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Classe CP-800 & Analog vinyl source with DSP

Hello, Has anyone tried the highly regarded Classe CP-800 with an analog source, specifically vinyl, and not used the analog bypass feature? I am considering this preamp so I can take advantage of the bass management, among other features, but I am concerned about running my vinyl through the analog to digital converter in the Class piece. I have heard it does a fine job, but I am hoping to hear from the community out there who may have experienced this first hand. Thanks!
marktomaras
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o0obillo0o
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Depreciate because of the DAC? So are you going to keep everything that you trust, analog, and rotate the new digital tech as it comes and goes?

The CP-800 has a highly rated, if not knock out, reviews.

The DAC industry segment is booming, music is that is sold today is still 99.9% 16bit/44khz.. Do not panic!
doug99
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Here's the Stereophile review of the CP 800
http://www.stereophile.com/content/class233-cp-800-da-preamplifier
marktomaras OP
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I ended up changing course on this. Instead of the cp 800, I kept my tube preamp and added a bryston 10b sub for bass management. The built in dac in the cp 800 had me worried that the piece may depreciate quickly...
andyprice44
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I am really interested in this as well. It is hard to find much first hand user information out there for this unit. I may have to drive to the classe dealer about an hour away to check it out.
doug99
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The CP 800 was just reviewed in Stereotimes.
I like the fact it has a USB input.
http://www.stereotimes.com/amp042012.shtml
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