Opinions on Classe CP amps and pre's,

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited July 2014 in Electronics
Never heard any of this stuff but in my search for a solid state pre I decided to try the Cp 500. Anyone here had any of this gear through their rigs at one point? Whats your opinion of it and what kind of sound do they have?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited July 2014
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Never heard any of this stuff but in my search for a solid state pre I decided to try the Cp 500....

    If you have one, why not tell us what you think? Pics please, especially of the binding posts and rear connections.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2014
    Its not got binding posts because its a "preamp" lol.

    Its going to be a while before it comes into my possession so I thought I would ask you guys what your thoughts were while I wait.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2014
    DSkip wrote: »
    Good gear for sure. Pair with warmer speakers and they will reward. They aren't bright, but they are nuanced and a bit sterile.

    My Logans are super revealing so I may hit a wall again with this if its leaning to the sterile side, fingers crossed.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited July 2014
    Some find the older Classe DR (Dave Reich) designs more desireable than the newer stuff. Carl has a DR-25, nice amp.
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