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Angeboten wird „Classé SSP800 mit CA3200“ von Classé Audio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „High-End Kombinationen“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1865549163 endet am 18.09.2026 um 06:47 Uhr.
The Classé CA-3200 is a rare three-channel beast built to drive a 2.1 or 3-channel setup with 200W per channel, known for its clean, dynamic current delivery. At €3,999, this asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the typical used market where units frequently appear around €2,200–€2,500. Unless this listing includes original boxes, manuals, or a verified original-owner pedigree, it exceeds the 75th percentile for this model and feels overpriced compared to available alternatives.
That said, if the condition is truly excellent and the unit has been regularly serviced, the CA-3200 remains a worthwhile buy for its ability to handle low-impedance speakers with authority and its understated, musical presentation. Its three-channel architecture offers unique flexibility for center-channel dominance or bi-amping, a niche few modern amps address. However, given the price gap, a buyer should only proceed if the seller can justify the premium with documented maintenance or rare accessories; otherwise, waiting for a €2,200 example is the smarter play.
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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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