Matt,
I have 3 JC 1 monoblocks, a JC 2 BP preamp, a JC 3 phono stage, and 2 A 23 amps that have proven reliable.
Erik,
I think the JC 1 monoblocks are Class A to something like 20 watts in high bias mode -- I use low bias for cooler running, so I doubt the A 23 runs in Class A to anything like 20 watts. I think the JC 1 runs in Class A with low bias to 10 watts.
OP
Oppo models that end in 5, e.g. 95, 105, seem to be the ones with the better analog sections. I suspect a used 105 would bring back some of the sound you seek, and running it through the Halo Integrated bypass almost certainly would.
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I have 3 JC 1 monoblocks, a JC 2 BP preamp, a JC 3 phono stage, and 2 A 23 amps that have proven reliable.
Erik,
I think the JC 1 monoblocks are Class A to something like 20 watts in high bias mode -- I use low bias for cooler running, so I doubt the A 23 runs in Class A to anything like 20 watts. I think the JC 1 runs in Class A with low bias to 10 watts.
OP
Oppo models that end in 5, e.g. 95, 105, seem to be the ones with the better analog sections. I suspect a used 105 would bring back some of the sound you seek, and running it through the Halo Integrated bypass almost certainly would.
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