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Classe 350 vs Pass Labs X600.5

Would someone compare the classe Cam 350 to the Pass Labs X600.5? I think the CAM 350 runs classe A up to 80 watts and the x600.5 is less. The classe idle watts are 215 for each mono and the Pass Labs is 515 for both? What is the sound like in the midrange and treble? Do they both control the bass the same? Which would you prefer on a difficult speaker like the Eggleston Savoy?
coxhaus
teajay
1,691 posts
 
It's been a very long time since I had auditioned the Classe 350, for their time they were very nice amps. Smooth and warm with a good degree of clarity and a good bottom end. However, the Pass Labs X.5 series, including the 600.5's, is in another league sonicly. Better everything, for details take a look at my review of the 350.5 here on the GON. Hope this is helpful to you.
ssabripo
13 posts
 
yep, the 600.5 will be considerably better than the CAM350 acoustically.
coxhaus OP
231 posts
 
Let me ask this in terms of the Savoys, what if you throw in the Pass XA200.5 and the Bryston 28SST into the mix. Which would better? And why? I heard the Bryston will not generate a lot of air around strings but may have better control of the bass. Is this true?
Is there a better amp for the Savoys which are not big tube amps?
gbart
290 posts
 
The 600.5 should be considerably better, at $16,000/pair, 600W @ 8 ohms, and class A up to 170W versus $7,000/pair, 350W @ 8 ohms, and class A up to 80W for the CAM-350. Apples and oranges.
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