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Classe 350 vs Pass Labs X600.5

Would someone compare the classe Cam 350 to the Pass Labs X600.5? I think the CAM 350 runs classe A up to 80 watts and the x600.5 is less. The classe idle watts are 215 for each mono and the Pass Labs is 515 for both? What is the sound like in the midrange and treble? Do they both control the bass the same? Which would you prefer on a difficult speaker like the Eggleston Savoy?
coxhaus
rtn1
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The XA.5 requires no warm-up. I don't even leave it on during the winter. It sounds great coming out of stand-by. If it gets any better over the first hour, I would have difficulty discriminating in a blinded test.

I have no experience with the Bryston. But, I am now a believer in pure class A amps.
knghifi
1,667 posts
 

That's good to know. I'm investigating SS amp for my Eggleston Andra IIs. Requirements are mono-blocks, short warm-up time and cool running is a plus.

I will add Pass XA100.5 or XA160.5 to my list.
coxhaus OP
231 posts
 
I was reading on the Pass web site and noticed on the Lit option there is a statement
Leaves Class A at pk Watts: 80 for X600.5
Where did you get 170 watts for class A?
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