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Do high dollar mono blocks truly improve the Sound Quality over the mid tier amps

I'm currently running a pair of Classe Delta Mono"s to drive my Wilson Alexx V's.  IMO they sound wonderful with plenty of power.  I've been considering upgrading these amps to the next price/quality level.  My biggest concern is whether I'll get the level of improvement in SQ that will move the needle.  I'd love to hear from folks who have made this move in their systems or heard comparisons at shows or dealers.  

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immatthewj
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The best sounding amp(s) I ever owned were a pair of ARC VTM120s.  The only reason I got rid of them is that they could be a bit unreliable.

ticten
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Without getting into system synergy, and keeping everything else constant, you would likely find it worthwhile to go from Classe to CH. Mostly midrange layering, delicacy in the highs and tightness in the dynamics. You might have to trade a tiny bit of boldness and sheer impact for that refinement and delicacy you would get from CH. However, if you listen to mostly rock and pop, I would not go there. 

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audioman58
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Go checkout AGD mono blocks class D Thst kick butt against 

Anything and everything even above their price class .

check out the reviews  and  go. Have a listen .

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immatthewj
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I used to work with a guy that bought a pair of CAD 805s.  He was constantly going off about how it was like "being there."  However, I never went over to listen to his system.  In retrospect, now I wish I would have.

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