Parasound NewClassic 200 integrated amplifier review

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Clipdat
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I'm happy to be able to share my latest review that was published today, of the Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated. You can read it here on The Audio Beatnik: https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-newclassic-200-from-parasound/

I was excited and thankful to have the opportunity to share my thoughts on it. It's performance exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended if you're in the market for an integrated right around the $1k price point.

Please enjoy the read and let me know what you think of the review. Thanks!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
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    Nice write up! Would love to hear it!
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Nice review Drew! Love the classic look of that piece too! :smile:

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    Great stuff as always Drew! Can’t wait to see you in some of our magazines in the future.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
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    I will read your review later when I have time. I had found the Classic line in the past to be dry, lifeless and fatiquing, may be different now.
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
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    Great write up Drew! Very B) piece of kit!
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,776
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    Hack journalism at its finest.....




    ;)
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
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    Well there is no comparing the Classic to the NewClassic.

    Very professional and well written review.
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
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  • Clipdat
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    Can’t wait to see you in some of our magazines in the future.

    Hah! I think you're going to be waiting for a while. Although I am planning on leveraging my connection to Michael Fremer when the time is right. :)
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  • Clipdat
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    lightman1 wrote: »
    Hack journalism at its finest.....




    ;)

    Didn't you like the part of the review where I mentioned you?
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
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    Nice review.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,067
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    Who would win in a fight? Fremer or Guttenberg? I feel like Fremer would have the edge. He's smaller but Guttenberg would have a delayed reaction speed on account of being high all the time.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,598
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    Guttenberg is a lover, not a fighter.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,909
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    Nice review.
    Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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  • Clipdat
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    Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review!

    I am open to all feedback, both positive and negative. Hearing about what you liked or didn't like is what can help me learn to be a better writer.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    If I was in the market for an entry level integrated, I would purchase this one based on this review. No ****
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,598
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    Thanks Joe. I think others must feel the same, as this unit is now out of stock everywhere! o:)
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  • Muchieman
    Muchieman Posts: 204
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    Great stuff as always Drew! Can’t wait to see you in some of our magazines in the future.

    What magazine?
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    "our" meaning ones we all read.
    Stereophile
    TAS
    etc
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  • Muchieman
    Muchieman Posts: 204
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    "our" meaning ones we all read.
    Stereophile
    TAS
    etc
    Thanks joecoulson
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,027
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    Muchieman wrote: »
    joecoulson wrote: »
    Great stuff as always Drew! Can’t wait to see you in some of our magazines in the future.

    What magazine?

    https://theaudiobeatnik.com/

    e.g.,
    https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-newclassic-200-from-parasound/
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  • Muchieman
    Muchieman Posts: 204
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Muchieman wrote: »
    joecoulson wrote: »
    Great stuff as always Drew! Can’t wait to see you in some of our magazines in the future.

    What magazine?

    https://theaudiobeatnik.com/

    e.g.,
    https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-newclassic-200-from-parasound/

    Thanks for posting up those links. That was a good read up on Ken, Go figure right here in my own backyard. Dude seems down to earth.

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