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Switch from Parasound JC-1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000?

I'm pretty darn happy with the Parasound amps except for the heat and size. I was thinking if the Bel Canto Ref 1000 mk 2s sounded as good they would be a lot more ideal. In the summer I am having to turn off the JC-1s whenever I'm not listening since they put out so much heat. The Bel Cantos would be ideal since they don't put out the heat and they even have more power and could always be left on.

I am using the Dynaudio S 3.4 speakers now and am possibly considering an upgrade to something like the C4 Dynaudios or Revel Salon 2s or Studio 2s.

Anyone who can compare and contrast these amps I would love that.

Thanks, Ryan
ejlif
audiofeil
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Yes I agree to listen yourself but strongly disagree that you might be disappointed.

That is pure speculation and a voice of inexperience speaking.

And before you go there, I don't care how many years you have in the business/hobby. That's simply a disingenuous supposition because you and the OP could have diametrically opposed listening cues, keys, and expectations.
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stanwal
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Audiopile again, a legend in his own mind.
audiofeil
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Show me where I'm wrong instead of diverting the issue and and name calling.

I thought so.
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stanwal
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Audiopile, you apparently have two goals in your posts. The first is to establish yourself an the all-wise audio guru. The second is to exhibit yourself as a total ----. Despite your miserable failure at the first you have succeeded at the latter beyond all expectations. You constantly harp on your experience and knowledge but if anyone else has some you dismiss it as irrelevant. OF COURSE we all have different goals and expectations, if this bars us from giving our opinion then this forum will have no posts.
guidocorona
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Bryan, aside from their opposite prognostications, Stan and Bill are both correct. . . You may need to try out the BC Ref 1K Mk.2s side by side with your Parasound to gage if they are of your liking. I have found the BC Ref 1000 Mk2s to be extremely charming and very musical and refined amps. Here is the review I have written for Positive feedback:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue43/bel_canto_ref1000.htm
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