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Classé is Canada’s leading maker of high-performance music and theater components. Since building their first amplifier in 1980, passion and dedication have inspired the research that yields Classé’s outstanding no-compromise electronics.
Situated just outside Montréal, the Classé facilities are headquarters for design, manufacturing and administration. Chairman Mike Viglas, at the helm of Classé for more than twenty years, began his involvement as an audiophile customer who fell in love with the original Classé amplifiers, designed by founder David Reich. Since the early days, Mike has transformed the company into a global brand, with digital audio and multichannel technologies to supplement Classé’s core amplifier and preamplifier designs.
For those who invest in a Classé-based system, the entertainment experience can be truly breathtaking. Every Classé component is designed and built to last a lifetime; to engage and involve, long after its price is forgotten.
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PROCESSORS
SSP-800 Surround Sound Processor/Preamplifier with Fully featured HDMI 1.4
The SSP-800 is a ten-channel preamp/processor, offering both balanced and single-ended connections for all channels. Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is handled by Texas Instruments processors, which operate in 64-bit double precision. Floating point arithmetic is used for all audio signal calculations to ensure the most accurate results possible. All bass management filters, level adjustments and parametric EQ filters also benefit from the added precision. Two DSPs, each rated at 2800 MIPS (Million Instructions per Second) provide HD Audio decoding and the power to handle a vast array of post processing features at full resolution.
Powerful DSP is only one of many of the SSP-800’s outstanding qualities. Throughout the SSP-800 are examples of cutting edge technology and superior design techniques, employed in the service of better sound. We evaluate performance by listening to music, which remains the most reliable method of judging sound quality. In fact, no surround processor can accurately reproduce movie sound if it fails to reproduce music properly. At Classé, our first priority is developing components that perform exceptionally well with music—this is our heritage from the first component we manufactured more than thirty years ago. We then turn our attention to processor decoding capabilities and developing features that enhance flexibility and in-room performance.
In addition to high performance, quality and technology, the SSP-800 offers the flexibility to handle a wide range of real world applications. Its ten-channel design creates the possibility of configuring two channels for additional subwoofers, as mirrors of the front left and right channels for bi-amplifying, or delivering audio to a separate room or system. Five-band manual parametric equalization is provided for each of the ten channels to help tune the system to its environment. Menu driven front panel controls allow a high degree of customization for an ideal user experience.
SSP-800 Data Sheet
SSP-800 Back Panel Drawing
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £7350.00
3D HDMI Upgrade
HDMI 1.4 3D Upgrade Kit
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1250.00
PRE AMPLIFIERS
CP-800 Stereo Preamp Processor
The CP-800 Stereo Preamp Processor combines the functionality of a conventional analog preamplifier with that of a multi-input DAC having digital processing features. The single-box approach eliminates unnecessary chassis, circuitry and cables, which reduces cost, shortens the signal path and preserves signal quality. The CP-800’s processing capabilities allow performance-enhancing features like parametric EQ, tone control and bass management to be accomplished in the digital domain, preserving the resolution of signals in a way not possible with conventional analog-based systems.
This new preamp/processor architecture is supported by numerous proprietary Classé technologies. The highest performance is achieved via the CP-800’s USB inputs. Asynchronous techniques are used for both computer-based sources (rear panel USB Device connector) and Apple® portable devices (front panel USB Host connector). Galvanic isolation and a technique we call Single-Clock-Substrate extend the advantages of our Asynchronous USB solution, lowering noise and reducing digital jitter to the lowest possible levels. The result is a breathtakingly direct and immediate sound—a crystal clear view into the soundstage—as if you were in the recording studio with your amplifiers plugged into the mixing board.
An entirely new design employs Zero Volt Switching in a Switch Mode Power Supply with Power Factor Correction to deliver performance and value on a scale never before offered in a high-end preamplifier.
Analog Inputs: 2pr XLR, 3pr RCA
Digital Inputs: USB Host & Device, AES/EBU, 3 coax, 4 optical.
Balanced and single-ended outputs: stereo L&R, AUX 1&2, Sub Asynchronous USB, EQ, bass management.
CP-800 Data Sheet
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £4450.00
Delta Phono Board
Phono Stage Pair
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £400.00
POWER AMPLIFIERS
CA-2300 Two-Channel Amplifier The newest Delta series amplifiers embody all that Classé represents: innovation, technological achievement, consummate craftsmanship,and iconic design. But they are not just the latest in the distinguished line of Classé amplifiers to be launched since 1980. They are new, revolutionary and unique.
In a Class by itself
Ground-breaking performance, prodigious power, sophisticated controland rock-steady reliability—Classé’s new Delta series is a giant leap in amplifier design. Thanks to exclusive ICTunnel™ and audio technologies, only Classé amplifiers can consistently deliver top performance and reliability in every installation.
