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Classe vs Levinson

Umm, I was just wondering if anyone has had a chance to compare the Classe 401 with a Levinson 336. My speakers are B&W 802N with a Levinson 380S pre-amp and a Sonic Frontiers CD. Is the Levinson really worth the extra 3 Grand, taking the law of diminishing returns into account?
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lev335
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Well I own a 335 and I to agree that the 335 sound the same as the 336. The 336 just has more power. but you can run a 334, but I would buy either a 335 or a 333 both awesome.The 335 is more liquid sounding. Better bass control. As far as classe goes it great sounding gear but not in the big leages. As Levinson. As far as I am conscerned neither is krell Mark Levinson is much more musical than krell. Krell is very forceful sounding. The krell gear is very good though who Iam I fooling.. I just love the Levinson.
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lev335
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I agree with the post before mine. Stay with the same gear thats where the synergy is at its best providing the equipment is good. AND THERE IS NO WAY THE KRELL IS BETTER THAN LEVINSON.... PEOPLE SOMETIMES MISTAKE A BRIGHT SYSTEM AS A DETAILED ONE THE LEVINSON PRODUCES TRUE DETAIL.......
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