Well articulated and solid bass. Good micro-dynamics. Overall well balanced presentation.

Very slight upper-midrange emphasis

Equipment Used:
Rega Planar 3
Sumo Athena as phono stage
Rega Planet
Adcom GFP 750 Preamp
Proac Response 1sc
Homemade Stereo Subwoofers w/12" NHT drivers

CD Source:
Shawn Colvin "A few small repairs",
Resphigi "Pines of Rome", Shaw, Atlanta Symphony
James Taylor "Hourglass"
Steely Dan "Two against Nature"
Enya "Watermark"
Analog Source:
Steely Dan AJA
Handel "Watermusic", Neville Mariner St Martin......

Compared to the Hafler, the improvement in bass articulation and midrange clarity was striking. Crisper, cleaner attacks, more space around the instruments and vocals. The Classe' has great detail in the upper treble registers. Female vocals were very clear, free of grain and harshness. A striking improvement over the amps I was using. Haven't auditioned any of the newer SS amps from Adcom, Rotel, etc, so have to reserve judgement on the highest rating. This is certainly an impressive piece.

Similar Products Used:

Hafler DH-500, SAE 2600,