price, in the $4K - $5K range. I am debating about trying them versus purchasing the Moon by SimAudio 400M monoblocks new. Currently, I'm streaming Tidal and Qobuz using the SimAudio 390D streamer/DAC/pre into Kinki Studios EX B7 monoblocks, with GoldenEar Triton One loudspeakers. End game will be Wilson Audio Yvette unless something else comes along before I can bring myself to spend this much on a pair of speakers. Thanks for your responses.
I am relatively new to this era of audio, but I find myself drawn to monoblock amps. From what I read, I should experience the Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks. You know, the amplifiers that remained on Stereophile's A list for 18 or 19 years? I see them come up for sale at a relatively reasonable price, in the $4K - $5K range. I am debating about trying them versus purchasing the Moon by SimAudio 400M monoblocks new. Currently, I'm streaming Tidal and Qobuz using the SimAudio 390D streamer/DAC/pre into Kinki Studios EX B7 monoblocks, with GoldenEar Triton One loudspeakers. End game will be Wilson Audio Yvette unless something else comes along before I can bring myself to spend this much on a pair of speakers. Thanks for your responses.
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