Classe preamps

I have the classe 6 preamp and think they represent great value at $1000 or less on the used market. I talked to classe about their more recent models, of the ones you mentioned they seemed to prefer the 47.5 over the 30 45 or 50.

I have a Classe Model DR-4 that I purchased new around 8 years ago and had it upgraded to a model 4 around 6 years ago. I had a tube preamp before that and I have been very satisfied with the sound of the Classe. It is built like a tank and all of the switches and features have worked flawlessly to date. It drives 20ft interconnects with no problem. The only problem I have had has been a ground loop hum that was easily solved with a cheater plug.

The 2 newest generation of Classe product are of questionable quality.The old dr series r good i would try to find them. I owned a Classe cdp1 cd player and ecounted continious problems and sound quality was 5 out of 10. I would look for a different front end than classe

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.