Classe ca 301 is the low end weak.

I've owned a Classe CA-200 and never thought it to sound weak in the bass. I've also owned a BAT VK-600SE amp and a Threshold T-400. The BAT VK-600SE was excellent, but well out of your price range. The Threshold T400 is the best amp I've heard in your price range, but the IGBT transistors would be a concern to me since they are obsolete.

Bottom line, I can't imagine that the Classe CA-301 would lack in the bass performance for you.

You may also want to consider amps from Coda and McCormack.

Cheers,
John

Cheers,
John

I like John's recommendations and I would add that maybe Belles might fit as well.

The CA- 300 could present weakness in the bass as the transistors used in that model heated up. The Ca-301 did not display that trait.

Thanks for the info greatly appreciated.

I had a Classe CA 300 and found no problems whatsoever, I think it was and still is one of the best amps in that price range. your weak link is the speakers. I had a set of 804's and liked the mid's and hi's but found the bass weak.