I think it’s a healthy thing to discontinue a model after ten years or so. At least, change a few parts and call it the "Mk II’. Nobody wants to purchase a used in-production model that may be twenty years old (the BAT VK-300 integrated amp was made for the better part of twenty years). Of course, you can call the maker with a serial number and ask for date it was built.
Why did Parasound discontinue the Halo JC-1 monoblock amplifiers?
Why did Parasound discontinue the Halo JC-1 monoblocks?
I am relatively new to this era of audio, but I find myself drawn to monoblock amps. From what I read, I should experience the Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks. You know, the amplifiers that remained on Stereophile's A list for 18 or 19 years? I see them come up for sale at a relatively reasonable price, in the $4K - $5K range. I am debating about trying them versus purchasing the Moon by SimAudio 400M monoblocks new. Currently, I'm streaming Tidal and Qobuz using the SimAudio 390D streamer/DAC/pre into Kinki Studios EX B7 monoblocks, with GoldenEar Triton One loudspeakers. End game will be Wilson Audio Yvette unless something else comes along before I can bring myself to spend this much on a pair of speakers. Thanks for your responses.
I am relatively new to this era of audio, but I find myself drawn to monoblock amps. From what I read, I should experience the Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks. You know, the amplifiers that remained on Stereophile's A list for 18 or 19 years? I see them come up for sale at a relatively reasonable price, in the $4K - $5K range. I am debating about trying them versus purchasing the Moon by SimAudio 400M monoblocks new. Currently, I'm streaming Tidal and Qobuz using the SimAudio 390D streamer/DAC/pre into Kinki Studios EX B7 monoblocks, with GoldenEar Triton One loudspeakers. End game will be Wilson Audio Yvette unless something else comes along before I can bring myself to spend this much on a pair of speakers. Thanks for your responses.