They do come up here on Audiogon for around $1300 to 1700, New there around 2100 to 2300. Yeah the A21 and JC 1's are the only two recommended and touched by Curl.
Best Amp for Parasound JC2
Hi,
In my other thread I asked about the JC2 vs Aesthetix Calypso vs Ayre K-5xe. I intend to get the Vandersteen 2CE Signature II or the Harbeth 7 SE. I also auditioned the Totem Mani 2 Sig. which has a remarkable bass.
Now that I've settled on the Parasound JC2, I'm seeking the best used amp ($2-3K)range to match the JC2. Parasound JC1 monoblock is an obvious option but they're on the expensive side and too big in size (one for each channel) and I don't need that much power to drive the speakers.
How about the Ayre V-5xe stereo amp? It has the same inupt impedence (100 Kohm) as the JC1.
Anyone used the Pass Lab X or XA 30.5 with JC2? The input impedence is not matched on paper. Any other recommendations? Tube amp?
Thanks.
In my other thread I asked about the JC2 vs Aesthetix Calypso vs Ayre K-5xe. I intend to get the Vandersteen 2CE Signature II or the Harbeth 7 SE. I also auditioned the Totem Mani 2 Sig. which has a remarkable bass.
Now that I've settled on the Parasound JC2, I'm seeking the best used amp ($2-3K)range to match the JC2. Parasound JC1 monoblock is an obvious option but they're on the expensive side and too big in size (one for each channel) and I don't need that much power to drive the speakers.
How about the Ayre V-5xe stereo amp? It has the same inupt impedence (100 Kohm) as the JC1.
Anyone used the Pass Lab X or XA 30.5 with JC2? The input impedence is not matched on paper. Any other recommendations? Tube amp?
Thanks.
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