All tests un-weighted and 500kHz measurement bandwidth (except SNR)
Frequency response 1 Hz - 100 kHz, -3dB
Output power
300W rms into 8Ω (24.8 dBW)
600W rms into 4Ω (24.8 dBW)
Both channels driven
Harmonic Distortion
<0.002% at 1 kHz balanced
<0.004% at 1 kHz single ended
Peak Output Voltage
150V peak to peak, 53V rms no load
136V peak to peak, 48V rms into 8Ω
Input Impedance 50kΩ balanced / single ended
Voltage gain 29dB balanced / single ended
Input level at clipping 1.88V rms balanced / single ended
Intermodulation Distortion
>90dB below fundamental into 8Ω balanced / single ended
>90dB below fundamental into 4Ω balanced / single ended
Signal to Noise Ratio -116dB at peak output into 8Ω
Measurement Bandwidth: 22 kHz
Output impedance 0.015Ω @ 1 kHz
Standby power consumption < 1W
Rated power consumption 420W @ 1/8th power into 8Ω Width 17.5” (444mm)
Depth (excluding connectors) 17.52” (445mm)
Height 8.78” (223mm)
Gross weight 100 lb (45.4 kg)
Net weight 88 lb (39.9 kg)
Mains voltage Specified on rear panel
Back View
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £5950.00
CA-5300 Five-Channel Amplifier
DATA SHEET
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £7950.00
CA-M300 300W Monaural Amplifier
DATA SHEET
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £4450.00
CA-M600 600W MonAural Amplifier
DATA SHEET
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £5950.00
SOURCE EQUIPMENT
CDP-102 CD Player Music collections often contain a variety of recordings using everything from compressed files such as MP3, to uncompressed, high-bandwidth, high bit-rate formats such as DVD-Audio. Most collections, however, are dominated by the compact disc. For this reason, no serious music lover/audiophile should be without a top-quality CD player.
The Classé Design Team has developed the CDP-102 and CDP-202 as two-channel CD players, perfectly suited for the needs of the contemporary music lover/audiophile. Although capable of playing a great variety of discs (CD, MP3, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc.), the CDP-102 and CDP-202 are optimized for playback of two-channel music.
Classé Disc Player Platform
The CDP-102 and CDP-202 utilize the advanced platform introduced by the ground breaking CDP-300 DVD Player. As in the CDP-300, the CDP-102 and CDP-202 utilize a TEAC ® slot-loader mechanism for reading discs. It was chosen in place of the older drawer-loading designs because of its superior disc-handling characteristics, reliability and control flexibility. Elimination of the drawer also facilitates a greater range of installation options. Loading remains convenient even when the player is mounted at or above eye-level in equipment racks, where placing discs in trays can be awkward. Fitting neatly within the Delta series model's black control strip, the slot is illuminated by a soft blue light to assist when loading discs in a darkened room.
The CDP-102 and CDP-202 share the beautiful industrial design and elegant control screens found throughout the Delta series range. They are the first CD players to offer touchscreen control and video preview on the front panel. The preview feature allows audiophiles the option of enjoying a pure music listening session without video, because DVD-Audio (or DVD-Video) discs may be navigated directly from the front panel. T
The Classé CDP platform is a 'from the ground up' design. It features special vibration-absorbing feet, a strong and rigid chassis and DVD-ROM drive. The drive, also used in the CDP-300 DVD Player, is capable of reading CD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DualDisc, MP3, WMA, Video-CD and S-VCD discs. A special test/monitor output allows connection of composite and S-video signals to standard definition displays.
The CDP-102 utilizes the same digital and analog audio circuit topologies as the CDP-300, with the exception being the number of output channels. As a two-channel machine, the CDP-102 down-mixes multichannel recordings (from DVD-Audio or DVD-Video discs) to two channels for its left and right analog outputs. Digital outputs may provide either two-channel or multichannel signals, as would be available from Dolby Digital ® or DTS ® recordings.
Regardless whether analog or digital outputs are used, the superior performance of the CDP-102 begins with careful routing and clocking (timing) of digital audio signals. The presence of jitter at the point of conversion from digital to analog increases distortion and robs the playback system of resolution. To reduce jitter in the CDP-102 (as in the CDP-300), digital audio signals are routed through a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) and sample rate converter. They are re-created as 24-bit/192kHz signals and re-clocked before being output to the D-to-A converters. By attacking jitter at its source, the Classé Design team makes great sounding audio possible from a variety of digital formats.
Stereo DACs (with 8x digital filters) perform the delicate process of converting digital audio to analog. Both channels of the stereo DAC are themselves converted as differential signals. The CDP-102 offers both single-ended and balanced analog outputs. Unlike other designs offering both formats, the single-ended (RCA) path is fully optimized and independent of the balanced (XLR) path. While the balanced path is truly differential, from the output of the DAC, the single-ended path benefits from the differential topology as well. Instead of using one half of the balanced signal to derive a single-ended output, the CDP-102 employs a differential amplifier to properly combine the two signals and gain the benefit of common mode rejection from the balanced topology.
In addition to its superb sonic performance and touchscreen control the CDP-102 offers a suite of advanced features to enhance its value in a diverse range of installations. Among them are variable analog outputs, two-channel down-mix of multichannel recordings, bi-directional RS-232 control and preview capability for navigation of DVD-Audio or video discs. Although conceived as a world-class CD player, the CDP-102 delivers far more than spectacular sound from CDs. For versatility, performance and style, the CDP-102 is clearly in a class by itself.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £2950.00 1 x EX DEMO PLEASE CALL FOR BEST PRICE
