Classe preamps

I used a DR4 pre for years and never heard a peep out of it other than music. Before buying, I also auditioned the DR5 and DR6. I actually preferred the 4 despite the fact that it was the least expensive of the bunch. I don't know how it works now, but at that time Classe gave a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.

I own Classe amp, preamp, and cd players after auditioning several other brands. (Models: CA-300, CP 47.5, CDP 1.5) The longer I play these units the more I like them. On AudioReview.com there are several negative reviews on Classe CD players; in my experience you can safely ignore them. The most common problem was a tracking error in the laser pickup. I have played literally hundreds of CDs in my CDP 1.5 and have yet to encounter a single tracking error. Classe informed me the problem was fixed over a year ago (my CD player was purchased in 8/2000). The CA 300 amp is the jewel of the bunch. Classe has a very smooth sound with thundering bass. I've tested my amp in a couple of different systems, and each time the Classe outperforms other brands, IMHO. Customer service has thus far been very good.

I have a Classe CP-60 that I use w/ a Wadia 860x,Classe' CAM-350s and Dynaudio Confidence 5s. I have tried the Wadia direct, some tube preamps and other SS preamps and stuck with the Classe'. I like their preamps. Many people don't like them because they are "'tweeners" not as dry and analytical as some SS and not as "warm" ( inaccurate) as some tubes. I suggest that you look at one of the Classe integrateds for your needs