Power amplifiers stereo — Parasound NC 2250v2

The NC 2250v2 is a stereo power amplifier from Parasound, sitting above the NC 2125v2 with considerably greater output power. The NC 2250v2 brings Parasound's more accomplished current engineering to dedicated Class D stereo power amplification.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity is 1,000mV, matching the NC 2125v2. Input impedance is 33,000 ohms single-ended, also matching. Output power is 275W into 8 ohms, rising to 400W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the NC 2125v2's 150W/225W. Signal-to-noise ratio is 114dB, matching. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is 0.20% at 100% global feedback. Damping factor exceeds an exceptional 150, also matching. At 437 x 470 x 153mm and 19.5kg, the NC 2250v2 represents a considerably more substantial commitment than the NC 2125v2.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the strong 114dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the considerably greater 400W-into-4-ohms output, representing Parasound's more accomplished current NC-series engineering.

Pairing

The exceptional over-150 damping factor suits demanding loudspeaker loads with excellent bass control.

Alternatives

Parasound's own NC 2125v2 offers a more compact, accessible alternative within the same broader NC-series catalogue.