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This is a buyer’s market for Classé power amplifiers, and US$1,900 looks like a strong deal for a CT-2300. It sits below the recent comparable median of US$2,026 and below the 25th-percentile mark of US$1,825? Actually, it is above that lower-quartile figure, so the price is better described as fair-to-good rather than a bargain. It remains comfortably below the 75th percentile of US$2,185, leaving room for a sensible purchase.
The CT-2300 is a serious, high-current stereo amplifier with the grip, composure, and scale expected from Classé’s better power stages. It should suit demanding speakers particularly well, delivering authority without sounding crude or overbearing. At this price, prioritize confirmation that both channels operate cleanly, the amplifier remains quiet at idle, and the cooling system and front-panel controls behave properly. A clean unit with a usable remote or original packaging would make this especially appealing.
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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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