Parasound Halo JC 3+ User Manual

JC 3+
Phono Preamplifier
OWNER’S GUIDE

Parasound Halo JC 3+ Specifications

Frequency Response and Distortion

frequency response	20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
total harmonic distortion	< 0.01% at 1 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio

signal to noise ratio, MM, IHF A-weighted	87 dB
signal to noise ratio, MM, unweighted	78 dB
signal to noise ratio, MC, IHF A-weighted	87 dB
signal to noise ratio, MC, unweighted	67 dB

Power Requirements

power on consumption	12 watts
standby power consumption	1 watt
AC power requirement	115 or 230 VAC 50 - 60 Hz

Input and Output Impedance

input impedance, MM	47k Ω
input impedance, MC	50 – 550 Ω variable, 47k Ω fixed
output impedance, unbalanced	< 100 Ω
output impedance, balanced	< 100 Ω per leg

Gain and Sensitivity

total gain, MM	48 dB
total gain, MC	64 dB
input sensitivity at 1 kHz, MM	4mV for 1 V output
input sensitivity at 1 kHz, MC	600µV for 1 V output

Weight and Dimensions

width	17-1/4” (437mm)
depth	13-3/4” (350mm)
height with feet	4-1/8” (105mm)
height without feet	3-1/2” (89mm)
net weight	19 lbs. (8.6 Kg)
shipping weight	26 lbs. (11.8 Kg)