Parasound Model 2100 Two Channel Pre-Amplifier

Description

– Two channel high end audio preamplifier
– Front panel jack for portable MP3 player with 12dB auto gain offset to match levels of other sources
– 7 pairs of line level inputs
– 1 input pair can be switched for MM or MC phono cartridge with correct input impedance
– Can add to an existing surround system to upgrade analog 2 channel sound
• Connect your 2 channel analog sources to the Model 2100 instead of to your surround receiver
• Connects to surround receiver’s L, R, Sub line out jacks & to power amp’s input jacks
• Blends seamlessly into surround system, automatic pass-through when turned off
• Bypass input can be selected by remote
• Creates a mono sub channel output for 2 channel analog sources
• Analog bass management, low pass filter, adjustable 20 Hz – 140 Hz
• Separate output jacks for full range (large speakers), 80 Hz high pass filtered (small speakers)
– 2-way RS-232 serial port connection
– External IR repeater input & loop out jacks
– Remote control includes discrete codes for Off and On
– 2 auto turn on modes: AC power, 12v trigger
– Selecting automatic turn/off defeats the front panel Power button
– 12V trigger input jack and output jacks, 6’ (2m) trigger wire included
– Fixed level audio record output
– Headphone jack with auto mute for line out jacks
– Motor-driven analog volume control
– Balance control, bass & treble controls with defeat button
– Remote handset includes tone on/off button
– High current power supply
– Accepts both 115v & 230v AC, detachable IEC AC cord
– 2u chassis, rack mountable with RMK22 (sold separately)

• Audio Specifications
  • Frequency Response
    10 Hz – 100 kHz, +/- 3 dB
  • THD Distortion
    < 0.008% at 20 Hz
  • S/N Ratio
    > 105 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
    > 95 dB, input shorted, unweighted
  • Crosstalk
    > 75 dB at 20 kHz
  • Input Impedance
    30 k ?
  • Output Impedance
    < 60 ?
  • Input Sensitivity
    250 mV for 1 V output
    Total Gain: 12 db
    Maximum Output: 6.5 V
  • AC Power Requirement
    110-250 V, 50 – 60 Hz
    Voltage is automatically selected
    5 watts standby; 10 watts when turned on
• General Information
  • Dimensions
    Width: 17.25″ (437 mm)
    Depth: 14.5″ (369 mm)
    Height, with feet: 4.25″ (108 mm)
    Height, without feet: 3.5″ (89 mm)
    Weight: Net: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
    Shipping: 20 lbs. (9.1 kg)
  • Rack Mount Accessory
    RMK22 (May be purchased separately)