Classe CT-SSP 800 Pre/Pro--current version--price lowered for the holidays

CLASSE CT-SSP Surround Sound Processor, latest version, 3.02 (there is an optional upgrade to 3.1, which I have not downloaded because it "fixes" problems I haven't had)

This is the rack mountable version of the SSP-800--same internally in all respects as that standard bearing pre/processor. It can also be mounted on a shelf.
I am the second owner, but was told that the unit is about 5 years old, and was made in Canada, not China.
This is the most current version with the Dual-DSP upgrade, supporting all surround formats up through Dolby TRUE-HD and DTS Master Audio, and five HDMI 1.4 Inputs.

Nearly new appearance, only some minor marks on the top plate near the back edge. All functions operate perfectly and the unit sounds fantastic, and the picture is great. Considered by many reviewers to be the best sounding pre/processor made. Includes sophisticated five band digital parmetric equalization.

From the Classe website:
The surround sound processor is the core of a high-end home theater system. It is the conduit through which all source signals flow and it performs the critical tasks of decoding various audio formats, converting digital signals to analog, and then pre-amplifying the analog signals in as pure a manner as possible.

It must allow high definition video to pass through uncorrupted. A surround sound processor can either limit or gloriously reveal the full potential of every component in the home theater system. Proliferation of the latest high-definition audio and video technologies served as the inspiration for a new challenge: the creation of the definitive SSP—a surround sound processor to set the standard for the high definition era. The result is the SSP-800, Classé’s statement preamp/processor.

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....

In addition to high performance, quality and technology, the SSP-800 offers the flexibility to handle a wide range of real world applications. Its ten-channel design creates the possibility of configuring two channels for additional subwoofers, as mirrors of the front left and right channels for bi-amplifying, or delivering audio to a separate room or system. Five-band manual parametric equalization is provided for each of the ten channels to help tune the system to its environment. Menu driven front panel controls allow a high degree of customization for an ideal user experience.

Audioholics Review: http://www.audioholics.com/av-preamp-processor-reviews/classe-ssp-800-review

Rating is due to age, not condition.

From a non-smoking home.

Will ship to USA.
Includes:
All accessories, including manual, rack mount rails and hardware, original box, but missing the footers for shelf mounting
Classe CT-SSP box.
Buyer to pay all shipping costs.
I'm highly motivated to sell, but will ignore all low ball offers--this is aleady a bargain compared to both the blue book price and to the current market.