Parasound - 2125 125-Watt THX Ultra2 Two-Channel Amplifier

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Product Feature

• Two-channel THX Ultra2 Certified power amplifier
• 125 watts-per-channel into 8 ohms, both channels driven
• Bridging switch for stereo or mono operation
• A/B speaker terminals with individual on / off
• 35 amps peak current per channel

Product Description

Power, Features, Build, and Affordability Parasound's New Classic Model 2125 is destined to be the company's most popular two-channel power amplifier. Its winning combination of power, features, build quality, and affordability make it a must-have for all but the most demanding systems. And the THX Ultra2 certification means that it meets the highest performance standards for convincing reproduction of movie soundtracks. With its advanced and extremely efficient low-heat design, the New Classic Model 2125 runs cooler than previous Parasound Classic series models, making it ideal for rack or cabinet mounting. The newly designed power supply delivers all the voltage you need for transient peaks in musical programs and stunningly realistic special effects. "The NewClassics make a fine upgrade for those wanting to ditch their mass-market receivers and step in to the world of hi-fi separates," writes Clarke Robinson in his November 2007 review of the Parasound Model 2100 preamp and Model 2125 power amp for EnjoyTheMusic.com. "I am very easily excited by the music they produce. For that they get my recommendation." High-Resolution Power On Demand The Model 2125 delivers the high-resolution power you need for big entertainment. It offers 125-watt-per-channel output at 8 ohms and 200 watts at 4 ohms. It will also deliver a huge 400 watts into 8 ohms or 4 ohms in bridged mono mode. And it boasts 35 amps of peak current per channel for superior resolution of demanding musical peaks. The sound quality is pure Parasound pleasure, of course. Fully Discrete Circuitry Fully discrete circuitry with a large toroidal transformer keeps the noise floor exceptionally low and the musical signal pure. The 'Class AB' circuitry provides efficient operation with less heat output than pure 'Class A' for the highest degree of reliability with DC servo and relay protection circuitry. Standby, channel status, and high temperature indicators keep you informed of the operation sta

Parasound - 2125 125-Watt THX Ultra2 Two-Channel Amplifier Review

This amp has a beautiful sound. Incredibly warm and natural. The bass is just amazing, deep and tight. I have them running a pair of Infinity Beta 50 (dual 8" woofers, 5" mid, 1" tweeter) and they sound fabulous. The midrange is beautiful and the highs are not too bright with great imaging. This amp sounds warm at any level (some amps get bright when turned up high, but not this one). It never sounds like it's starving the speakers during songs with heavy bass and the dynamics are also wonderful. It should be powerful enough to drive almost any speaker. I used to be suspect of reviewers who say that they can hear more detail in their songs with the addition of a new component, but I can honestly say that the 2125 can reproduce subtleties so well that I can hear things I`ve never heard before.

There may be other amps out there with better specs, but this doesn't mean they sound better. I learned long ago that you can't obsess over specs since a lot of them are fudged any way- you just have to listen and let your ears be the judge. Parasound sound quality is so much more refined than most other companies. It does not have a solid state sound at all.

The build quality is also top notch. The power supply is massive and is the source of most of the unit's weight. It also has some great features like below 20hz or 40hz filtering (so you can hook up a pair of bookshelf speakers and not send them bass frequencies that they cannot reproduce), line level adjustments, input loop (so you can hook up another power amp to the same preamp), and various auto on features. The unit does run a little warm when in use, but not like some cheap Onkyo receiver that you could fry an egg on. I might put a small 12 volt fan on top to keep it cool, but at this point I don't feel it's necessary.

I originally purchased a 45 watt/channel Parasound Zamp about 1.5 years ago to use for a set of speakers in my kitchen and was so amazed at its sound quality that I bought the 2125 for my main speakers. The 2125 is so good that I can't imagine what the Halo version sounds like. If I had the extra cash I would have gotten the Halo, but I am perfectly satisfied with the 2125. My plan is to use it for at least 10 years.

***UPDATE 5/19/2011***

I bought a pair of KEF Q300 bookshelf speakers and hoped to use the 40hz high pass crossover on this amp. I am sorry to report that the built in 20hz and 40hz crossover is a poor design. I thought it was an electronic crossover, but it turned out to be a cheap resistor. When you move the slider from flat to 20hz, the sound begins to sound like it's coming from a can. Go from 20hz to 40hz and it gets worse. You MUST keep this switch set on flat to get the best sound quality. If this switch is your main reason for buying this amp, then pick something else or get a preamp that has bass management.

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