Although I can't comment directly on the sound of the BC3, I can comment on the sound of the BC3000 (which uses the same GALATEA power supply) in my opinion this is one of the finest sounding (overall) pre-amps that I've had the pleasure of using. I've listened to the BC21, and although it's good, the BC3 and 3000 are in another realm altogether.
I'm running the 3000 with a pair of BC8 mono's and continue to be impressed with the sheer listenability of this combo.
Yup.. my handle is "Bigpoppakrell" .. but guess what? the Krell is GONE..and the music is BACK !
So.. to help with the original question of this string, I would suggest that if you do decide to go for a BC3 make sure you can get the Galatea power supply, it really does make a BIG difference to the pre amp.
As for mating with a Classe amp, it should work pretty well. If you really want to enjoy the pre-amp though, have a listen to the BC26 power amp (or better still the BC8's), it was the amp that made me realize that the Krell had to go...
Cheers !
I'm running the 3000 with a pair of BC8 mono's and continue to be impressed with the sheer listenability of this combo.
Yup.. my handle is "Bigpoppakrell" .. but guess what? the Krell is GONE..and the music is BACK !
So.. to help with the original question of this string, I would suggest that if you do decide to go for a BC3 make sure you can get the Galatea power supply, it really does make a BIG difference to the pre amp.
As for mating with a Classe amp, it should work pretty well. If you really want to enjoy the pre-amp though, have a listen to the BC26 power amp (or better still the BC8's), it was the amp that made me realize that the Krell had to go...
Cheers !