Delta SSP-800

About the Delta SSP-800

The Classé Delta SSP-800 is a flagship ten-channel surround sound preamp/processor that excels in both multichannel and stereo audio performance. It features balanced and single-ended connections for all channels and uses powerful Texas Instruments DSPs operating in 64-bit double precision with floating point arithmetic for highly accurate audio processing. The SSP-800 supports a wide range of surround sound formats including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES discrete, and more. It offers extensive post-processing modes such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, and Music Plus, among others. The unit includes four HDMI 1.4 inputs and two outputs, component and composite video inputs and outputs, and digital coaxial and optical inputs and outputs. It supports video transcoding from composite to component and HDMI, component to component and HDMI, and HDMI to HDMI. The SSP-800 is designed with a focus on musical performance as well as surround sound, making it suitable for both music and home theater applications. It includes five-band manual parametric equalization for each channel to optimize room tuning and offers advanced control options including touchscreen control, RS-232, IR, CAN Bus, and DC triggers. The chassis measures 17.5" wide, 16.5" deep (excluding connectors), and 6.75" high, weighing 29 lbs net. Power consumption is 75W. The SSP-800 has been widely adopted by industry professionals and enthusiasts as a high-performance multichannel processor and remains a standard in its class despite being discontinued.