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Angeboten wird „Classé Audio CP800 Vorverstärker“ von Classé Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Vorverstärker / Prozessor“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4112255909 endet am 20.06.2026 um 21:06 Uhr.
At €2,200, this used Classé CP-800 preamplifier is a fair price that sits just below the median of €2,271 for recent EUR listings, comfortably within the typical market range of €1,977 to €2,717. It is not a bargain below the 25th percentile, but it avoids being ambitious since it remains well under the 75th percentile of €2,717, representing solid value for a unit in good condition.
The CP-800 remains a highly regarded solid-state preamp praised for its realistic sound and versatility as a stereo preamp, digital processor, and DAC with robust bass management and tone controls. As a discontinued model now replaced by the more expensive Delta Pre, finding one in good condition with original accessories offers meaningful upside for enthusiasts seeking top-tier two-channel performance without the new-model price tag. This listing is a straightforward buying opportunity for a well-loved component at a fair market rate.
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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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