Comparing Classe CA 400, CA 401, and Cam 350


Has anyone compared these amplifiers? I have had Ca 400's and I am looking to upgrade to either the 401 or the mono blocks and I was wondering if the difference was significant.
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Showing 1 response by jmcgrogan2

I owned a CA-200, and my dealer told me the 00 series was identical to the 01 model under the hood. The change was purely cosmetic. Classe no longer wanted to make chassis' in Silver OR Black, so they designed one chassis that was Silver AND Black. So I don't see how going from the 400 to the 401 would do anything for you sonically. The CAM is a different story, as it borrows more from the Omega line. I haven't heard the CAM series yet though.
BTW, I upgraded from the CA-200 to a Threshold T400, much more detail without a hint of fatigue. Bass is not as full, but tighter and better defined. More air in the highs also.
I would stay with your 400's until you can check out the CAM's. I wouldn't consider the 401 an upgrade, only a lateral move.

John