Parasound NC 200PRE Preamplifier, DAC, MM/MC Phono, Bass Management, HT Bypass

The Parasound NC 200PRE is a compact two-channel preamplifier from the Parasound NC Series, combining a Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DAC with MM and MC phono input, analogue bass management with a variable 20-140Hz high-pass crossover, dual subwoofer outputs, home theatre bypass, a dedicated headphone amplifier, and RS-232 system control in a slim 1U chassis.

The DAC section accepts USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs. The phono stage handles moving magnet at 47k ohms (40dB gain) and moving coil at 100 ohms (50dB gain). Four analogue line inputs, a variable stereo output, a fixed stereo output, and a bypass input for surround sound or streamer integration give the NC 200PRE flexibility well beyond what its price and size suggest. ProHiFi is an authorised Parasound dealer in India.

The analogue bass management section provides a variable high-pass crossover for the main outputs (adjustable from 20 to 140Hz) alongside a fixed 80Hz low-pass subwoofer output. A second full-range subwoofer output can serve a mono listening zone. Both subwoofer outputs can be independently switched and level-trimmed from the included backlit remote. The power supply accepts 90-250V AC automatically, confirming India 230V mains compatibility without a transformer.

SoundStage! Access said the NC 200PRE made entire LPs enjoyable to listen to. Dagogo called it highly recommended and a bargain at its price, noting it gets out of the way and lets the music shine through. Audio Beatnik called it incredible, especially for the price, and highly recommended.

Key Features

• Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DAC; USB, optical, and coax digital inputs
• MM phono: 40dB gain, 47k ohm; MC phono: 50dB gain, 100 ohm
• 4 x analogue line inputs; variable and fixed stereo outputs
• Analogue bass management; variable 20-140Hz high-pass to mains
• 2 x subwoofer outputs (80Hz low-pass and full-range); remote level trim
• Home theatre bypass input for surround processor integration
• Dedicated headphone amplifier
• Backlit remote; per-input naming and level offset
• Bass, treble, and balance by remote; default and favourite volume memory
• 2-way RS232; Control4 driver; 12V trigger; IR input
• 90-250V AC automatic; India 230V compatible without transformer
• 1U chassis; 437 x 105 x 362mm; 5kg; Black
• Dagogo Highly Recommended; SoundStage! Access Recommended; Audio Beatnik Highly Recommended

Warranty:

3-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Parasound NC 200PRE

The NC 200PRE is the right choice for listeners who want a complete preamplifier with DAC, phono stage, analogue bass management, and home theatre bypass at the most accessible price in the Parasound range. The analogue bass management section with a variable 20-140Hz crossover is a genuinely rare feature at this price and addresses one of the most common practical problems in two-channel systems that include a subwoofer. The Burr-Brown DAC, MM and MC phono stage, and RS-232 with Control4 driver ensure it integrates as well into a casual music system as into a more formal automated setup. Dagogo's conclusion captures it accurately: the NC 200PRE gets out of the way and lets the music shine through.

Ideal for

• Listeners wanting analogue bass management with variable crossover for subwoofer integration
• Systems pairing with Parasound NC Series power amplifiers or any power amp with RCA input
• Vinyl listeners needing MM and MC phono in a compact, affordable preamplifier
• Home cinema and music hybrid setups using the home theatre bypass input
• Control system installations requiring RS-232 and Control4 driver support
• Those who want headphone listening directly from the preamplifier

Technical Specifications