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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?
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knghifi
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Rtn1, from your comments, I assume you don't leave the XA200.5 on 24/7? How long of a warm-up for maximum performance? Have you compare the Bryston 28BSST to your Pass? I heard the 28BSST runs very cool, only requires an hour of warm-up and sounds fantastic.

I had a Krell FPB600 and like the X600.5, a 24 hr warm up is required for maximum performance. I leave it on 24/7 and it was MISERABLE in hot humid summer months.
knghifi
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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.
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