Parasound New Classic 200 Preamplifier

Description

About this product:
High-Value, Highly Versatile Parasound NewClassic 200 Preamplifier Features Burr-Brown DAC, MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, Home-Theater Bypass, Bass Management, and Much More
A stupendously versatile, take-on-all-comers, entry-level high-end value, the
Parasound NewClassic 200 preamplifier
touts a
pure analog signal path from input to output
– and offers users a sensible foundation on which to base a system. Variable and fixed-level preamplifier outputs stand at the ready for your external power amplifier, while
home-theater bypass with adjustable high-pass crossovers
affords easy integration into surround (and/or streamer-based) setups.
Analog bass management
with variable 20-140Hz high-pass crossover, an 80Hz low-pass subwoofer output, two-way RS232 port with exact volume control and feedback, rear-panel IR input, and 12V trigger output further the set-up and expansion possibilities.
Look inside, and an excellent
MM/MC phono preamplifier and high-grade Burr-Brown 24-bit/192kHz PCM1798 DAC
– both taken directly from Parasound's Halo P 5 – speak to the fidelity-focused engineering that ensures the 11-pound NewClassic 200 plays with stellar dynamics, clarity, definition, and focus. A host of USB, coaxial, and optical inputs abet four analog inputs, a full-range mono output, and front-panel auxiliary input with 12dB of additional gain. For kicks, Parasound also includes a
dedicated headphone amplifier
to cover all bases.
In terms of control, the rack-mountable NewClassic 200 lays it on thick. A
backlit remote control
enables bass, treble, and balance adjustments from your fingertips.
Favorite volume memory
with remote-control options, a front-panel LCD display with dimming, and default turn-on volume memory all come standard. Ditto the option to rename inputs to match your connected source.
SKU:
UTRA1576438
Warranty:
This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.
What's Included:
Factory packing,
power cord, remote, AA batteries (2x), trigger cable, USB cable, manual
Notes:
6/10 condition with some light visible scratches on top panel, a couple scratches on the side panels, scuffs on the volume knob, and deeper scratches on top lip of front panel.  Still presents well, but does have some cosmetic flaws.  All inputs/outputs tested, and the unit is sonically perfect.
Specifications:
Frequency Response:
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 / -0.05 dB
10 Hz - 80 kHz, +0 / -3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: (20 Hz - 20 kHz): < 0.03 %
Interchannel Crosstalk: 75 dB at 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity:
250mv: 1V output
Total gain: 12 dB (volume set to 100)
Unity Gain: Volume set to 76
Maximum output: 3.5V
Phono Stage Sensitivity / Input Impedance:
MM: 40 dB / 47 k Ω
MC: 50 dB / 100 Ω
Input Impedance: 24k Ohms
Output Impedance: 470 Ohms
S/N Ratio – Line Inputs:
> 100 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 90 dB, input shorted, unweighted
S/N Ratio – Digital Inputs:
> 100 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 90 dB, input shorted, unweighted
DC Trigger Output: 12 Vdc, 50ma
AC Power Requirement:
10 Watts maximum
<0.5 Watts in standby
90-250 VAC 50/60 Hz (automatic)
Dimensions (WDH): 17.25" x 14.25" x 2.5"
Weight: 11 lbs.
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