CLASSÉ DELTA PRE MK II HIGH-END PREAMPLIFIER LAUNCHED

Classé has launched their new preamplifier, the Classé Delta Pre MK II.

Built on the proven platform of its predecessor, the Delta PRE Mk II introduces an all-new and extensively upgraded digital front-end.

CLASSÉ DELTA PRE MK II

Able to receive high-resolution digital audio in a wide variety of formats and from multiple digital sources, both connected and streamed, Classé says the upgrade means the Delta PRE Mk II is now “one of the most versatile and capable digitally enabled preamplifiers in its class”.

HEOS BUILT-IN STREAMING

The most notable addition to the new PRE Mk II is the introduction of HEOS, the streaming and multiroom platform also used by Denon and Marantz components. This means the Delta PRE Mk II can stream music from Amazon Music, TIDAL HiFi Plus, Deezer, Pandora and much more. DLNA and Roon Ready support endows the Classé with equal flexibility when streaming from a NAS drive, while even the front panel USB-A and rear panel USB-B sockets can be used to connect local music sources. The Delta PRE Mk II will handle all popular audiophile-orientated music formats including WAV, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, DSD and even MQA.

INPUTS

Everyday and occasional music listening is also readily supported thanks to the provision of both AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect compatibility. And ther is a range of inputs, both analogue and digital, already provided for as part of the Delta PRE Mk II’s design. TV users can even opt for a 4K-compatible HDMI switch option at an additional cost, making reference grade Hi-Fi sound quality the centrepiece of your living room.

UPGRADE KIT ENSURES COMPATIBILITY FOR EXISTING CLASSÉ OWNERS

Owners of older generation Delta PRE units can also benefit from the performance enhancements available in the new PRE Mk II by upgrading their existing PRE to Mk II specification. The separately available Upgrade Kit ($3000) can be fitted by certified Classé service centres across the world.

CLASSE DELTA PRE MK II FEATURES

2x XLR and 2x RCA inputs, 2x Phono (MM/MC) inputs

5x XLR and 5x RCA outputs

Ethernet, 2x USB, 1x AES/EBU, 3x coaxial and 3x optical digital inputs

Optional HDMI board with 4x HDMI inputs and 1x output, with 4K support

Dual 32-bit / 384kHz AKM AK4497EQ DACs running in Differential Mono mode

High-resolution support up to PCM 384 kHz/32 bit, DSD 512 and MQA

Streaming from Spotify, AirPlay 2, Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, Roon, TIDAL HiFI Plus and more, with HEOS® built-in

Selectable frequency, slope and tone control plus advanced five-band digital-domain parametric EQ

Headphone output

CLASSE DELTA PRE MK II PRICE

The Classé Delta Pre MK II is available now for $12,000 | €12,000 | £11,000

Upgrade Delta PRE to Mk II for $3000 | €3000 | £2600

It will be on show at the Montreal Audio Fest, March 22nd – March 24th.

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