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New this sat around £6,000+ at launch, so £874 is a very strong used price if it’s complete and functioning normally. Comparable asks for this model cluster around the high hundreds in roughly the same ballpark, so this sits at the attractive end rather than feeling stretched.
What makes it worthwhile is the Classé build and the genuinely high-end pre/pro execution: smooth, refined multichannel sound, serious analogue and digital connectivity, and enough flexibility to still suit a quality theater or music-first system. The main upside is getting flagship-level processing for modest money; just confirm the remote, power supply behavior, and that all inputs/outputs work cleanly, since older processors are only as good as their current stability.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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