Published On: December 15, 2014

Parasound 12-Channel Amplifier Now Shipping

Published On: December 15, 2014
Last Updated on: October 31, 2020
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Parasound 12-Channel Amplifier Now Shipping

The ZoneMaster 1250 12-channel amplifier that Parasound showed off at CEDIA 2014 is currently shipping for an MSRP of $1,995. The 1250 has a Class AB input stage and a Class D power stage. Each channel is rated at 50...

Parasound 12-Channel Amplifier Now Shipping

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Parasound-1250.jpgThe ZoneMaster 1250 12-channel amplifier that Parasound showed off at CEDIA 2014 is currently shipping for an MSRP of $1,995. The 1250 has a Class AB input stage and a Class D power stage. Each channel is rated at 50 watts into eight ohms and 90 watts into four ohms, and you can bridge channel pairs. The 1250 could be a good fit to power a new Dolby Atmos home theater system.

From Parasound
Parasound has introduced a powerful, high-quality, 12-channel amplifier that is ideal for custom installers building multi-room audio and modular home theater systems, especially Dolby Atmos. The Parasound ZoneMaster 1250 Universal 12-Channel Amplifier was first shown in prototype form at the CEDIA Expo in September, and the company has been shipping since late November.

This versatile, efficient and bridgeable power amplifier uses a Class AB input stage and premium Class D power stage to achieve sonic performance consistent with Parasound's audiophile heritage, and to meet the growing demand for quality and dependability from industry professionals.

With six independent oversized power supplies, the Parasound ZoneMaster 1250 is unconditionally stabile into two-ohm loads enabling total output power in excess of 1,200 watts RMS with all channels driven. Each channel is rated at 50 watts into eight ohms or 90 watts into four ohms, and channel pairs can be bridged to provide 6 x 160 watts or 6 x 200 watts with eight- or four-ohm speakers. It has the potential to bi-amp speakers for up to 400 watts per speaker. The combination of high power and low impedance stability allows for A and B speaker outputs for each channel, providing easy connection of up to 24 speakers, and its 2U chassis saves precious rack space and the cost of additional amplifiers.

For applications throughout a home, the Parasound ZoneMaster 1250 can easily drive three high-power premium stereo systems with 200 watts per channel, six stereo zones, or 24 in-wall or ceiling speakers for music in every room of the house. It is also a great fit for home theater, where this single component can be used in combinations of bridged and unbridged channels to easily drive a full home theater system. The 1250 is ideally suited for driving the individual modules of the new Dolby Atmos theater system.

There are independent line inputs and level controls for each channel. There are two Bus inputs with looping outputs, plus a speaker-level input that can be routed to any zone. There are independent 12-volt and audio triggers with looping 12-volt trigger outputs for each zone, and a global 12-volt trigger.

Detachable Phoenix-style speaker connectors accept up to 12-gauge wire. Rack mounting hardware is included in the box. The Model 1250 offers exceptionally "green" power consumption with 0.5 watt standby power consumption to meet Energy Star and European Union specifications.

The Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 is now available from Parasound dealers with an MSRP of $1,995.

Additional Resources
CEDIA 2014 Show Report and Photo Slideshow at HomeTheaterReview.com.
Parasound Ships New Zdac V.2 DAC/Headphone Amp at HomeTheaterReview.com.

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