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Parasound Halo JC-1 for Thiel CS 5i

Hi,

I have a set of Thiel CS5i's that I am running with a W4S ST1000 amp.

Would Parasound Halo JC-1 mono amps be an improvement? Why?

Thanks,

Dsper

dsper
jim_swantko
301 posts
 
Dsper,

It's about more than just current and power.  I think until you have a chance to properly audition the JC1's you'll never be able to answer your question.

I've owned switching amps in the past, and was very impressed with them - but I haven't heard anything (within my budget) that wants me to replace my JC1's.

It's also not just about better highs or bass performance, it's about the whole.  The JC1's do everything very well, and do it in a cohesive manner.  It's hard to put into words, but easy to hear.

Can you audition a pair?
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 

Here is a great new amp from Accuphase if you can afford it, that will drive those Theil’s without breaking a sweat. Not as cheap or as high wattage as the JC1’s but just as brutal with it’s ability to drive low impedances.


"Accuphase’s head of engineering, Masaomi Suzuki, introduced the company’s new P-7300 flagship class-A/B stereo power amplifier ($32,000). The amp outputs 125Wpc into 8 ohms. Its versatility extends to outputting 800Wpc into 1 ohm, which means that loudspeakers with challenging, amp-wilting impedance curves should not present insurmountable problems."

http://www.stereophile.com/content/all-way-accuphase-and-gauder-akustik


Cheers George

buffyjames
38 posts
 
JC 1 would be MY recommendation.
dsper OP
657 posts
 
George, My Lexus GS350 only cost 38K used! Dsper
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 

I agree stupid money, but what I’m sort of getting across is the JC1’s are maybe just as good (with more watts) and I’ve seen them for $3k for a ruff pair, these are $4k. in Australia they are around $16K

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-halo-jc-1-monoblock-amps-pair-no-paypal-fee-price-reduced-2015-12-29-amplifiers-85224-chandler-az


Cheers George

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