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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?
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analog_soul
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DCHAZEN,

To the question between between X350.5 or X600. I suggest the you take a look on the specs of your speakers. If the X350.5 can handle it, much better. Don't over drive your speakers.

For preamp. You can go for Passlabs or look for a tube preamp with a simple circuit like EAR 834L chrome, Audio Research, VTL etc.
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