Which Moscode 300 vs 600


I have owned several Moscode 300's from stock to maxi to modified and at different degrees and levels. I am going to look for another Moscode for my system because I do like their sound. I want any input from those who have owned both the 300 and the 600 models. I borrowed a 600 and found it to be a little more lively sounding and not as airy as a warmed up 300. Maybe a little more analytical sounding as well. Any opinions on the 600? I know the 300 pretty well. Does a modded 600 change the nature of the sound from the stock model?

Power is not a big deal for my application.
jothompson

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Interesting that you found the 600 "a little more lively...and maybe a little more analytical" than the 300. A number of years back I owned a pair of the 300s(which, as you know, were hybrids). I also had the opportunity to give a good listen to the 600 on several occasions. I found the 300 considerably more involving than the 600. In fact, to my ears, the latter didn't sound lively at all, but rather disappointing and a bit slow by comparison. I heard both on my Dunlavy SC-4 speakers, which were and are(I still enjoy them)quite revealing. Incidentally, an overwhelming majority of my listening has always been with long play vinyl records. I assume you'll give both amps another good audition in your system before you make your final decision. Ahh, but I do fondly recall those Moscode 300s. Good luck and good listening!
Actually, the 600 didn't impress me as sounding solid state at all. Though I have long preferred tubes to transistors, the all tube 600 just sounded comparatively lifeless to me. And as much as I enjoyed the hybrid 300s, I have since never owned another hybrid amp. My modified Air Tight ATM-3 tubed monoblocks have served me well for a long time. Based on YOUR current feelings, your ultimate decision should be an easy one!