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Switch from Parasound JC-1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000?

I'm pretty darn happy with the Parasound amps except for the heat and size. I was thinking if the Bel Canto Ref 1000 mk 2s sounded as good they would be a lot more ideal. In the summer I am having to turn off the JC-1s whenever I'm not listening since they put out so much heat. The Bel Cantos would be ideal since they don't put out the heat and they even have more power and could always be left on.

I am using the Dynaudio S 3.4 speakers now and am possibly considering an upgrade to something like the C4 Dynaudios or Revel Salon 2s or Studio 2s.

Anyone who can compare and contrast these amps I would love that.

Thanks, Ryan
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doggiehowser
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I think that for what it packages, the Devialet is a very impressive deal. You can even cascade two units for monoblock power.

It's a bit like the Ayon CD5S. Expensive for a CDP but considering it has a CD Pro2 and has a great tube preamp and PCM1704 quad stacked DAC, I think it's great value. Just because someone may prefer multiple boxes but if it fits your purpose, it's a great deal.
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glory
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Got the BC 500M and on the way the JC-1.

Live in NW FL. Hope they don't run as hot as tube amps. Will keep the winner.
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glory
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JC-1 order is off as the amp was written up with almost 800 hours on it and now told it was made in '07.

What SS amp will run my 87db TAD speakers better than the JC-1?
guidocorona
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Glory, even in Summer time Bel Canto REF500M will run barely warm to the touch... But why not get the REF1000M Mk.2 instead? I found the latter to be a sweeter-sounding amp by a fair stretch. G.
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glory
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Confused here. Is not the 500M a Mk2? I thought the 500 was sweeter than the 1000M !
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