Parasound NC 275v2 90W 2CH Stereo Power Amplifier, THX Ultra2, 1U Compact

The Parasound NC 275v2 is the most compact amplifier in the Parasound NC Series, delivering 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 150 watts into 4 ohms, and 200 watts bridged into mono in a slim 1U chassis. It is THX Ultra2 certified and carries the same practical feature set found in the larger NC 2125v2 and NC 2250v2.

A rear-panel load selector extends 4 ohm rated performance to 2 ohm loads. Two pairs of speaker outputs with front-panel A/B buttons and a rear-panel lockout switch handle two speaker pairs or two rooms from a single amplifier. A switchable high-pass filter at 20Hz or 40Hz protects speakers in bi-amplified or subwoofer-integrated setups. Per-channel rear gain controls, automatic turn-on via 12V trigger with looping output or audio sensing, and a ground loop break switch complete the connection options. ProHiFi is an authorised Parasound dealer in India.

An RCA loop output on the rear panel allows daisy-chaining to a powered subwoofer or additional power amplifier from the same input signal. The AC voltage selector covers 110-120V and 220-240V, confirming India 230V mains compatibility without a transformer.

Dagogo found it gets you a lot of power and very good sound, noting that Parasound products sound great, are a tremendous value, and are built to last based on almost 30 years of personal experience. Home Theater Forum described it as delivering impressive dynamics and versatility at a reasonable price. The NC 275v2 is particularly well suited to secondary listening rooms, desktop setups, or systems where rack space is at a premium.

Key Features

• 90W x 2 into 8 ohm; 150W x 2 into 4 ohm; 200W bridged mono
• THX Ultra2 certified; Class AB fully discrete circuitry
• 20A peak current per channel; high-current toroidal transformer
• 2 ohm stable with rear load selector switch
• Two pairs of speaker outputs with front panel A/B switching
• Rear-panel lockout switch disables front A/B buttons
• High pass filter switchable at 20Hz or 40Hz
• RCA loop output for subwoofer or additional amplifier
• 12V trigger with looping output; audio sensing auto-on
• Gold-plated RCA inputs; heavy-duty 24k gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals
• Ground loop break switch on rear panel
• 115/230V rear panel selector; India 230V compatible
• Ultra-compact 1U chassis; 437 x 63 x 406mm; 7.7kg; Black

Warranty:

3-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Parasound NC 275v2

The NC 275v2 is the right choice for listeners who want THX Ultra2-certified Parasound build quality in the smallest and most affordable form in the NC Series. At just 63mm tall, it fits in rack spaces where no other NC Series amplifier will, and it delivers all the practical features — dual A/B speaker switching, 2 ohm load selector, switchable high-pass filter, looping 12V trigger, and RCA loop output — that make real-world system integration straightforward. It works naturally as a dedicated amplifier for a second room, a desktop system, or less demanding main speakers, and the 200W bridged mono mode gives headroom for demanding single-channel applications. Dagogo's conclusion after 30 years of Parasound experience is that it sounds great and is built to last, and the price makes it easy to put two or three units in a system.

Ideal for

• Secondary listening rooms, desktop systems, or compact rack setups
• Systems where a 1U chassis height is required
• Multi-room configurations using one NC 275v2 per zone
• Efficient speakers requiring 90W or less in moderate-sized rooms
• Bi-amplified setups using the built-in high-pass filter
• Those wanting subwoofer loop output for single-box integration

Technical Specifications