Brand: Mark Levinson
The Mark Levinson JC-2 is a high-end phono preamplifier that was introduced in 2003. It is designed to work with moving coil (MC) cartridges, which require a low-gain, high-impedance input stage for optimal performance. The JC-2 features a fully discrete, dual-mono circuit topology that allows for uncompromised separation of the left and right channels. It also includes adjustments for resistance, capacitance, and load impedance to properly match the cartridge being used. One unique feature of the JC-2 is its use of Precision Balanced Transformer technology, which provides a high degree of noise storage (HDS) and ensures an exceptionally low noise floor. This, combined with a low noise amplifier architecture, results in extremely quiet backgrounds and high levels of detail in the sound.The JC-2 has won multiple awards and accolades in the audiophile community for its exceptional performance and build quality. It is widely regarded as a reference-level phono stage that is capable of revealing the finest nuances and details in vinyl recordings.