• DCS Puccini SACD and Clock

    •⁠  Overview – The dCS Puccini SACD and Clock, released in 2008, is a high-end SACD/CD player paired with an external master clock, delivering reference-level digital playback using dCS Ring DAC technology.

    •⁠  Ring DAC Architecture – Built around dCS’s proprietary Ring DAC topology, the system ensures ultra-low jitter, exceptional linearity, and remarkable transparency across both Red Book CD and high-resolution SACD playback.

    •⁠  Master Clock Integration – The dedicated Puccini U-Clock enhances timing precision by providing a stable word clock reference, reducing phase noise and improving spatial accuracy, micro-detail retrieval, and overall dynamic coherence.

    •⁠  Specifications – Supports CD and SACD playback, Ring DAC conversion, upsampling capability, AES/EBU and SPDIF digital inputs, Word Clock I/O, extremely low jitter architecture, and balanced XLR analogue outputs.

    •⁠  Dimensions – Each chassis measures approximately 461 mm wide × 92 mm high × 406 mm deep, maintaining a full-width premium enclosure designed for vibration resistance and rack integration.

    •⁠  Weight – The player weighs approximately 18 kg, while the master clock adds around 10 kg, reflecting heavy shielding, precision clock modules, and robust internal power supplies.

  • Pro-Ject 2 Xperience Turntable

    Product Overview – The Pro-Ject 2 Xperience Turntable, released around 2006, is a belt-drive audiophile turntable designed to deliver low-noise vinyl playback with a rigid chassis and precision engineering focus.

    Sound Performance – Known for clean transients, stable imaging, and low mechanical coloration, this design emphasizes speed accuracy and tonal neutrality, appealing to listeners seeking an honest, musically balanced analogue presentation.

    Build Philosophy – The Pro-Ject 2 Xperience Turntable features a mass-loaded MDF plinth and decoupled motor system, reducing vibration transfer while maintaining excellent pitch stability and long-term mechanical reliability.

    Specifications – Equipped with a 9-inch carbon-fiber tonearm, precision belt drive, electronic speed change for 33/45 RPM, and an acrylic platter that improves resonance control and platter inertia.

    Dimensions – Measures approximately 460 mm (W) × 120 mm (H) × 340 mm (D), offering a full-size footprint suitable for dedicated hi-fi racks and stable turntable platforms.

    Weight – Weighs roughly 8.5 kg, providing sufficient mass for vibration damping while remaining manageable for careful setup and isolation tuning.

  • Classe CP50 Preamp and CA150 Power Amplifier

    Reference Heritage – Classe CP50 Preamp and CA150 Power Amplifier, released in the late 1990s, combine solid state Class A/AB design with refined Canadian engineering, delivering authoritative control, tonal neutrality, and long-term musical satisfaction.

    Preamplifier Performance – The CP50 preamplifier is renowned for its low-noise architecture, discrete circuitry, and transparent gain stages, offering excellent channel separation and a natural, unforced presentation across analog sources.

    Power Amplifier Authority – The CA150 stereo power amplifier provides high-current solid state Class AB operation, maintaining composure into difficult speaker loads while preserving midrange clarity, dynamic headroom, and tight, controlled bass response.

    Specifications – Power output is rated at approximately 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, doubling into 4 ohms, with wide bandwidth, high damping factor, and stable operation into demanding loudspeakers.

    Dimensions – Classe CP50 Preamp and CA150 Power Amplifier. CP50 measures approximately 483 mm (W) × 76 mm (H) × 330 mm (D), while CA150 measures roughly 483 mm (W) × 178 mm (H) × 406 mm (D), suitable for standard hi-fi racks.

    Weight – CP50 weighs about 8 kg, while the CA150 weighs approximately 29 kg, reflecting substantial power supply design, heavy transformers, and rigid chassis construction for vibration control and thermal stability.

  • ProJect RPM 9.2 Evolution Carbon Belt-Drive Turntable

    Product Overview – The ProJect RPM 9.2 Evolution Carbon Belt-Drive Turntable, released in 2012, features a mass-loaded design, decoupled motor system, and carbon-fiber components for exceptional speed stability and low-resonance vinyl playback.

    Precision Engineering – Its inverted ceramic main bearing and outboard motor reduce mechanical noise, while the heavy acrylic platter provides consistent rotational accuracy for a highly detailed, rhythmically stable analogue presentation.

    Tonearm Performance – Outfitted with the 9cc Evolution carbon tonearm, the RPM 9.2 ensures superior rigidity, low resonance, and accurate tracking with modern MC or MM cartridges for maximized resolution.

    Vibration Control – The ProJect RPM 9.2 Evolution Carbon Belt-Drive Turntable three magnetic feet and sandwich construction chassis significantly suppress external vibrations, improving clarity, bass definition, and imaging precision during demanding passages.

    Dimensions – Approx. 480 mm (W) × 330 mm (D) × 185 mm (H), designed as a compact yet mass-optimized platform for high-performance analogue playback systems.

    Weight – Around 16 kg, enabling excellent mechanical stability through a heavy platter, rigid carbon structure, and resonance-controlled chassis.

  • Goldnote DS10 and PSU10

    Goldnote DS10 and PSU10 – The Goldnote DS10 and PSU10 deliver a high-end DAC/streamer with a dedicated external linear power supply, offering enhanced dynamics, lower noise and superior musical refinement for advanced audiophile systems.

    DAC Architecture & Streaming Platform – The Goldnote DS10 uses a premium AKM converter, advanced clocking and Roon-Ready streaming, providing smooth tonality, precise detail retrieval and stable high-resolution playback across modern digital sources.

    External Power Upgrade Performance – The PSU10 employs a multi-rail linear supply with ultra-low-noise voltage regulation, significantly improving the DS10’s transient behaviour, micro-detail resolution and overall soundstage stability.

    Connectivity & System Flexibility – With USB, coaxial, optical, Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0 and analogue output options, the Goldnote DS10 and PSU10 integrate seamlessly into hybrid digital systems requiring broad format support and low-jitter signal management.

    Product Dimensions – The Goldnote DS10 measures approx. 200 mm (W) × 80 mm (H) × 260 mm (D), while the PSU10 shares a matching footprint for uniform stacking and optimal power isolation.

    Product Weight – DS10 weighs around 3.5 kg and the PSU10 approx. 4 kg, with both units benefiting from rigid chassis construction that improves mechanical grounding and reduces noise.

Classe Audio is a Canadian high-end audio manufacturer recognised for its focus on refined sound quality, understated industrial design, and system coherence. The brand has long prioritised musical balance and long-term listening comfort over exaggerated presentation.

Classé amplifiers and source components are engineered for durability and stable performance, with designs that age gracefully as systems evolve. As a result, pre-owned Classé equipment remains attractive to audiophiles seeking sophisticated electronics with lasting value.

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