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Pass Labs amp choice for CLS - What would you do?

After much reading and soul searching I have decided to upgrade the amp on my CLS speakers. I can buy a used X350.5 (current generation) or a pair of X600 mono blocks (previous generation - can't afford the X600.5) for a similar price. Is the .5 model change significant? There is no way that I can audition/compare them on my system, so I will have to take a leap of faith. I know I can't go wrong, but what would you do? And what pre-amps should I be looking at? Dchazen  (Threads | Answers | This Thread) 10-07-09

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Click title to read one, or click date to read all below it. 10-07-09   The x-600 amps are great! i had a pair for 2 years and am a ...   Srwooten 10-07-09   Dchazen, take a look at my gon reviews of the 350.5, xa-100' ...   Teajay 10-07-09   Teejay- my comments were only on the x-600's to help the op.   Srwooten 10-08-09   Srwooten, i hope my comments regarding my experience with th ...   Teajay 10-08-09   Teajay- thanks for clarifying. no offense taken.   Srwooten 10-08-09   Dchazen, to the question between between x350.5 or x600. i ...   Analog_soul 10-08-09   Thanks for the feedback. as i continue to talk to people and ...   Dchazen 10-08-09   Dchazen, if it's in your budget, in my opinion, you should g ...   Teajay 10-08-09: Peterayer I also recommend the XA100.5. In my review on Audiogon, I compare it to other Pass Class A amps that I have owned, and it is by far the best of the bunch and it can handle difficult loads. You will also have the advantage of mono blocks over the stereo X350.5. I have not heard the X350.5. Mark @ RENO might even have a good demo listed. I bought mine from him and it was in excellent condition and I saved some money. Two audio friends heard my XA100.5 driving my Egglestons and both called RENO and ordered pairs. Peterayer  (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread) 10-09-09   I'd also recommend xa-.5 over xa or x-.5. you may not have ...   Jylee 10-09-09   "if the choice is between the x350.5 (msrp $11k) and t ...   Onemug 10-09-09   Thanks for all the suggestions. i spoke to pass labs and wa ...   Dchazen

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