{"product_id":"parasound-jca100-tribute-monoblock-amplifier","title":"Parasound JCA100 Tribute Monoblock Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003e100W Class‑A Tribute Power for Serious Listening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JCA100 Tribute is a limited-edition power amplifier built as a tribute to John Curl’s career. It combines refined high-end performance with robust musicality—designed for listeners who demand clarity, warmth, and disciplined power in one elegant package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eeach monoblock runs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"417\"\u003epure Class‑A to 100 W into 8 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"458\"\u003e200 W into 4 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon tap), and offers both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"502\"\u003ebalanced XLR and RCA inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e. You also get a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e29 dB \/ 23 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egain switch, heavy binding posts, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"653\"\u003eNormal\/Low bias\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoptions (Normal = full 100 W Class‑A). Only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e100 pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"735\"\u003ehand‑assembled in the U.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a portion of proceeds supporting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"805\"\u003eJohn Curl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand scholarship seedings for future repair techs. 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