[pearsall001]

I'm considering these two amps for my system. They will be driving a pair of AAD 2001 monitors (86db/8ohm) & paired with a CJ PV14LS2 preamp. Any 1st hand experience with either of these amps? Thoughts & opinions greatly appreciated.

[alekz]

Not quite relevant to your system, though.

I have tried both amps with Meridian 596 CD/DVD player, Densen preamp, Magnepan speakers and MIT wiring. In this combination I preferred the Classe. I liked its full-bodied warm sound. The x150 sounded cooler, brighter and thinner.

But I like the combination of PassLabs and Martin Logans.

[tonyptony]

Phil, it's me. You know how I feel about AVA. Go here fast

http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?ampstran&1205890959

[pearsall001]

Phil, it's me. You know how I feel about AVA. Go here fast

http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?ampstran&1205890959

Tony, I hear ya! That's one smokin deal alright. Someone's going to get one hell of an amp for a steal.

But what would I do with my Krell   

[tonyptony]

Tony, I hear ya! That's one smokin deal alright. Someone's going to get one hell of an amp for a steal.

But what would I do with my Krell   

I suspect the Krell wouldn't last too long on the open market...