Classe vs. Anthem vs. Parasound


Need to decide between amps for HT and 2 channel listening.

choice of Amps:  

Classe CA-5100 brand new, NOS, 2.5k (1 year warranty from dealer) 
Parasound A52+ brand new from eBay around 2.3k (no warranty) 
Used Anthem P5 around 3k (1 year warranty from dealer) 

Speakers:  Focal dome with focal sub
PreAmp:  Krell KRC3 via HT bypass
HT pre likely Parasound P7
source OPPO 205 analog into P7, HDMI straight to TV/projector


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Showing 3 responses by oem-wheels

I’ve had both the Parasound A21 and Classe CA2200 .. I liked the Classe better.. More detail.. That said I’d choose the Parasound.. Company still doing business.. Just in case you need an amp repair.. The company that purchased Classe I had a bad experience with them recently.. Forgot their name as of now.. About 1 1/2 years ago I’d sent my Classe in for repair because I was having a popping sound.. Thought for sure the amp was the problem. Turns out it wasn’t the amp.. So I had them just check it out to make sue everything was good while it was there and send it back.. I paid them.. all good.. Then 1 1/2 years later they charged my card again.. Without any notice.. Got it resolved through the bank but still, pretty shady business.. Kept my info stored then dinged it
I thought the Classe was the better amp.. But the company that bought Classe did some shady business practice.. Stored my credit card info when it was supposed to be 1 time use and then charged my card 1 1/2 years later without notification.. Not sure if its ok to name the company now even though I kind of did.. I'll PM you if you want it.. I guess maybe get the Classe amp but do not send it to "Classe" for any repairs unless you're ok with the above explanation..