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Hi playdrv4me,
The CP-800 is a perfect example of why Classé moved production from their factory in Quebec to their factory in Zhuhai. The CP-800 replaced the CP-700, which retailed for $8000. Coming to market at $5000, it bested the CP-700's performance and added a host of useful features that the CP-700 lacked. Most of the reason why this was possible is because the cost of assembling the CP-800 in China was taken into account when it was brought to market, and that determined the retail price. Better performance, better features and $3000 less than the previous model. I'd call that progress. Customers have a complicated set of reasons for buying what they buy, and price is most definitely a decisive factor. It's a very competitive marketplace, and I think smart companies find ways of increasing value and quality. Regards, Patrick B&W Group North America Quote:
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So, OK, I guess 3 grand is not a figure to sneeze at by any stretch, and I see how the off-shore production could have helped bring that number down. But a 5k pre-amp is still firmly in the luxury side of the spectrum to me. I feel like this product could be made domestically and still be profitable. But I see your point. |
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Just received my 803 D3's Friday. Magnolia delivered them, set them up and left my REL sub still connected and the same settings that I had for the other speakers. I traded in my 804 diamonds d2's for the 803's.
I am using a McIntosh MA7900 for the amp. I put about 25 hours on them this weekend but really haven't had a chance to sit down and listen to them. I will review them this next weekend when I have more hours on them. So far I am liking what I hear! David |
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Congrats, enjoy.
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I purchased the 804 diamonds from them almost 3 years ago. They gave me exactly what I paid for them and charged me nothing for delivery and set up. It sounded like a win win situation to me so, I jumped on it.
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Excellent upgrade program.
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I'm curious about the Magnolia Upgrade Program too. Is this advertised anywhere, or did the salesman just offer it to you?
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