Experience enhanced versatility with the JC 2 BP Preamplifier's dual functionality, maintaining all the characteristics of the original JC 2 stereo preamplifier while introducing a new theater Bypass feature. This function seamlessly integrates your surround system's front speakers and power amplifier with an analog stereo setup, allowing for a smooth transition between home theater and stereo listening experiences.   Key Features: Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk Hand-matched complementary FETs Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors Specifications: Home theater bypass enables seamless blending into a digital surround system Home theater bypass functions with both unbalanced & balanced inputs and outputs Home theater bypass function can be assigned to any input Bypass remains selected after unit has been turned off Improved remote control is included with the bypass assignment keys Specifications and sonic performance are 100% the same as the original JC 6 pairs unbalanced RCA line-level audio input jacks 2 input pairs can be switched to XLR balanced connectors Independent balanced/unbalanced select for the L & R channel Each channel's input is switched by its own gold-on-silver contact relay 4 output jack pairs with specialized functions: 1 Main output jack pair is balanced XLR, polarity is switched by remote 1 Main output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, polarity is switched by remote 1 output jack pair is unbalanced RCA, inverted polarity only 1 output pair is unbalanced RCA, normal polarity, fixed level for recorders Dual-mono left & right channel circuit boards minimize crosstalk Hand-matched complementary FETs Direct DC servo-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path Separate TKD brand analog gain controls for L & R channel 3/8" thick aluminum shielding around audio boards Shielding prevents noise from power supplies & control circuits Separate output jacks for simultaneous normal & non-inverting polarity Aluminum chassis rear panel Remote control polarity switching uses gold-on-silver contact relays Vampire brand 24k gold-plated RCA jacks Neutrik brand premium XLR connectors Canare brand internal wiring High capacity R-core audio power transformer & inductor Hyper-fast soft recovery audio bridge rectifiers diodes Independent power supply for controller, relay coils, triggers, LEDs Remote control handset controls all functions Discrete IR codes for remote control Four 12v trigger output jacks for power amp auto turn-on: Two 12v trigger jacks are switched by the remote handset Two 12v trigger jacks are live when the JC 2 is turned on Two-way RS-232 serial port connection Line level inputs only; no inputs for phono Audio mute is switched by independent L & R relays Rear panel IR repeater input & loop out jacks Premium detachable heavy gauge IEC AC cord 2 6' (2m) trigger wires included Remote handset also controls Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner Premium 4-gang motor-driven analog master volume control