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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


ei001h
oem-wheels
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it was Classe
ei001h OP
275 posts
 
oem-wheels

Can you please clarify why you would pick Parasound over classe? Classe is still very much in business. Is your reason only because they charged your card twice ? 
oem-wheels
196 posts
 
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.. 
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