Parasound NC 2250v2 Power Amp
Studio-Level Two-Channel Power in a Compact Rack
The NC 2250v2 packs serious muscle into a 3U chassis—perfect for music lovers and home theater enthusiasts looking to upgrade without expanding their setup. It delivers clean, consistent performance even under heavy loads.
Designed for real‑world headroom, the NC 2250v2 delivers 275 W x2 into 8 Ω400 W x2 into 4 Ω (and 2 Ω with the load selector), or 750 W bridged mono, with Class‑AB topology, 45 A peak current, and THX Ultra2 certification. It adds dual A/B speaker outputs with lockout, a switchable 20/40 Hz high‑pass filter Gold-plated RCA input jacks, and12 V trigger or audio‑sense auto‑on.
Praised by reviewers
- Movie and music sources bound into life when channeled through these chunks of steel.” — AVForums
- What goes in is literally what comes out.” — AVForums
Awards & Recognition (with links)
AVForums — Highly Recommended (2023)
Covered by Parasound's 2-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
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Specifications
- All Channels Driven
- 275 watts x 2, 8Ω 400 watts x 2, 4Ω 400 watts x 2, 2Ω (Load switch set to 2-3Ω)
- Bridged Mono
- 750 watts x 1, 8Ω 750 watts x 1, 4Ω (Load switch set to 2-3Ω)
- Current Capacity
- 45 amps peak per channel
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 50 kHz, +0/-3 dB, 1 watt
- Dynamic Headroom
- 1.6 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.20% at full rated output 0.015% at average listening levels
- IM Distortion
- 0.05 %
- Transient IM Distortion
- Not measurable
- S/N Ratio
- 114 dB at rated output, IHF A-weighted 106 dB at rated output, unweighted 93 dB at 2.828 V output, IHF A-weighted 84 dB at 2.828 V output, unweighted
- Input Impedance
- 33 k Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1 V in for 28.28 V out, THX standard
- Inter-Channel Crosstalk
- 85 dB @1 kHz, 73 dB @10 kHz, 67 dB @ 20kHz
- Damping Factor
- Over 150 at 20Hz
- 12V Trigger Turn On
- DC 9 – 12V, 15 mA
- Audio Turn On
- Quieter: 1 mV Louder: 6 mV
- AC Power Requirement
- 110 - 120 V / 220 -240 V, 50 - 60 Hz 0.5 watts standby 35 watts Idle (no audio) 1000 watts full output
- Dimensions
- 17.25" Wide 18.5" Deep, with cables connected 6" High with feet, 5.25" panel only (3U) (437 x 470 x 153mm, 133mm panel only)
- Net Weight
- 43 lbs (19.5 kg)
- Rack Mount Accessory
- May be Purchased Separately: RMK33
Manufacturer's Description — Parasound
Studio-Level Two-Channel Power in a Compact Rack
The NC 2250v2 packs serious muscle into a 3U chassis—perfect for music lovers and home theater enthusiasts looking to upgrade without expanding their setup. It delivers clean, consistent performance even under heavy loads.
Designed for real‑world headroom, the NC 2250v2 delivers 275 W x2 into 8 Ω400 W x2 into 4 Ω (and 2 Ω with the load selector), or 750 W bridged mono, with Class‑AB topology, 45 A peak current, and THX Ultra2 certification. It adds dual A/B speaker outputs with lockout, a switchable 20/40 Hz high‑pass filter Gold-plated RCA input jacks, and12 V trigger or audio‑sense auto‑on.
Praised by reviewers
- Movie and music sources bound into life when channeled through these chunks of steel.” — AVForums
- What goes in is literally what comes out.” — AVForums
Awards & Recognition (with links)
AVForums — Highly Recommended (2023)
Covered by Parasound's 2-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
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