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Pass X150 or CJ MF 2500,,,

im looking for a SS amp for my studio 100s that will work well on all kinds of music,,i have a tube preamp,anthem pva 2 power amp and would like to upgrade,love tube midrange but have to have my bass too!ive not heard these amps but read a lot about them,its taken me months of working OT to save the money so im a little nervous ,any help!!!
raytheprinter
aball
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If you like tube midrange, I would get the CJ. The X150 is a very different animal.
steveaudio
331 posts
 
The C-J MF 2500 has a lot more power than the X150, correct? I have the 2500A, my all-around favorite amp so far that I've owned. I also have a MF 2250 (non-A) that is a great little amp as well. These can both be great deals on the used market right now. Oh, yeah, I like the McCormack DNA .5 & 1.0 also; some real deals on those, esp. if you don't go too crazy with the "Rev. alphabet soup" & maybe just get an original or Delux.
Good luck!
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czbbcl
1,752 posts
 
You did not mention if you are buying used or new? The CJMF2500A would be what I would recommend over the Pass X150. If you are buying used make sure that the CJ is the "A" version. I am currently using a CJ 2500A and like it very much, more detailed than the non "A" model. The "A" version is now standard and with non "A" models CJ offers an upgrade package. The Pass is an excellent amp as well and if you decide to go that route then I would consider the X250 over the X150 which is more comparable to the CJ MF2500A at least in power. Good Luck and Happy Listening!

Chuck
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