The Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre two-channel preamplifier represents a new generation of affordable, high performance audio products from Parasound. At the heart of the 200 Pre is an all-analog signal path which includes analog bass management with high and low pass outputs. The NewClassic 200 Pre has connections for just about any source including an MM/MC phono input, home theater bypass, USB, Coax, optical and a front panel Aux with an automatic 12dB gain bump. The built in DAC features a Burr-Brown IC, and the circuitry is pulled directly out of the award-winning Halo P5. Convenience and Ci features include turn-on volume preset, a favorite volume setting, two-way RS232 serial port, rear panel IR input and 12V output trigger. The front panel LCD display allows the input names to be changed and provides for easy control. The back-lit remote provides adjustment of the bass, treble, subwoofer trim, subwoofer on/off and balance.
W**K
A nice preamp
I bought this to find out for myself whether running a separate preamp for two channel listening would improve the sound over the preamp outputs on my receiver when connected to an external amplifier (unfounded advice from armchair internet experts is about all the information there is on this out there). After several hours of A/B comparison listening, I can definitively say I could tell no difference whatsoever, so I returned it.That said, it's a well-built, high-quality piece of equipment with many useful features. And while I couldn't hear a difference in sound from my AVR, it has a well-balanced, clear sound. If I ever decide to put together a separate two-channel system and need a modestly priced preamp, this one will be at the top of my list.
K**P
I like it
Looks & sounds great a nice combination of analog,phono & digital inputs.Audio Adviser is a great place to buy with excellent service.
C**M
Another one of my better purchases
Love the sound my pre amp produces would definitely recomend it and all parasound products its really n truley a no brainer
