Sutherland 2020 vs Parasound jc 3


thinking about going to the dark side-solid state with my next phono preamp. my system is a little on the warm full side. Want a phono that can rock hard as well as be delicate with vocals, small jazz. Do not want hum when i pick up the needle off the lp at volume. Would apprecite any thoughts of those that have heard both of these units in a system whith which they are very familiar. thanks in advance for your help
rlw3

I have the JC 3 and with the right cartridge is amazing!

The JC 3 is very quiet and excels in both detail and dynamics.

I haven't heard the Sutherland in a while but I would characterize the Sutherland sound as refined and less dramatic.

Both are excellent.
Had a new jc3 in my house for 2 days sounded compressed and truncated-but it was new. Audiofreakgeek did your jc3 need some break in time. Please describe
Have used the JC3 extensively and at it's price (and beyond) it's wonderful. It did take about 200 hours to open up and sound it's best so give it time. As for being quiet I thought it was until I placed a 22 tubed phono unit in its place and the noise floor dropped to my surprise!

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