CEC is a Japanese company. I think the most recent issue of UHF (great Canadian hifi magazine) tested the CEC integrated amp, with positive results. The class A is only the first 25 watts or so, I think. CEC is also the maker of the belt-drive CD players and transports that alot of reviewers use. The TL-1 and TL-51 transports come to mind. They seem to make some pretty good products. Hope this helps.
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