Amp upgrade / Did Classe go out of business

From what I have read, they are either out or soon going out of business.  Thats what happens when a small company gets bought out by a large conglomerate.

do you think that I should not buy a used Classe amp because of that

I think you buy a new one from a dealer at cost. If I was a dealer, I would be thrilled to turn merchandise with no warranty of manufacture support in to cash. Maybe even less than cost, but beware as you have no post sale support. 

As someone who owns equipment from a defunct manufacturer, you should think long and hard about Classe.  Whether you own it short or long term you're incurring considerable risk, so unless there are no close alternatives I'd advise you to pass on Classe.  I can tell you it's an uncomfortable way to live -- always fearing something going wrong.  And this is obviously not a cheap purchase.  Anyway, hope this helps and best of luck. 

Consider the latest NAD Class D HT amps, as well as the ATI selections.

Best,

E

  Before you upgrade to anything, what's wrong with your Parasound A52?

+1Siox....I own and love 2 such brands, Thiel and Classe and his comments are spot on....

Nothing wrong withthe Parasound A 52 just wanted to improve my 2 channel use and upgrade my 5 ch home theater.  the A52 is for sale if you ere interested not a scratch on it. 9 out 10 only for age. $1175 spl. You put 50 towards shipping I bought a McIntosh amp

  And how is the McIntosh amp working out for you??

Its working out just fine I am waiting for a preamp. Replaced  my Marantz 7701 with a Rotel 1582. It is HDCP 2.2 compatible where the 7701 is not.My Wilson Audio's are happy  The upgrade fever is over for awhile

Regarding the question of Classe's demise, rumors of Classe's death were premature.  Yeah!

"On the eve of CES 2018, Sound United today announced that it has acquired Classé Audio, the Canadian maker of high-performance AV components."

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...-classé-audio