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802d's with Classe CAM 350's or a single CA-2200?

Hi Everyone.

This is my first posts, mainly as I'm desperate for advice!

I own newer 802d's which i love, but I power them with a behemoth Rotel 1090 stereo amp which barely gets them to sing.

I have heard the 802's with the CA-2200 and loved it, but now I am thinking that for the same money I may be better served with the CAM 350 monos despite their older age.

That said, I have no contacts that own them and I am afraid to buy them sight unheard.

Can anyone comment on the two? I know it's a long shot, but it's a tough one to guess at.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Ralph.
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mclsound
159 posts
 
I have CA 300/400 and can say without a doubt that the 350's will rock those 802's nicely.More power for sure.I had the 300 on my PMC's(at the time) for a whole month till I got a 400 and WOW on the volume.You have extra headroom for sure.I dont see how 200w/ch will compare to 350w monoblocks.....and I doubt there will be a HUGE difference in sound.Buy the newer 350's(they have WBT speaker posts)...unless you can get a good deal on the older style.
good luck
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rocketmatt OP
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Thanks guys!

Mclsound....do you have any idea when the 350's post were updated. I'm not sure what year I should be looking for.

Thanks!
darrylhifi
498 posts
 
"I have heard the 802's with the CA-2200 and loved it".

Go with the CA-2200 , The CAM 350's are nice but they are 10 years old.
mclsound
159 posts
 
I dont know the exact date..2000-2001???maybe.It wont matter really but if someone is asking the same price for the older posts as the newer...go for newer.I wouldnt pay much more than $3000-$3300 for a pair with all boxes.
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