Classe ca 301 is the low end weak.


This unit seems to be build like a brute powerhouse yet I have heard a few reviewers that claim weak bass does anyone own this unit, I am considering purchasing it or a bat vk-500 my system is b&w 804 bryston bp 25 sony scd 1. other considerations would be threshold t 400 my price range is $2200 max.
paulficarella
Thanks guys I appreciate the help as I was a little skeptical before, any other thoughts would be great.
I've owned a Classe CA-200 and never thought it to sound weak in the bass. I've also owned a BAT VK-600SE amp and a Threshold T-400. The BAT VK-600SE was excellent, but well out of your price range. The Threshold T400 is the best amp I've heard in your price range, but the IGBT transistors would be a concern to me since they are obsolete.

Bottom line, I can't imagine that the Classe CA-301 would lack in the bass performance for you.

You may also want to consider amps from Coda and McCormack.

Cheers,
John

Cheers,
John
I like John's recommendations and I would add that maybe Belles might fit as well.
The CA- 300 could present weakness in the bass as the transistors used in that model heated up. The Ca-301 did not display that trait.