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Bel Canto EvO 200.2 monoblocks vs Pass X350

Largely due to upgrade-itis, I am considering changing my amps from the EvO 200.2 monoblocks (which are stellar performers for the money, IMHO) to the Pass X350. Has anyone compared these two? What are the pluses and minuses, and is there a clear winner?

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ivanj
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What's in the rest of your system? The Pass amps can make certain speakers (eg, CLS) sound as good or better than other amps. But they may not prove that big an upgrade in other situations.
anth0456 OP
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I have a pair of Audiophysic Libras, Simaudio Moon P-5 and an Electrocompaniet EMC I Mk II.
goone
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Go with Pass, Bel Canto not even in the same class.
mzn50
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nod goes to Pass for me for warmer sound and overall dynamics

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shamburg
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With the Evo's, you get a SET-like liquidity that you'll not really get with the Pass. In other words, the Evos sound tube-like, but with a much lower noise floor than most tube amps. The Pass will sound like ss-great ss, but ss nonetheless.
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