Classe DR-25 worth buying?

I have a Classe Model 15. This was a nostalgia purchase for me as I had a DR-15 bought new. From the DR-15, I made the mistake and bought a CA-300. CA-300 has inferior midrange, searing treble and muddy bass.

The Model 15 sounds nothing like the DR-15 I owned. The DR-15 suffered from light weight bass. The Model 15 is an animal. This amp sounds so full and rohbust it makes the CA-300 sound anemic and sick.

What Rjhella said, I have upgraded most all my components but when I get to my amps (pair of 25) I seem to hang on to these. I have used these to drive Martin Logans and the 25 does it flawlessly. The rated power is what Classe says it is and yes they do have plenty of reserve, not true with alot of amps. Build quality is tops also. Happy Listening!

I have the Classe DR-25 and love it.

My system:
Audio Research LS-9
Theta David
Bel Canto DAC2
Transparent Super interconnects
Martin Logan SL3 speakers

The Martin Logans require a lot of power, and the Classe never fails to deliver. Additionally, the SL3 has a poorer integration of the stat and woofer than other Martin Logans, yet the Classe has such command over the woofer that I no longer notice the variation. Also, it's incredibly sweet on good recordings and extremely detailed, yet is forgiving enough to make very enjoyable music even on my old 80's CD's. I took a chance on the DR-25 because I got a great deal on Audiogon a while back and I'm pleased I did. I paid about 1200 plus shipping, and I imagine that with power hungry speakers it would best even top-rated amps such as the BAT VK-200. It certainly beat the later model Classe CA-150's that I tried with the SL3's at my dealers.

Wow, I didn't notice this old thread came back to life! I have been looking for an older Classe DR3 vhc for the Scintillas. That being said I am currently (good pun for Apogees) using a pair of Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000's which power the Scintillas well. Bob

In excellent condition and amazingly musical Classe audio DR 25 power ampliier with silver face plate
Designed by legendary Glen G

Though rated at 250w rms output its high current doubles into 4 ohms and power consumption is at max 2000w -
Currently set up for XLR balanced connection but can be changed to RCA inputs - by moving the jumpers inside

Sounds incredible driving Rega R9 s or NHT classic 4 s with Audionet MAP pre/pro running in pure analog balanced xlr mode thru Transperant super music link XL s
Audionet MAP has the award winning Audionet pre1 g2 full analog board in it and Classe dr 25 clearly distinguished the sonic improvement s across the spectrum from the Arcam c31 ( also in the pic) when compared - which proves how truthfully it amplifies the signal !!