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This is a strong deal: at £178, it sits far below the £1,561 25th percentile and miles under the £1,846 median of recent comparable GBP listings. Against that local market, it reads as bargain territory rather than merely fair value.
That makes it especially interesting because the CP-800 is a well-regarded, full-featured preamp with proper digital duties as well as analog control, so it can anchor a serious system without feeling dated in use. At this price, the main upside is simply getting a high-end Classé piece for a tiny fraction of normal market ask; just make sure the unit powers up cleanly, the display and inputs behave, and any remote or accessory situation is clear before moving fast.
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Classé Audio emerged from Canada in 1979, founded by music enthusiast Mike Viglas in partnership with engineer David Reich. Frustrated by unreliable high-end electronics during a demonstration, Viglas sought superior performance, leading to the company's debut product: the DR-2, a 25-watt-per-channel Class A stereo amplifier launched in 1980. This pure Class A design not only inspired the brand's name but also established its early reputation for open, natural sound and unwavering reliability, with headquarters just outside Montréal.
The brand specializes in high-performance electronics, excelling in amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and processors for both music and home theater systems. Early models set the tone for authoritative power delivery, evolving into robust units delivering 250-300 watts per channel while maintaining sonic finesse. Classé has consistently prioritized no-compromise research and manufacturing, focusing on components that deliver theater-grade dynamics and musical precision without venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Classé commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its Canadian heritage and build quality, once handcrafted in Quebec. Acquired by the B&W Group in 2001 and later by Sound United in 2018, it remains a benchmark for reliable, powerful electronics that prioritize longevity and uncolored reproduction, appealing to buyers seeking investment-grade hi-fi.
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