All items tagged with Parasound (25)

Parasound Chooses Darren Myers to Lead Research & Development Efforts

February 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Chooses Darren Myers to Lead Research & Development Efforts

Following the acquisition by entrepreneur David Sheriff of the prestigious audio equipment brand Parasound, in December 2022, the company is confirming a series of appointments. Early in his tenure as Parasound's new owner, David Sheriff made a commitment to the company's legendary designer, John Curl, to bring more of his new ideas to the fore. To accelerate this process, Sheriff has hired Darren Myers as Vice President of Research and Development.

Parasound Names Larry Bennett as VP Sales & Marketing

February 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Names Larry Bennett as VP Sales & Marketing

Parasound's new owner, David Sheriff, has selected an audio industry veteran, Larry Bennett, for the vital position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This announcement marks the first step in an ambitious post-pandemic agenda to revitalize the 42-year-old high-end audio company. These efforts will target its traditional customer base of audiophile enthusiasts as well as the growing market for the custom installation of premium integrated systems.

Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff

December 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff

Richard Schram, who founded the prestigious audio equipment brand Parasound in 1981, has announced his retirement and the sale of his company to David Sheriff, an entrepreneur active in product growth and supply-chain management. Audio amplifiers and other home audio and installation components from Parasound are recognized for their exceptional build quality, value, and sonic fidelity. Following the ownership transition, David Sheriff intends to reinforce that reputation and growth.

Linear Systems Announces 2022 Small-Signal Discrete Semiconductor Data Book

April 13, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Linear Systems Announces 2022 Small-Signal Discrete Semiconductor Data Book

Linear Integrated Systems, the world-class designer and manufacturer of precision, high-performance, small-signal discrete semiconductors, announced the release of its 2022 Small Signal Discrete Data Book. The Data Book provides all Linear Systems’ datasheets in one spot. The Table of Contents includes product category, part number and part description, so users can browse the entire product line with ease. There is also a dedicated section on packages, highlighting the latest package innovations and packing options.

Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - The Measurements

October 27, 2021 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - The Measurements

Oliver A. Masciarotte was looking for an amplifier that he could respect without emptying his bank account. Richard Schram offered to send the Parasound JC 5, his company’s largest stereo power amplifier for evaluation. Anticipating the fun of enjoying the pleasures of this John Curl design, Oliver accepted the challenge, and Stuart Yaniger tested the JC 5 to confirm the amplifier’s merits with actual measurements. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2021.

Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - Traditional Goodness

October 27, 2021 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - Traditional Goodness

Oliver Masciarotte was looking for an amplifier that he could respect without emptying his bank account. Richard Schram offered to send the Parasound JC 5, his company’s largest stereo power amplifier for evaluation. Anticipating the fun of enjoying the pleasures of this John Curl design, Oliver accepted the challenge, and Stuart Yaniger tested the JC 5 to confirm the amplifier’s merits with actual measurements. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2021.

audioXpress September 2021 Takes Speaker Building to the Next Level

August 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2021 Takes Speaker Building to the Next Level

audioXpress September 2021 celebrates its Speaker Builder magazine origins, once again offering an expanded focus on loudspeaker building, design, and testing. Mike Klasco provides an update on Speaker Technology, Claus Futtrup and Jeff Candy discuss Parameter Estimation and Box Simulation with Speakerbench, and Geoff Hill tells us the Tetrahedral Test Chamber Story. In this edition we pay tribute to Roger Russell (1935-2021) and we feature two great DIY projects. Now available online and in print.

Parasound Debuts Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier at RMAF 2021

July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Debuts Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier at RMAF 2021

Five years in the making, the new Parasound Halo JC 1+ is touted as the finest amplifier in the company’s 38 year history, once again reflecting John Curl’s lifework and core design philosophies. When Parasound introduced and first started shipping this 450-watt monoblock power amplifier, in early 2020, the pandemic didn't allow any public demonstrations. Now, the first public demonstration of the Halo JC 1+ will finally take place at RMAF 2021.

Parasound Debuts Parasound ZoneMaster ZM 2 and ZM 4 Custom Installation Amplifiers

September 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Debuts Parasound ZoneMaster ZM 2 and ZM 4 Custom Installation Amplifiers

Parasound has added a pair of two-channel and four-channel power amplifiers to its ZoneMaster line for professional audio systems installers. The Parasound ZoneMaster ZM 2 and ZM 4 pack a lot of power into relatively small packages with each channel rated at 150 watts into the typical 4-ohm and 2-ohm loads of architectural speakers, and 120 watts for 8-ohm hi-fi speakers. In the hands of skilled installers, these amps can be used to resolve multi-zone design challenges and provide new opportunities.

Parasound Introduces ZoneMaster ZM 12 12-Channel Custom Installation Amplifier

June 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Introduces ZoneMaster ZM 12 12-Channel Custom Installation Amplifier

Parasound has introduced a 12-channel, 2-ohm stable power amplifier for commercial and residential audio systems installers with flexible power options for stereo audio in six rooms (zones), and up to 24 individual speakers. Uniquely, the Parasound ZoneMaster ZM 12 drives two channels at 120 watts each, 8 ohms, with the remaining 10 channels at 60 watts each. With 4-ohm speakers typical of architectural audio, the ratings are 150 and 100 watts respectively. There are also A and B speaker outputs for each channel. With this upgraded performance and features, the ZM 12 represents a significant advance over its 12 x 50W predecessor, the ZM 1250.

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