Anyone compare Classe CA-M400 vs older CAM 350s ?


I am looking to upgrade to monoblocks with my Magnepan 20.1s from the Cal Audio 2500 MCA (1000w/4ohm in 2 ch mode).

Is there much difference between these monoblocks ?? I buy all used and obviously the 350s price is more atractive. Considering the Ayre V1xe used, but concerned about total power (obviously lusting for new MX-Rs or Classe Omega Omicrons, but too $$$)

My current pre is BelCanto Pre 6, but I eventually plan to upgrade to to Ayre K1xe or Audio Research Ref 2 and run all balanced.

Any thoughts welcome.

AL
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I have not compared them but I read a French magazine, that I trust for several reasons, that has. Their summary is that the CA-M400 was richer sounding and that the CAM350 was more exciting sounding. In the end, both got top ratings - something they don't give out readily. FWIW. They used B&W 804S speakers.

But I am familiar with this dichotomy. It is the yin and the yang of audio. Speedy, clear, fast or rich, silky, smooth? Both can have the same apparent detail, it is just a matter of different feel.

I personally would go for the CAM350. But those are my tastes talking.

Arthur