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CT SSP
CT-SSP Surround Sound Processor
Like the SSP-800, the CT-SSP is a ten-channel preamp/processor, offering both balanced and single-ended connections for all channels. Using HDMI 1.3b the CT-SSP offers internal decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio sources. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is handled by two Texas Instruments processors, each capable of up to a remarkable 2800 MIPS (Million Instructions per Second). The DSPs operate in 64-bit double precision and use floating point arithmetic for all audio signal calculations to ensure the most accurate results possible. All bass management filters, level adjustments and parametric filters also benefit from the added precision.
Throughout the SSP-800/CT-SSP there are examples of HD technology executed at the highest quality level. It is the combination of advanced technology and genuine quality that sets them apart. And while technology and quality give the SSPs their intrinsic value, we measure their true worth first on the test bench and then in the sound room.
The wealth of knowledge applied to the SSP-800/CT-SSP design and the inspiration for its execution do not come from a textbook—they come from the passion and dedication of those who have spent their lives in the pursuit of higher performance. Classé offers the SSP-800 and CT-SSP for those who share our singular passion for performance. $10,500 rrp
| Model | CT-SSP | ||||
| Inputs and outputs | |||||
| HDMI 1.3
Component S video Composite COAX Optical Analog XLR Analog RCA out DC trigger out IR CAN Bus USB RS-232 |
2 in / 1 out 2 in 2 in 4 in / 1 out 4 in / 1 out 1 pair in / 5 pair out 1 set 7.1 in / 2 pair in / 5 pair 2 1 in / 1 out 1 in / 1 out 1 1 |
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| Video measurements | |||||
| Input impedance | 75 ohms
Composite / s video / component |
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| Output impedance | 75 ohms
Component |
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| HDMI | Fully 1.3 compliant supporting
1080p @ 24/50/60fps, 36-bit deep color and xvYCC |
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| Audio measurements | |||||
| Maximum output level | 8vrms
Single ended 15vrms Balanced |
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| Maximum input level | 2vrms
Single ended via DSP 6vrms Single ended via bypass 4vrms Balanced via DSP 12vrms Balanced via bypass |
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| Output impedance
Input impedance |
56 ohms
100kohms |
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| Total harmonic distortion | 0.001%
Digital source / Bypassed analog source 0.002% Processed analog source |
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| Frequency response | 20Hz – 200kHz <0.1dB
Stereo analog bypass 20Hz – 20kHz <0.2dB All other sources |
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| Signal to noise ratio | 102dB
Bypassed analog source 100dB Processed analog source 105dB Digital source |
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| Audio formats | Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-ES discrete DTS 3/2/1 DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Master Audio 24bit/32-192kHz PCM |
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| Post processing modes | Dolby pro logic IIx
DTS-ES matrix DTS Neo:6 Mono Mono plus Stereo (downmix) Music plus Movie plus Party |
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| Video conversion | Composite / s video to component and HDMI
Component (upto 720p-1080i) to component and HDMI HDMI to HDMI |
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| Dimensions | |||||
| Width (including faceplate)
Width (excluding faceplate) Depth (excluding connectors) Height Gross weight Net weight |
19” (483mm)
17” (432mm) 16.375” (416mm) 6.97” (177mm) 49lb (22.3kg) 33lb (15kg) |


