Classe CAV-75 Theater Amplifier - Bargain

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This well made Canadian amplifier is built like no other Chinese amplifier in this price range.

From the heavy steel chassis to the thick aluminum faceplate - this unit just FEELS like quality.

We just perfumed a full service on this amplifier by changing all the capacitors in the output boards. This is a labor intensive endeavor which will ensure smooth operation for many years to come.

Cosmetically this piece is a bit rough - there are scratches in the faceplate and chassis, but rest assured the internals are great.

Please see the last photo in this listing for a full technical specifications breakdown.

Our Testing Process for Amplifiers (Solid State) at SkyFi:

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure there are no signs of stress or aging. Capacitors are checked for telltale sings of bulging or leaking, resistors are checked for signs of overheating or cracking, and transistors are checked for signs of stress or damage.

We then power up the unit carefully and run a simple 1k sine wave while monitoring the output on an oscilloscope for signs of distortion or noise. Finally, we run the amplifier to its full rated power into the appropriate resistive load provided by our Sencore amplifier tester. If there is an issue, it will usually be noticeable at this point. If everything reads clean, we will often test for THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) measured by our Keithley distortion meter, and compare it against the original manufacturers specifications. The amplifier then remains powered on to "burn in" on our test bench for a few hours to make sure there are no heat related issues. If there are balanced inputs available they will be also be tested.

Final testing involves pushing actual music thorough the amplifier. We've learned over time that some issues are only noticeable to a trained ear while listening to familiar source material. Our test bench has reference vintage Kef speakers that we're very familiar with which quickly reveal any discrepancies. Some amplifiers will then move into our listening room where they are tested with our in-house reference speakers of choice.

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