Classe CDP-1.5, 1 or .5 experience??

Owned a cdp 1, fed through a Dact attenuator into a Classe S700 into mg 3.5's. The cdp 1 is at least as good as the Benchmark Dac1 I now use.

Have owned the 1.5 for 3-4 years. I bought it used on Audiogon. It began having tracking problems. I called Classe, I shipped it to Canada. They put in a new transport and didn't charge me. My guess is they no longer stock the CDP 1's transport. What great customer service!!!!

I just received a CDP1 and wondering if there is away to change the operanting voltage (220>110) w/out using an external transformer...

thanx fr any help

I've had a CDP .5 for about five years, and I probably won't buy another cd player , at least until the format wars are settled. HDCD is/was IMO the best format and is amazing on this player; unfortunately, the discs are hard to find. I'm anticipating the end and buying vinyl now. Soon I'll purchase a TT, but I won't get rid of the Classe.

I had one problem with this player: a loose tray mechanism which caused a lot of the same problems that are mentioned above my post. Sent it to Classe--BTW, the company is under the B&W group umbrella--so I was charged $100 to have them adjust the tray. Works fine.

Anyway, for years I used the CDP .5 with a Classe CAP 80 and loved the sound. From there I went to a way too powerful Musical Fidelity and hated the combination. Now I use a McIntosh MA6500. A little softer, a little fuzzier, and I couldn't be happier.

i have owned the cd.3 since 1999 and havent had a single issue with it,build quality and reliability are an a+,i have gotten the upgrade bug so i will be auditioning cdp's soon,but i could live with the cdp.3 for another ten yrs.