PS Audio C250 User Manual

The C250 is equipped with the standard, 

internationally accepted 15 amp IEC.  This 

device is labeled, “AC input.”  With the 

supplied power cord, or with another high-

end after market cable like the PS Audio 

Lab Cable II, connect the C250 to a power 

source.  

The C250 is internally equipped with a PS 

Audio Power Plant.  This circuit was spe-

cifically tailored for the C250 input stage.  

The primary function of this power plant 

is to regulate and optimize the power line 

signal for the input stage, however you 

may still choose to plug the C250 into a 

PS Audio P1200 Power Plant to obtain 

additional levels of enhancement.  Other-

wise, simply connect the C250 directly into 

your wall receptacle.

The C250 is equipped with a 3 amp fast 

blow fuse to provide protection for the 

regenerator (power plant) board.  This fuse 

can be located where it says, “Regenera-

tor Fuse.”  There is another fuse to provide 

protection for the main amplifier circuitry, 

which has a 15 amp slow blow rating.  This 

fuse can be located where it says, “Main 

Fuse.”

You will find two spare fuses along with 

this user’s guide should you need them.  

To obtain specific information on how to 

replace a fuse, or more importantly to de-

termine if the fuse needs replacing, refer 

to the service section at the end of this 

manual.  

The C250 is capable of handling either 

100-120 volts AC input or 220-240 volts 

AC input.  The input AC circuitry in the 

C250 is auto-sensing.  Therefore, the 

Classic 250 will automatically recognize 

the correct input voltage and make the ap-

propriate internal adjustments to function 

properly.  There are no manual selections 

or switches to be made by the user to se-

lect input voltage.  

Stereo 8 ohm power.........250 watts RMS

 

Stereo 4 ohm power.........500 watts RMS 

Mono power...................1,000 watts RMS 

THD+N.............................0.2% at full rated

 

 power into 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 KHz 

Frequency Response................+/- 0.1 dB

 

 

 

 

  10 Hz - 22kHz

Dynamic Range..............................111 dB

Max Input Level...........................1.5 Vrms

Max Output Level......................45.5 Vrms

Max Gain...........................................30 dB

Max Power Consumption........1600 watts

Input impedance......................100 K ohm

Input connections.......pair each balanced

 

        (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) 

Output connections.............2 pairs 5-way

 

 

     binding posts per channel 

Dimensions...............17” W x 9” H x 20” D 

Weight..............................................95 lbs

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