Thank you from everyone at classé, Classé design philosophy, Single circuit design – Classe Audio SSP-30 MKII User Manual

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Thank You From Everyone At Classé

Thank you for purchasing the Classé Audio SSP-30 MKII Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor.

We take great pride in offering components that combine exceptional sonic performance and long-term reliability.

To do that, we have invested in extraordinary design and manufacturing facilities. We trust that you will enjoy your

purchase for many years to come.


Classé Design

Philosophy

All of our components benefit from the same rigorous design goal: All Classé products must reproduce music with the
harmonic and spatial integrity typical of fine instruments as heard in a live performance or in the recording studio.


Single Circuit Design

To this end, we make extensive use of carefully optimized versions of the same basic circuit precisely matched to specific

power requirements. This means that all Classé line level components and power amplifiers benefit from years of

refinement. However, our efforts do not stop here.

Listening: The Critical Design Element

Once we determine general circuit values for a particular application, we listen carefully while exchanging and mixing

different parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PC boards, etc.) and adjusting specific operating voltages within proper

engineering ranges.

Extended Real-World Lifespan

Every Classé component, even the most affordable, benefits from our painstaking approach to design parameters. The

result is an optimum balance between the often-conflicting demands of exceptional performance and long-term

reliability. Our most expensive components gain from even tighter tolerance parts and highly segmented and

exceptionally robust power supplies with large reserve-current capabilities.

Our Pride in Manufacturing, Your Pride in Ownership.

We build all of our components to the highest possible standards. From multi-layer glass-epoxy circuit

boards, the full sized power-supplies, and the massive faceplates, every Classé product is a tribute to

both the science and art of sound reproduction. We hope that you derive as much pleasure and

satisfaction in using your Classé unit as we did in producing it.

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