Class� Audio SSP25 THX Preamplifier (HT) Review by Peter Jozwiak

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Model:	SSP25 THX
Category:	Preamplifier (HT)
Suggested Retail Price:	$3000
Description:	THX certified pre/pro with everyhing
Manufacturer URL:	Class� Audio

Review by Peter Jozwiak on February 16, 2000 at 20:15:31
IP Address: 209.161.224.12

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I've been looking for a long time for a hi-end pre-pro and finally found this "gem" from Quebec manufacturer. If you are in the market for a pre/pro than your search should end here.
This unit posesses captivating 2 channel stereo music reproduction. It's analog bypass mode smokes every and I mean every pre/pro out there costing the same or way more money ( note: there are only few of them with this feature !!!)
HT audio/video is excellent especially on dts/dd music (multichannel)
As usuall, good/very good cd/dvd source is the key. Interconnect upgrade is ok, but do not spend the fortune here - I found JPS Labs Ultraconductors to integrate very well and they didn't cost the fortune to own. So go out there and give it the good listen - let your ears be the judge !!!

Product Weakness: none found
Product Strengths: Amazing 2 channel stero performance, build quality

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Anthem MCA5 (5x appr. 180 W)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Classe SSP 25 THX
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	AH!99 Tube Cd player
Speakers:	A16- Euridia x4
Cables/Interconnects:	JPS Ultraconductors (analog&digital), XLO/VDO bi-wire speaker cable
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, rock, classical
Room Size (LxWxH):	35 x 10 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	none applied
Time Period/Length of Audition:	6 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	APC UPS-1000
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

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Product Weakness:	none found
Product Strengths:	Amazing 2 channel stero performance, build quality