Classé Delta preamplifier

Classé Delta PRE - the foundation for the perfect system

The new Delta Pre is designed to be connected to all kinds of sources, and at the same time it ensures a perfect reproduction of the signal, whether it is analogue or digital. The advantage of a dedicated preamplifier is that it has far better prerequisites for delivering a clean and controlled signal to the power amplifier, and the Delta PRE does this with the utmost precision. A precision that has recently meant that Delta PRE and Deltra STEREO have won StereoNET's award as pre/power amplifier of the year.

The sound is classic Classé, and that means you can safely rely on the Delta PRE as your source of sonic truth. It is a very powerful, natural and three-dimensional image, but despite the big sound, Delta PRE manages to involve you in the music, so that you get really close to the musician. This is due, among other things, to the fact that delta PRE offers a high level of detail and imaging that is only possible because the preamplifier has an incredibly low level of noise and distortion. Because the low noise and distortion level makes it possible to hear all the fine details, so the music has many more layers and is much clearer.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Powerful, natural and three-dimensional sound image
• A master of rhythm, tempo and speed
• Incredibly low noise level and distortion
• 0.25 dB volume step ensures full control over the sound level
• DAC with re-cockling and without jitter
• High performance MC/MM phono stage with two inputs
• Vibration absorbing feet
• Luxurious and anodized aluminum cabinet

A preamplifier in full control

Compared to its predecessor CP-800, the new Delta PRE offers a completely new circuit with shorter signal paths and better isolation of the sensitive circuits. The power supply has also been upgraded, so that it now consists of a linear power supply for the analog circuit, and an improved switch-mode power supply for the digital circuits.

If you are into classical music, the Delta PRE is an obvious choice because of its large, natural and faithful reproduction of the music. But there's another reason the Delta PRE is a great match for classical music, and that's because of its volume control. Deltra PRE's volume can be adjusted in steps of 0.25 dB, and this ensures that you can hear classical music at exactly the sound level for which the recording is intended.

Magnificent design

Although the Delta PRE is packed with functions, the front panel is incredibly minimalistic and elegant. That's because Classé has developed a 2" touchscreen that makes fine-tuning the Delta PRE's many settings a breeze. With the touchscreen, Classé has removed all the distracting buttons, leaving only the power button, volume control, a headphone jack and a USB input. .

Every detail has been perfected on the Delta range, and this also means that it all had to be assembled at one of the best and most recognized assembly factories in the world. In this way, Classé has achieved a perfect harmony between a minimalist design and an exceptional acoustic performance.

Reviews:

StereoNET - Pre/Power Amplifier of the Year - click here .
The Absolute Sound - click here .
Hi-Fi News - click here .
StereoTimes - click here .
Soundstage Australia - click here .