Classé Audio was founded in 1979 by Mike Viglas (a Greek immigrant to Montreal) and David Reich (a talented engineer) after Viglas's expensive tube amplifier failed during a party. The company introduced their first amplifier, the DR-2, in 1980 - a 25W stereo amplifier operating in class A that inspired the company name. Classé specializes in high-end audio amplification including amplifiers, pre-amplifier processors, and integrated amplifiers for audiophiles, musicians, and recording professionals. Originally part of Bowers & Wilkins Group from 2001, Classé was acquired by Sound United in January 2018 and now operates alongside brands like Denon, Marantz, and Polk Audio.

Classé Audio was founded in 1979 by Mike Viglas (a Greek immigrant to Montreal) and David Reich (a talented engineer) after Viglas's expensive tube amplifier failed during a party. The company introduced their first amplifier, the DR-2, in 1980 - a 25W stereo amplifier operating in class A that inspired the company name. Classé specializes in high-end audio amplification including amplifiers, pre-amplifier processors, and integrated amplifiers for audiophiles, musicians, and recording professionals. Originally part of Bowers & Wilkins Group from 2001, Classé was acquired by Sound United in January 2018 and now operates alongside brands like Denon, Marantz, and Polk Audio.