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clayton s40 vs. pass aleph 3 or 5

Looking for a new solid state amp to power my audio physic step se's and maybe even my newforms if there's enough juice. Have heard numerous good things about each line though I've had a hard time finding someone who has actually experienced the clayton. Anyone whose experienced one or both lines could save me a lot of postage.

thanks,

cbird
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extremephono
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To my ears, Aleph's has less harmonics and leaner, but in a veiled system, Aleph's may impose some clarity to balance out.

I consider Clayton a better amp overall, and gladly sold my ML 23.5 for the Clayton (M100). Upon my recommendation of M100, my friend bought the S40 and drove his ATC SCM50 passive (famous for power hunger), with incredible dynamics and ease.

Just the fact that Clayton is hot, not burning hot, would have been enough to swayed me. Pass is scalding hot not suitable with children.
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