JC 2 BP Preamplifier m. Theater Bypass Function THX Ultra2 zertifiziert
Produktbeschreibung
· Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system· Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs
· Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input
· Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off
· Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys
· Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 2
· 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks
· 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors
· Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel
· Each channel’s input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay
· 4 output jack pairs with specialized functions:
· 1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote
· 1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote
· 1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only
· 1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders
· Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk
· Hand-matched complementary FETs
· Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path
· Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control
· Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel
· 3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards
· Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits
· Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity
· Aluminum chassis rear panel
· Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays
· Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks
· Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors
· Canare brand internal wiring
· High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor
· Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes
· Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs
· Remote control handset controls all functions
· Discrete IR codes for remote control
· Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on:
· Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset
· Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on
· Two-way RS-232 serial port connection
· Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono
· Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays
· Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks
· Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord
· 2 6’ (2m) trigger wires included
· Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner
· 3u Chassis, rack mountable with HRA3 (sold separately)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Distortion: THD: < 0.003%
at 100 Hz
THD: < 0.005% at 20 kHz
IM: < 0.003%
S/N
Ratio: >
116 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 104 dB, input
shorted, unweighted
Crosstalk: >
100 dB at 10 kHz
> 90 dB at 20 kHz
Gain: 14
dB, maximum
L,
R Gain Control Range
-
10 dB
Input Impedance
Unbalanced: 30k
ohms
Balanced: 30k
ohms per leg
Output Impedance
Unbalanced: <
60 ohms
Balanced: <
60 ohms per leg
Input Sensitivity: 200
mV for 1 V output
Total Gain: 14
dB
Maximum Output: 8 V
XLR Pin Identification: 1 =
Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)
AC
Power Requirement
110 - 120 V or 220-240 V, 50 -
60 Hzs
(Set AC Voltage switch on rear
panel)
25 watt standby; 30 watts when
turned on
Dimensions
Width:
17
1/4" (437 mm)
Depth: 16"
(406 mm)
Height, with feet: 5
7/8" (150 mm)
Height, without feet: 5
1/4" (133 mm)
Weight: 11
kg
Rack Mount Accessory
HRA 3 (May be purchased separately)
Stereophile,
March 2008
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