Halo JC 3 Jr. vs Jolida (Shanghai) JD-9 II
The JD-9 II's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Halo JC 3 Jr.'s 85 dB, its output impedance 600Ω against 550Ω, and its weight 4.5 kg (10 lbs) against 5.9 kg (13 lbs). Both share thd (0.020%).
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The Parasound Halo JC3 Jr. is a precision-engineered phono stage designed for audiophiles seeking to extract maximum detail from vinyl records. It features variable impedance adjustment for MC cartridges, three gain settings (40/50/60dB), and both RCA/XLR outputs for system integration flexibility.
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The JD-9 II's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Halo JC 3 Jr.'s 85 dB, its output impedance 600Ω against 550Ω, and its weight 4.5 kg (10 lbs) against 5.9 kg (13 lbs). Both share thd (0.020%).
The PM8006's signal-to-noise is 87 dB against the Halo JC 3 Jr.'s 85 dB, its output impedance 600Ω against 550Ω, and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 5.9 kg (13 lbs). Both share thd (0.020%).
The FET-01p's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Halo JC 3 Jr.'s 85 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.020%, its output impedance 600Ω against 550Ω, and its weight 3.6 kg (8 lbs) against 5.9 kg (13 lbs).
The Perseus's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Halo JC 3 Jr.'s 85 dB, its thd 0.100% against 0.020%, its output impedance 600Ω against 550Ω, and its weight 10 kg (22 lbs) against 5.9 kg (13 lbs).
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