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Classé Audio SSP25 THX Preamplifier (HT) Review by Peter Jozwiak


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Model: SSP25 THX
Category: Preamplifier (HT)
Suggested Retail Price: $3000
Description: THX certified pre/pro with everyhing
Manufacturer URL: Classé Audio

Review by Peter Jozwiak on February 16, 2000 at 20:15:31
IP Address: 209.161.224.12
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I've been looking for a long time for a hi-end pre-pro and finally found this "gem" from Quebec manufacturer. If you are in the market for a pre/pro than your search should end here.
This unit posesses captivating 2 channel stereo music reproduction. It's analog bypass mode smokes every and I mean every pre/pro out there costing the same or way more money ( note: there are only few of them with this feature !!!)
HT audio/video is excellent especially on dts/dd music (multichannel)
As usuall, good/very good cd/dvd source is the key. Interconnect upgrade is ok, but do not spend the fortune here - I found JPS Labs Ultraconductors to integrate very well and they didn't cost the fortune to own. So go out there and give it the good listen - let your ears be the judge !!!


Product Weakness: none found
Product Strengths: Amazing 2 channel stero performance, build quality


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Anthem MCA5 (5x appr. 180 W)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Classe SSP 25 THX
Sources (CDP/Turntable): AH!99 Tube Cd player
Speakers: A16- Euridia x4
Cables/Interconnects: JPS Ultraconductors (analog&digital), XLO/VDO bi-wire speaker cable
Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, rock, classical
Room Size (LxWxH): 35 x 10 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: none applied
Time Period/Length of Audition: 6 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): APC UPS-1000
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner


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