Classe Audio CT-SSP

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An audiophiles dream. A surround sound processor whose sound rivals preamps costing over ten thousands of dollars.
One of many glowing reviews. https://hometheaterreview.com/classe-ssp-800-av-preamp-reviewed/

The SSP-800 is a ten-channel preamp/processor, offering both balanced
and single-ended connections for all channels. Audio Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) is handled by Texas Instruments processors, which
operate in 64-bit double precision. Floating point arithmetic is used
for all audio signal calculations to ensure the most accurate results
possible. All bass management filters, level adjustments and parametric
EQ filters also benefit from the added precision. Two DSPs, each rated
at 2800 MIPS (Million Instructions per Second) provide HD Audio decoding
and the power to handle a vast array of post processing features at
full resolution. 6 Rating because red light cover needs replacing. I have a replacement but have not installed it. If it was installed I would rate it a 7.
Inputs and outputs:
HDMI 1.4 5 in / 2 out
Component 2 in / 1 out
Composite 2 in
COAX 4 in / 1 out
Optical 4 in / 1 out
Analog XLR 1 pair in / 5 pair out
Analog RCA 1 set 7.1 in / 2 pair in / 5 pair out
DC trigger out 2
IR 1 in / 1 out
CAN Bus 1 in / 1 out
USB 1
RS-232 1

Video measurements:
Input impedance 75 ohms Composite / component
Output impedance 75 ohms Component
HDMI Fully 1.4 compliant supporting ARC, HEC, 3D video up to 1080p @ 24 fps, 36-bit deep color and xvYCC

Audio measurements:
Maximum output level 8vrms
Single ended 15vrms
Balanced Maximum input level 2vrms