Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amplifier

The Jc-1's run a little hot, especially in high bias. They are just a little lean and dry with a solid state preamp. They do better with a tube preamp. You won't find a better solid state amplifier for under $25,000. I have been using four of the JC-1's in a biamp configureation with the Einstein tube preamp and the Wisdom Audio speakers for several years and have been completely satisfied.

Jim

Pairing with a VTL 2.5 pre-amp.
If they're out in the open, how hot are we talking at moderate sound levels?

If they are out the open they will not be a problem. I have driven mine hard and long and never had them heat where I cant hold my hand on them. (always in high bias)
The sound is very good. I preferred them with a tube preamp also, but had very good results with my Ayre K-1xe SS pre. I liked them the best with a Bat preamp.