Classe's New CP-800 Pre-amp/DAC. Impressions?

You keep positioning the CP-800 as a game changer, sound-wise, but in my experience with it in hours of listening I'm not buying it. I think the CP-800 is very good sounding, but so are a lot of other electronics lately. I didn't hear anything special.

Where *I do* think the CP-800 is a game-changer is in functionality. A great two-channel analog preamp with DACs for music servers, bass management, digital equalization, and a great user interface blows away most other high-end solid-state equipment. Frankly, I think it makes old-fashioned line-level preamps look sort of silly.

I agree that funtionality is paramount with this unit and going forward its connectivity, and applications are many. As I mentioned previously, I only compared it's sound with the previous units that I have owned and know well. There are many products on the market that probably sound as good as this unit, or even better sounding, but this is all subjective and it's to each individuals preference. What make more importance is that you audition products in your system. I have made a few purchases that I regretted by not audititoning them in MY system. I do agree that many line level preamps are limited in their funtionality and I am enjoying the fetures that don't seem to impact the overall sound, or at least what I know in my system.

CP-800 with USB works with ASIO?

Any one know when the Ethernet connectivity will be implemented and if it will be DNLA compliant?

Works with iPad, iPod touch (see page for specifics) and iPhone.
They even have a "how to" guide for those who may want to use their Mac Mini/ Apple Computer and PC as a music server.

Thinking a CP-800, a pair of CA-M600 amps, JL Audio Subs, B&W 802 Diamond floorstanders , Wireworld Cables, MacMini (loaded with PureMusic and thousands of songs) and a iPad would be a fine set-up with State of the Art sound..