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Classe vs. Sonic Frontiers

I currently own a Classe 5 Pre and power combo. I am wondering if changing the pre to a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 or greater would be a huge improvement. Also would be interested in the phono 1 to replace the internal phono in the Classe. If anyone has experience using Sonic and Classe let me know what your findings are. I am powering Proac speakers with this setup.
alun
alun OP
181 posts
 
O.K thanks again everyone. The response seems unanimous. The line 1 is a steal!!! Now, how do I know that it will drive my Classe amp? I am unfamillier w/tubes and I heard that one must match pre-power carefully. Any ideas?
jsbail
368 posts
 
I have a Classe 200 and sf line 1 and they work great together. SF preamps will match well with most solid state amps.
kkeyser
3 posts
 
I wouldn't worry about any SF tube preamp driving your Classe amp. I've used both a SFL2 and SF Line 3 to drive a Classe CA400 and both were/are fantastic... Kent
7p62mm
97 posts
 
I am not familiar with Classe's products. I love my SF line 3. I never think that I am missing anything when I listen to it. The price is also great. I use it along with a Krell KSA 200S to drive a pair of Ohm Walsh 300's. I am curious as to how it stacks up against a good SS unit as I have no experience with SS preamps.
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