New classe delta preamp and classe stereo amp?


Was wondering your thoughts on the newer Classe preamp and stereo amp combo vs something like the Accuphase E5000 integrated? Does anyone own this classe combo? It will be driving my older B&W 804S speakers and a rel t7x sub. I used to own the older classe cp500 and ca2200 amp. I have the E5000 right now and it sounds great, but just thinking of going back to seperates. Just a thought and some advice. I know the new classe is made in japan now. Thanks

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@joe2022 , was just wondering if the fans are loud or you can here them at all. Probably not from your response, which is a good thing. I guess behind the grate in front is a filter you can blow out or wash. You have the newest mono's, correct?

@hifihandyman Thanks, appreciate it.

@mike_in_nc thanks, not sure witch generation you are talking about. I had the older delta series, which had no fans. I'm sure the new ones are great. 

I have the Accupase E5000 and was thinking of trading it towards the new classe delta preamp and delta stereo amp. I thought I posted that in my original post, but I guess not.

@hifihandyman How do you like the dac in the pre amp? The one i'm thinking about, has the hdmi board installed. I would probably bypass most in the pre and just use it for 2.1 music  listening.

@fredrik222 According to classe, you can stick these in a cabinet because they have the fans. as long as the back of the cabinet is open. Have you ever pulled the front grille off the amp and look at the filter or blow it out?

 

@oldaudiophile That is the delta series I am talking about. There is no way for me to test them at home.I have the accuphase e5000 already and if I want to, I have the option to trade it in for the Delta pre and Delta stereo amp. I used to own the classe cp500 pre and ca2200 amp for 20 years. Got bored and got the accuphase e5000. It's great, just thinking of this option on the new stuff.

@skinzy Thanks, I used to have the older CA2200 & CP500 and loved them. Just got bored and wanted to try something new. Glad the new stuff is great too.