what do you think of this?

[drallan]

Hi,
I am interested in your thoughts as i have a Classe combo in mind.
CDP-502, SSP-800, CA-5200 x 2, bi-amped to my B&W SIG 800 with remaining six channels hooked to surround.

[style]

Hi drallan,

I have see a sistem with 2 CA5200 (one over the other) in bi.amp to drive a 5x B&W800D. pre was SSP800.
(attention bi.amp horizontal / vertical) !!!!

The Cdp502 is overpriced....go see others player!!

GREAT!!!

Omar

[hifiguymi]

One of the regular posters here, RebelMan, had a CDP-202, which has the same analog stage and the CDP-502, and sold it when he ordered his SSP-800. I believe he thought the performance was very similar so if you wanted to stick with a Classe DVD player, I'd look at the CDT-300 and use the DACs and analog stage in the SSP-800. You could use the extra money to get a pair of CA-M400s and a single CA-5200, if you are planning on a 7.1 system, instead of a pair of CA-5200s. The CA-M400s are better sounding than the CA-x200 amps and would be better than bi-amping in my opinion. If you are going to have a 5.1 system then get a CA-3200 in place of the CA-5200.

[sikoniko]

One of the regular posters here, RebelMan, had a CDP-202, which has the same analog stage and the CDP-502, and sold it when he ordered his SSP-800. I believe he thought the performance was very similar so if you wanted to stick with a Classe DVD player, I'd look at the CDT-300 and use the DACs and analog stage in the SSP-800. You could use the extra money to get a pair of CA-M400s and a single CA-5200, if you are planning on a 7.1 system, instead of a pair of CA-5200s. The CA-M400s are better sounding than the CA-x200 amps and would be better than bi-amping in my opinion. If you are going to have a 5.1 system then get a CA-3200 in place of the CA-5200.

I agree completely with this.

the other question I would have is why go Classe at all for DVD playback? Since you were looking at the CD-502, I think its safe to assume that you want good 2 ch playback. I'd really recommend that you look into a digital playback medium. The convenience of your entire catalog at your fingertips is well worth it - and you will be hard-pressed to notice a difference between transports.

There are a number of options out there... The logitech, Sonos, AppleTV, MacMini and a few I am sure I am forgetting (knowingly left out the sooloos because I think its overpriced and doesn't offer value for what it costs.)

Then you can look into BD players for DVD and BD playback. BD players are quite good performers at upscaling SD DVD's.

[drallan]

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered 2 x CA-400, 1 x CA-5200, SP-800 and CDT-300.
Sooo excited!

[wettou]

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered 2 x CA-400, 1 x CA-5200, SP-800 and CDT-300. Sooo excited!

Hope you got a great deal in this economy they should:T What speakers do you have :B

[garak]

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered 2 x CA-400, 1 x CA-5200, SP-800 and CDT-300.
Sooo excited!

Wow that was quick. I'm glad you were able to pull the trigger so quickly. I also agree with the others, and I think you've put together an excellent system. :T

[drallan]

My wife bought me new 800 Signatures for my BD. They were sitting in a B&W warehouse for awhile unsold. She opened up a can of worms without knowing it. After hearing a similar setup, we knew we were in trouble. Our current Denon 4308 just didn't cut it.

[wettou]

My wife bought me new 800 Signatures for my BD. They were sitting in a B&W warehouse for awhile unsold. She opened up a can of worms without knowing it. After hearing a similar setup, we knew we were in trouble. Our current Denon 4308 just didn't cut it.

Whoa, you should cherish your wife congratulations! :T

[Classe4me]

Quote:
Originally Posted by drallan
Thanks for the replies. I just ordered 2 x CA-400, 1 x CA-5200, SP-800 and CDT-300. Sooo excited!


Congrats to you on an amazing system that you are sure to enjoy thoroughly.

I wish I was in a position to have three monoblocks to run my three fronts and see how it could or would bring them to life.

The CA-5200 would make a great piece to use to complete the system to a 7.1 set-up. I am thinking that perhaps I would be better suited to take future upgrade monies to look into the SSP-800 since it seems that the common consensus is that it is so much better than the SSP-600. I would love to find one that is slightly used and also want to know that I would be able to enjoy the upgrade if and when it comes out. That or wait until the upgrade is available at release and everybody that had to have one already has theirs and find a dealer that will give me a discount to make the purchase worthwhile and affordable.

I do know that if I do ever make that upgrade that it will put my mini-split heat pump to the test in the summer because right now with just the CA-5200 and the 60" Elite and what little heat the SSP-600 and CDP-502 puts out will increase my family room temperature by a good 10 degrees on a summer day with a full day of watching and/or listening.

[planitismetal]

Quote:
Originally Posted by drallan
Thanks for the replies. I just ordered 2 x CA-400, 1 x CA-5200, SP-800 and CDT-300. Sooo excited!


Congrats to you on an amazing system that you are sure to enjoy thoroughly.

I wish I was in a position to have three monoblocks to run my three fronts and see how it could or would bring them to life.

I wish I will be married with a wife like "drallan" 's ;x( ;x( ;x( ;x(