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Limited Edition, Over-the-Top, No-Compromise Mono Amps in Tribute to Designer John Curl
Parasound's JCA100 Tribute Monoblocks look almost exactly like the company's Halo JC1+ Monoblocks, and for a very good reason. They are, at heart, a significantly souped-up version of the JC1+s. Same casework, same overall appearance, and nearly the same internal circuitry with a few highly noteworthy exceptions.
Parasound isn't exactly being generous in terms of supplying features and specs specific to the Tribute as compared to the JC1+. What Parasound does say is a true attention-grabber. The Tribute has been upgraded with an output stage that is biased into class-A up to the maximum power of 100W into 8 ohms. That's right… 100 watts in Pure Class A! Be prepared to be blown away by your favorite music as never before.
Stereophile quotes Darren Myers, Parasound's new Vice President of Research and Development, who says the following about the Tribute in John Atkinson's May 23, 2024 review:
"To optimize this class-A operation, there are several internal modifications applied to the circuit, including transformer and component value changes. John Curl worked directly with the Parasound design team for over a year to design and optimize the modification process. John and the entire team at Parasound are so proud of what we've come up with. The outcome is truly something very special."
Special Edition Limited to 100 Pairs
Now, there aren't that many audiophiles out there who would ever need amplifier performance that the JC1+ doesn't supply in full. However, there is always the few that want more, more, more in an ever-thirsty quest for sonic perfection, and for those souls, there is the Tribute.
Since the Tribute isn't exactly inexpensive, and also because the number of audiophiles in need of an improvement over an already no-compromise monoblock is most definitely a finite number, the number of Tribute pairs produced will be limited to a mere 100, Demand, of course, will quickly outstrip production. If you are one of the few desiring the absolute most, act now to grab your pair of JCA100 Tribute amps.
"The Best Sounding Parasound Amplifier"
"The JCA100 Tribute is the best-sounding Parasound amplifier I have heard, better even than the Halo JC1+, which I described in my review as 'a superb-sounding amplifier that will get the best from every loudspeaker with which it is partnered,'" notes John Atkinson in his Stereophile review. "It equals the earlier amplifier's smooth, clean high frequencies and low-frequency authority while offering an enhanced involvement in the music-making."
"As I worked my way through my reference recordings, both commercial releases and recordings I had engineered or produced, I started to be aware that I was hearing deeper into those stable recorded soundstages."
What It's All About
In addition to brightening the lives of the fussiest of the fussiest audiophiles, Parasound has two more excellent reasons for the existence of the JCA100 Tribute.
The JC stands for John Curl. And it is Parasound's generous intent to provide a lasting tribute to John Curl by helping feather the nest of a brilliant designer during his retirement. A "significant amount" of the proceeds from JCA100 sales will go to this highly influential individual who has contributed so much to the audiophile hobby during his 40-plus years of service. Let's put our hands together for Mr. Curl!
Another worthy rationale for the existence of the JCA100 Tribute is, according to Stereophile, quoting an email from Darren Myers, to use proceeds for "scholarship seedings for future repair techs (a dying breed right now, but still much needed)."
In case you were wondering what the A100 stands for in the product name, it testifies to the output stage having been biased to deliver class-A power delivery up to the maximum power of 100W into 8 ohms.
Hand Assembled to Order
If you are lucky enough to order immediately and secure your very own pair of JCA100 Tribute Monoblocks, you will then need to exercise a bit of patience. Each pair is being hand-assembled to order in the United States. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your Tributes to ship after order placement.
Each pair of amps will wear a unique faceplate with Left Channel and Right Channel designators per serial number. Choose black or silver finish.
Further Details and Particulars
It is a pretty safe bet that anyone who orders a Tribute already knows the JC1+ story inside out, including specs and features. Otherwise, click on the Features tab for a long list of JC1+ bullet points, the majority of which will apply to the Tribute Monoblocks. Some may not, and we offer these features for general comparison purposes only.
Additionally, please check out the Parasound Halo JC1+ Monoblock on our website for a detailed description of this groundbreaking power amp.
