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Offered is „SSP 800 Rackversion“ by Classé Audio as exhibit from the category „Surround-Preamp (Trans)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3049381350 ends on 21.11.2026 at 08:33 o'clock.
The Classé SSP-800 is a serious processor and this asking price lands right at the market median, so it reads as fair rather than a bargain at €1,890. It is also comfortably within the recent used spread, sitting just above the €1,575 25th percentile and far below the €3,701 75th percentile, which makes it a sensible buy if you want one now.
What makes it worth a look is the SSP-800’s long-standing reputation for clean, flexible multichannel processing and strong bass management, especially in a well-kept system. At good condition, the upside is mainly getting a respected reference-grade unit at a sane number; if the firmware is current and the remote, calibration mic, and original packaging are included, that strengthens the value further.
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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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