NC 200PRE Preamplifier
Small Box, Big Control
Drop the NC 200PRE into your system and everything snaps into place. Voices step forward, bass integrates cleanly with your sub, and late‑night or loud‑and‑proud sessions feel relaxed and musical. It’s the compact, budget‑smart preamp that makes records, streams, TV, and movies sound more like the real thing.
Designed as a true 2‑channel control center, the NC200 (NewClassic 200 Pre) adds what most systems miss: a Burr-Brown 192kHz-24 bit DAC; optical/coax digital audio inputs, MM/MC phono, and analog‑domain bass management with a variable 20–140 Hz high‑pass to the mains plus two sub outputs you can toggle and trim from the remote. You also get Home Theater Bypass, tone/balance controls, and system‑friendly 12 V trigger/IR/RS‑232 in a slim chassis that tucks anywhere.
Praised by audiophiles and reviewers alike:
- “With the Parasound, I could enjoyably listen to entire LPs.” — SoundStage! Access.
- “Sets a high bar for performance and features … for just $1,000.” — Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity.
- “Every record I played had that natural sound that makes you forget you are listening to electronics.” — Dagogo.
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:
Width: 17.25" (437 mm)
Depth: 14.25" (362 mm)
Depth: 16" (369 mm) with cables connected
Height, with feet: 2.5" (105 mm)
Height, without feet: 1.75" (89 mm), 1U
Weight:
Net: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Shipping: 17 lbs (7.7 kg)
- Burr-Brown 192kHz-24 bit DAC from the Halo P 5
- USB, Optical and Coax digital audio inputs
- 4 Analog audio inputs
- Phono input for MM or MC cartridges
- Pure analog signal path from input to output
- Analog bass management w/ variable 20-140Hz high pass crossover
- Subwoofer On/Off & level by remote control
- 80Hz low pass subwoofer output
- Full range subwoofer output can also be used for a mono listening area
- Variable and fixed stereo outputs
- Bypass input for surround sound or music streamer integration
- Default turn on volume memory
- Favorite volume memory with remote control button
- Input level matching (source volume offset)
- Bass, treble and balance adjustments by remote control
- Front panel LCD display with dimming
- 2-way RS232 w/ exact volume control & feedback
- Control4 Driver available here
- Rename inputs to match connected source
- 12dB auto gain for front panel AUX to match levels of other sources
- Dedicated headphone amplifier
- Back-lit remote control with discrete buttons
- 12V trigger output
- Rear panel IR input
- 0.5w standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs
- 1U rack mount kit available separately (Model RMK11)
Dagogo April 2022
"I really enjoyed the time I spent with the Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre. I consider its $999 price a bargain for what proved to be a wonderful preamplifier..." "Meanwhile the Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre preamplifier is highly recommended and would be a nice centerpiece for anyone putting together a system where a feature-rich preamp in the $1,000 price range, or even well above that is desired." "I would say the 200 Pre is great for music lovers, getting out of the way and letting the music shine through.""
Audio Beatnik May 2019
"The NewClassic 200 PRE is incredible, especially for the price. Highly recommended. You will get much more than you think you paid for."