Parasound's 5250 NewClassic Power Amplifier Engineered for Custom Installation & Pro Applications

Cool-running, rack mountable, 5 x 250 watts into 8 ohms, 5 x 385 into 4 ohms

Parasound Model 5250 Power Ampifier. Rear panel photo at the end of this release.

SAN FRANCISCO (3/2/05) -- Parasound has introduced the THX Ultra2 certified Model 5250 five-channel home theater power amplifier as part of its NewClassic line. Each of this cool-running power amplifier's five channels can deliver 250 watts into 8 ohms, and 385 watts into 4 ohms. The Parasound Model 5250's amplifier design is identical to that of the forthcoming two-channel Model 2250, so they can be used in combination for a 7.1-channel home theater system.

"NewClassic," said Richard Schram, Parasound's president and founder, "is a no-nonsense line of products designed to meet the needs of professional custom audio-video system integrators and installers, and most of all their customers. These products are the end result of our long history of dedication to sound quality, performance, and build-quality. We back them up with a 10-year parts, 5-year labor warranty."

The Model 5250 is a Class AB amplifier designed for efficient, low heat operation. It features fully discrete circuitry with two toroid transformers, and is capable of delivering 45 amps peak current per channel. For integration with processing and control equipment, the amplifier features both a DC trigger input with looping output and adjustable sensitivity audio signal sensing for automatic on/off control. A ground lift switch is included on the rear panel, as are gold plated RCA inputs, and heavy-duty 24 K gold plated five-way speaker terminals for each channel.

The Model 5250 includes DC Servo and relay protection circuits, and there are front panel indicators for high temperature, standby, and status of each channel.

The Model 5250 occupies four rack spaces when mounted with the optional RMK44 rack-mount kit. It is currently available at a suggested retail price of $2,500.

Founded in 1981, Parasound Products, Inc., is a privately owned U.S. company that specializes in providing affordable audio and home theater components to the critical listener. Parasound's products are available from quality audio/video retailers, and select custom installation specialists. For more information, visit www.parasound.com or call 415-397-7100.

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Model 5250 Specifications

• THX Ultra2 certified
• 250 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, all channels driven
• 385 watts per channel into 4 Ohms, all channels driven
• 45 amps peak current per channel
• Fully discrete circuitry with two toroid transformers
• Efficient, low heat design
• DC Servo and relay protection circuits
• Automatic on/off by DC trigger with looping output
• Automatic on/off by audio signal with adjustable sensitivity
• Gold-plated RCA input jacks
• Heavy duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
• Ground lift switch
• Standby, channel status, high temperature indicators
• 4u chassis; RMK44 rack mount kit available
• (W x D x H) 17.25” x 18.5” x 7.63” / 7” without feet
  437mm x 470mm x 194mm / 178mm without feet