http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/ Engadget HD Comments for Classé SSP-800 AV pre/pro ships, sans video processing and lossless support http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/Jul 8th 2009 8:57PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/Jul 8th 2009 9:38PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/Jul 8th 2009 11:10PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/
Regarding the AVPA1HDCI, can anyone give a single reason why it would sound better than the Classe? Denon has never had a track record of making high fidelity equipment, and DM Holdings has made Marantz its High End line, so why would I choose the Denon over the Classe again?]]>Jul 8th 2009 10:57PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/
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Point 1 - The SSP-800 shipped last year!

Point 2 - The Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA decoding will be a free upgrade with the new chip in August.

Point 3 - Despite Classe being very high end, like most boutique companies, they are very small. Licensing fees are expensive, they are not Onkyo or Denon who sell millions of $300 mass market receivers, making them able to add the latest "bells and whistles".

Point 4 - As someone who has the SSP-800, it walks circles all over the Denon AVP in terms of fidelity. I auditioned the Denon, and it was good, but the Classe was more musical and less sterile. The Denon is for those who want the latest bells and whistles. The Classe is for those who value fidelity.

Point 5 - How the hell did you guys miss that this prepro has been on the market for like a year???? Better do some actual research in your articles next time, this is embarrassing.]]>Jul 9th 2009 2:16AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/
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At $2600, it is an absolute steal! You can find it at Ebay brand new for $1600 no problem.]]>Jul 11th 2009 12:57AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/07/08/classe-ssp-800-av-pre-pro-ships-sans-video-processing-and-lossl/
Do you want a 'made to a minimum standard' model that will be bettered by a slightly 'better' model in 6 months time, or do you want a free upgrade to your state of the art system that will mean it still the best at the end of the year.

I used to love my Meridian gear. I was just blown away what a jump up this was.
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