Is Classe CA-200 a good buy?

Im thinking about getting one, Is it worth it? How does it compare with Mark Levinsons or Krells? Im using Magnapans 2.7's Enough power?

mrchucky08-23-2000 4:08pm

pops Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,275 posts 08-23-2000 at 11:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely - great amp, I have one and compared it to several others. Don't get caught up in model changes - it was a stereophile class B (if that means anything to you). Besides, according to an e-mail I received from Classe the specs are identical so what's different? I think it is a great amp IMO.
charlie4350 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 08-24-2000 at 12:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Classe builds a fine amplifier and if suited to you tastes is an exceptional buy. Very smooth, but too smooth for my tastes. I chose Levinson. A good friend of mine (I used to sell audio gear 15 yrs ago with) works at Carefre in Hanover, MA. Anyway he met the owner of Classe and sells a ton on their product. Even the owner of Classe admitted to the superiority of Levinson. But this is about Classe, and it's good stuff. Very smooth and terrific midrange.
jsbail Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 368 posts 08-24-2000 at 02:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I bought a used "97" ca-200. Great detail. Very deep soundstage. I also bought a used Bryston 4bst. The Bryston was a little better in bass but was no where near as refined, so I sold it for what I paid. I think Levinson is better but costs at least twice as much for a 200 watt model.