The Parasound NewClassic Model 5250 v.2 5-Channel Power Amp – Redesigned, But Good En

**bravestime** · 02-04-2011, 07:46 AM

The Parasound NewClassic Model 5250 v.2 is a redesigned version of their 6 year old New Classic line flagship power amp. With a robust 250 watts per channel, you’d think it would be more than enough for just about any home theater.

I’m definitely one who subscribes to the “too much is never enough” when it comes to amplifier power.

Parasound says there are more than 60 improvements to the design. It’s still THX Ultra 2 Certified, five-channel, and 250-watts per channel as before, but now they’ve gone and thrown in adjustable gain controls, so if you are adding it to your receiver, instead of using it with a pre/pro, you can dial it in for a perfect level match.

**speedking** · 02-04-2011, 07:50 AM

That's really not too much money for an amp with that much to offer...

**KuroHD** · 02-15-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by speedking

That's really not too much money for an amp with that much to offer...

It really isn't. I'm a big fan of Parasound as they make truly world-class components. I would love to own this amp some day.

**ev666il** · 02-23-2011, 02:02 PM

I've never auditioned Parasound equipment but it was described to me as "krellish without costing as much". As a big Krell fan, I can't but support Parasound if it does indeed sound krellish.

**stm** · 05-28-2011, 05:20 PM

Any idea what kind of power it puts out X 5 @ 4 ohms? It may be reasonably priced but I'm on a budget. Wonder how this compares to a classic HCA-2205 which you can get from ebay for ~$8-900?

**mav52** · 06-06-2011, 01:52 PM

Continuous RMS Power Output
20 Hz - 20 kHz, Five Channels Driven
250 watts x 5, 8 Ω
385 watts x 5, 4 Ω
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
0.025% at full rated output
0.02% 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 reference level
1.6 V for full rated output, adjustable from 500mV to 5V

Inter-Channel Crosstalk
85 dB, 1 kHz
73 dB, 10 kHz
67 dB, 20 kHz
Damping Factor
Over 150 at 20 Hz
Auto Turn On - DC
9 - 12V, 15 mA
Auto Turn On - Audio
1mV sensitivity
15 minute turn off delay
AC Power Requirement
110 - 120 V / 220 -240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
1 watt standby; 2500 watts full output
Dimensions
17-1/4" Wide
19" Deep with gain control knobs
7-5/8" High with feet, 7" panel only
437 x 470 x 193mm, 176mm panel only
Net Weight
69 lbs., 31.4 kg
Rack Mount Accessory
May be Purchased Separately
RMK44
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
$2,850

http://www.gspr.com/parasound/nc5250v2.html

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