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I was contemplating buying a used one of these as a foundation for a 2-channel system that will eventually grow to a 5.1 HT/audio system but I have 2 questions I'm hoping someone can answer.1.) My understanding of the "separate" function is this: you could hook the front l/r outputs of a surround sound prepro or receiver to the 150/151 main ins. Then, if you wanted to listen to 2 channel stereo, you would not engage the separate function and the Classe would serve as preamp/volume control. If you wanted to use the surround sound setup, you would active the separate function and the Classe would then only serve as the amp for the front channels, with volume controlled by the external prepro. The Classe preamp would be completely bypassed. Am I understanding this correctly?
2.) I know the amp has a tape loop, but do you have monitor capability as well? I would be using a set of older KEF reference series speakers that need a supplied equaliser (KUBE) inserted in the tape monitor loop. If the Classe does not have a traditional tape monitor loop I would be out of luck.
Thanks for your help!
Follow Ups:
The owners manual states "the Separate button literally provides
a means to separate the amplifier and pre-amp sections of the CAP 151.By engaging the Separate function the user can utilise each of these two parts as independent components." This can allow biamping.
Alternately you might wish to use an equalizer or other component
between amplifier and preamplifier".With the combination of inputs
both balanced and single ended you most likely can find something that makes you happy.An altogether good integrated amp.I use the
Tape position switch for Vcr playback as I no longer use cassettes.
Not sure if this answers your concerns,but I like my CAP 151,I will
allow that the optional Phono board is perhaps a little bit too
"polite"or laid back, but for now does still sound good .
Kevin Barrett
Kevin,Thanks for the reply! I have read the manual online and I believe my understanding of the separate function is correct based on what the manual says. The TAPE function is a little more vague in the manual however. I'm not sure it is actually describing a tape monitor loop. It states "In the TAPE position, the preamp will process the TAPE INPUT signal over-riding the INPUT SELECTOR". This sounds like a traditional tape monitor loop, but the manual never actually states that the source selected by the input selector is still presented at the tape outs. I would have to believe that it is however, which would allow you to monitor the recording (or insert an equalizer or processor in the loop which is what I want). The nearest Classe dealer is 70 miles away and I would hate to travel there just to find out it doesn't meet my requirements. I might try emailing Classe customer service.
Thx again
Jeff
I owned a CAP-150. With the TAPE button in the in position you will be listening to the tape inputs. The selected source input is always present on the tape outputs and the preamp outputs. The tape-outs are not affected by the CAP150's volume control while the preamp-outs are.
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