SoCal Parasound Fans-Halo JC1+ Meet & Greet w/Curl & Schram

JayCee
JayCee Posts: 1,474
edited February 2020 in Electronics
LA area Polkies. Looks like a great opportunity to experience the new JC1+ paired with Wilson speakers and rub elbows with John Curl and Richard Schram. @nooshinjohn, you're in Beverly Hills? Don't know handles but I believe there are more than a few other Polkies in the area.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/parasound-launches-jc-1-dealer-tour-at-the-audio-salon-in-santa-monica/

"SAN FRANCISCO | February 12, 2020 -- Parasound will kick off a dealer tour for the new John Curl-designed Halo JC 1+ monoblock power amplifier on February 29th at The Audio Salon of Santa Monica, CA. This will be the first of a number of dealer events nationwide to debut this remarkable new Parasound flagship amplifier. It replaces Parasound's original JC 1 after a 'mere' two decades as king of the hill.

Those who know The Audio Salon recognize it as a special place. It is nestled among the art galleries at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. Owner Maier Shadi says the location pays homage to the idea that music reproduction is an art form. Shadi is meticulous to the point of obsession—qualities that serve his clientele well.

The event will be held Saturday, February 29th from 2 to 6 pm at The Audio Salon, which is adjacent to the Bergamot Subway Station. It will feature Parasound President, Richard Schram, and John Curl, with the Parasound Halo JC 1+ monoblock power amplifiers driving Wilson speakers.

RSVP to The Audio Salon recommended: 310-863-0863.

The Audio Salon, Inc.

@ The Bergamot Station

2525 Michigan Ave (Gallery F1)

Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone: 310.863.0863

www.TheAudioSalon.com"
Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬

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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,330
    edited February 2020
    I'd love to meet these guys in person. When I emailed Parasound about schematics for an old HCA-800ii, Mr Schram responded to my email. I emailed about a face plate for my tuner and Mr Schram said he had it waiting on his desk if I wanted it. When I was rebuilding my HCA-1000A, Mr Curl responded to my post on DIY Audio and gave good advise. Super cool folks.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,474
    skrol wrote: »
    I'd love to meet these guys in person. When I emailed Parasound about schematics for an old HCA-800ii, Mr Schram responded to my email. When I was rebuilding my HCA-1000A, Mr Curl responded to my post on DIY Audio and gave good advise. Super cool folks.
    Similar story. I needed help w/fuses for a 220V conversion on my HCA-1500A's when I lived in Germany. It was a Sunday, just over an hour after sending my question, Mr. Schram replied to confirm the values I needed. I've read similar stories of him and Mr. Curl being helpful and accessible. One of the many reasons I'm a Parasound fan.
    Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,033
    John Curl is a hack. ;):*
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    Parasound was my first foray into separates. I owned a couple of their older HCA-1000A and the HCA-1500A Amps, along with an original PHP 850 Preamp. Also had a DAC-200 Ultra.

    Solid gear, I need to check out the upgraded Halo + Series. I think the Halo Series is some of the best looking gear out there, would love to have a Rack full.
  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,521
    I've been using Parasound amps for 18 years---solid gear at a not-to-crazy price. I don't have any desire to replace my current A21.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,330
    Parasound is my first foray into separates too and I am sold on them. I hope to upgrade to an HCA-1500A and, if I can ever afford new, a Halo would certainly be on my list because of the quality but mostly because of the really great treatment and support.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,557
    I'll be going to the "local version" of this event up here in April: https://sanfranciscoaudiophilesociety.com/event/south-bay-parasound-at-phils/