Yes, the DR-8s & 9S were the best sounding Classe amps in that era. While it is "slightly" on-the-dark side; it does not sound like a solid-state amp especially when you play analog through it.
I loved it so much that I kept it for 13 years before I gave it to my brother. If this is your "starter' set, or even a 2nd or 3rd system, you can't go wrong
I loved it so much that I kept it for 13 years before I gave it to my brother. If this is your "starter' set, or even a 2nd or 3rd system, you can't go wrong