What Class A is better? SUGDEN FPA-4 or PASS LABS XA-25

I have heard Pass and Sugden. A friend of mine owns both and prefers the Sugden, unless more power is required. I think they both sound very good, with the Sugden having a bit more clarity and the Pass more bass drive.

Looks like most comments here are from those who have looked pictures of the Sugden amps. Not a great way to determine how they sound IMHO.

Almost bought a Sugden power amp, but decided I needed more power and ended up with an Aesthetix Atlas to match my Calypso preamp.

@sacresta,

You are welcome. Not sure what speakers you are using, but I heard the Sugden FBA 800 with the Wilson Benesch Vector speaker and it was a fantastic match. Also great with my ProAc Response D-40r