Mcintosh vs Parasound

Actually, the break-in on JC-1's is more like 1400-1500 hours, and it's not BS.

My amps now have over 1600 hours on them and they are anything but harsh,
anyone who says these amps are harsh has problems elsewhere in their system, and that's not BS either.

Hello Sea2,
I recently purchased JC1's which are still breaking-in at just over 400 hours. They replaced an Aragon 8008bb and Manley Neo-Classic 250's. I ran these amps both independently and bi-amped together. JC1's take a long time to break-in, upwards of 1400 hours. CTC suggests leaving these amp's powered on 24/7 w/signal for two month's, if your not willing to do that, I would reconsider. There is a ton of info on them here on Agon's forum. Anyway, my JC1's are starting to open up and are proving to be amazing amp's for the money. This last Wednesday evening they finally started to show what they're all about, again, after 400 hours.

No pain, no gain.
Yeah, go for the Mac, 'cause it's pretty...

I don't know. But I'm sure if Bob Crump reads this, he will provide some insight.