Pass X250, Classe CAM200 or...

Pass Labs' X-Series gets my vote over Classe, Krell and ML everytime as long as similar priced items are compared. The Pass X series X250 and above will have no trouble running the Maggies.

I also vote for the Pass especially for the used prices around $3K nothinig touches them in that price range IMHO. Oh yeah, you need to leave the amp on at all times and it really becomes magical.

Having owned amps from all three manufacturers, the Pass is a walk away with the other amps seeing nothing but tail-lights and dust. As Bigkidz mentioned though, the Pass needs to remain powered up at all times to really sound its' best. You can try powering it ( or other similarly biased amps ) up and down as needed, but Bigkidz speaks from personal experience. How do i know this ? I remember when he first asked the same question himself : )

Honestly though, it's a good thing that he mentions this here as a reminder though, as one might not be quite impressed or ever really get to hear what the Pass is capable of if one based their findings on an amp that was being cycled on and off as needed. Just bare in mind that these amps DO run hot and need adequate ventilation. They will also pull a good amount of power, so look at the big picture when shopping for amps. There are very few amps that run as cool or draw as little power as the Sunfire's, so be prepared when making the change. Sean
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