I am using a REF5 with the JC5 powering Harbeth's 40.1 speakers. Absolutely magical combination. Bass is puncy, Midrange is incredibly smooth and high end is very sparkly. I was using the Ref150 that a lot of people suggested before and i can say that i prefer the JC5. Difficult for me to say because the amp is not manufactured in the States and Parasound may not have the prestige as Audio Research. Fully convinced after giving it a try.
Teaming Audio Research pre with Parasound JC5??
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I am lucky enough to have an Audio Research Ref 6 pre-amp, but unlucky enough not to have enough cash to twin it with an AR power amp, which in any case may not have control for my speakers, with are B & W 803 D, latest series. `I was thinking of partnering the pre-amp to a solid state power amp with respectable performance. Would the Parasound JC5 make the grade? It would meet my budget better than anything from AR, for sure, and seems to have been well received in the few reviews I have read. But any friends here have views on this?? Is it too much a case of prince and pauper??
I am lucky enough to have an Audio Research Ref 6 pre-amp, but unlucky enough not to have enough cash to twin it with an AR power amp, which in any case may not have control for my speakers, with are B & W 803 D, latest series. `I was thinking of partnering the pre-amp to a solid state power amp with respectable performance. Would the Parasound JC5 make the grade? It would meet my budget better than anything from AR, for sure, and seems to have been well received in the few reviews I have read. But any friends here have views on this?? Is it too much a case of prince and pauper??