jdeaton0622

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Classe SSP-800 - Time to move on?
^^^^Regarding ARC and the SSP-800. I did get it to work most of the time but only with a Best Buy brand Insignia LCD TV. When I switched to a newer larger Samsung, I lost ARC functionality. I think the ARC concept,at least in it’s early form, was ... 
Classe Amps
Sorry to hear you’re having problems hifirookie. My amplifier repair experience with Classé in late 2016 could not have been more different from yours. Curious did you send you amp back tot he factory in Quebec?   This website http://www.bwgroupsu... 
Amp upgrade / Did Classe go out of business
Regarding the question of Classe's demise, rumors of Classe's death were premature.  Yeah!"On the eve of CES 2018, Sound United today announced that it has acquired Classé Audio, the Canadian maker of high-performance AV components." https://www.... 
Best used five-channel amp?
I purchased a pristine Classe CA 5300 Delta series amp to go with my Classe SSP 800 about 3 years ago for $4900 .  I would think 300 X 5 should be enough for nearly any home theater. It certainly is plenty in my case.  I love the sound, but truth ... 
McIntosh Mx151 vs. Krell Foundation vs Arcam AV 860
Like mcgal, my experience with Arcam won't be repeated.  I went through two AVR 600's.  One died, both were very buggy. 
Classe SSP-800 - Time to move on?
I won’t be moving on anytime soon. My Chinese made HDMI 1.4 spec SSP 800 and CA-5300 were purchased used in January 2015 for roughly half their new list price. So, I have only 3 years of service. The sound quality for both music and movies is e... 
Usher DMD tweeter upgrade: worth it?
I purchased my beryllium Usher CP 8571’s used back in May of 2014. I am very pleased with their performance. To complete a home theater set-up, I went in search of a local USA Usher dealer. The only one I could find was Fred at Katli Audio. From F...