CT-5300 vs Earthquake Sound Cinenova Grande 7 BR
The Cinenova Grande 7 BR's power @ 8ω is 360W against the CT-5300's 300W, its power @ 4ω 610W against 600W, its signal-to-noise 121 dB against 116 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.002%.
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AmplifiersPower AmplifiersMultichannel AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,000
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About the CT-5300
The Classé Audio CT-5300 is a premium five-channel power amplifier from the CT series, offering robust performance for demanding home theater setups. It provides 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms (all channels driven) and features advanced cooling via ICTunnel system for optimal thermal management. Known for its refined circuit design, lifetime reliability, and ability to handle low impedances with finesse, it resolves fine details while delivering deep, controlled bass. The CT-5300 supports both balanced and single-ended connections, with rack-mountable design for integration into AV racks. Compared to the CA-5300, it offers similar performance at a lower price point with a more subdued aesthetic. Production spanned approximately 2012-2016, and it is no longer manufactured.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 300W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 600W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.9V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 50000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 116 dB
- Output Voltage
- 53.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0.03Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 167.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 221 × 569 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 59.5 kg (131 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 300W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions