CLASSE - Great amps or highly flawed?

In 1992, I purchased one of the last Classe' Tens (125wpc) designed by the legendary Dave Reich, whose amps bore the designation DR. The last DRs--DR-10, DR-15 and DR-25 (Ten, Fifteen and Twenty-Five)--are still considered some of the best-sounding ever to come out of Lachine or elsewhere. The DR-10 continues to drive our system, while speakers, preamps, CD players, transports, DACs, tuners, wire and cable, and accessories have come and gone. There've been many other amps in the house for extended audition as a possible replacement. Except for two, one SS, the other tubed, and both costing 7-8 times the DR-10, none have equaled the Classe' in OVERALL presentation or have been better in enough areas to warrant a change. This includes a number of later and latest Classe' amps. The remainder of our system: Avalon Arcus, c-j 14LS/Mullard, Accuphase CD player and tuner, Luminous Audio Technology ICs, Symo speaker cable, Shunyata Viper PCs and Hydra. When a better OVERALL amp is available to me at a reasonable price, I'll most definitely consider buying it. Until then, the venerable DR-10 stays.

Guys stop the argument. Don't compare cheap classe with more expensive one. Even with the same circuit, it will never sound the same. Try the Classe fifteen and tell me what you think. Read the reviews. Stereophile. Thanks.

Will get back to you next week.

Are you all on dope (mr. Hand)

 Classe amps are amazing! 
If you have the coin, jump on a nice pair of blocs or a stereo amp. 

They were my first choice last year, but when the 650W McCormack DNA-750's showed up, for an amazing price, THAT was a no brainer!!!!  I do plan on a pair of Classe amps before the dirt nap.