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This Classe Sigma SSP (original retail was $5000) is incredibly suitable for use in a high-end STEREO system, 2-channel with the capability to do home theater. This is an incredible pre-amp and would not be wasted in a STEREO only setup. This is close to 90% of the new Classe Delta Pre that is $10k right now, same basic software, same basic hardware - BUT this one can do surround if you want. When this was new, it was very close to the Delta surround unit at the time, actually the Sigma had a better S/N ratio than the Delta product. One owner and well cared for and is in nearly new condition. I have cleaned the unit, upgraded the firmware to the newest version. I also reset the unit to factory defaults. Spent several days learning it inside and out and can provide installation help if you need it. The newest firmware has all the improvements of the 4k unit, except the 4k video board. Inputs include 7 HDMI, 3 Coax digital, 2 optical digital, 1 computer USB input, 1 Balanced input, 2 RCA analog inputs. Outputs include Front L/R Balanced, 5.1 RCA outputs with 2 RCA outputs that are configurable for rear surround, Dolby Height and several others (see manual). The HDMI inputs support ARC (audio return channel) from your smart TV sound. There is an ethernet jack for connection to the network, but no wireless. You can use an ethernet cable, an access point, or a network bridge. If you need help figuring that out, let me know. Once on the network, you can use Apple Airplay, or DLNA to access files on your network connected computer or NAS. This is one incredible sounding preamplifier and it betters my Parasound P6 preamp... it should as it was much more expensive. If you only want 2-channel stereo, this is a great buy in a preamp. The DAC is excellent, and it also has a complete analog bypass. It even has a mode that passes the signal through so your source controls the volume, bypassing even the preamp section. You can configure the video pass-through to work with multiple inputs, so you can listen to music while watching a video source. The bass management is first-rate and the parametric equalizer nine fully adjustable bands with frequency, gain, and Q (width). For home theater, it is great up to 7.1 and does all the surround formats except Atmos. It will do 5.1 and height channels, it will do some other configurations as well. I am a BIG believer in 5.1 with QUALITY speaker set... more is not better and if you are into this level of equipment, you probably agree with me. This is a one owner, pristine preamp, it is smaller than most pre-pros which makes it ideal to be used as a stereo preamp. Please contact me with any questions. Includes: Original box for shipping, most of the original foam, will make what is missing. Classe USB drive (manual), Remote control, power cord. Missing only are the rack ear covers, small plates that cover the rack screws if you mount it in a rack. If reasonably local, I am available for installation and setup at a very reasonable rate.
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