Mark Levinson 333 vs Classe ca300

has anyone compared these two ?They have been aroung long enough...mostly want to know abouy mid/hi comparisons.
the 333 was recapped.
thanks john

mclsound07-27-2009 9:37pm

samzx12 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 07-28-2009 at 01:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If the caps have been replaced I am sure it has years of reliability left. A friend of mine has had a 334 for 3 yrs with no problems. My buddy owned the Classe CAM 350 monos and they sounded wonderful. Best amps he has owned overall. I would have to say that the monos sounded better up top and the mids than his 334 if this is of any help to you.
mclsound OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 159 posts 07-28-2009 at 02:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the caps are all replaced
gundam91 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 506 posts 07-28-2009 at 06:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would avoid the 333 like a plague. I had purchased mine from a dealer (demo unit). The caps blew 5 years later, sent it back to Madrigal and they got it fixed under warranty. Only had to pay shipping to send it to Madrigal. ($200 +/-). 3 years later, the caps belw again. I spoke to the tech guy at Harmon, he told me that he checked the history on this unit and apparently it had two cap replacements. The first time was sent in by the dealer. Since it was out of warranty, it cost me over $1300! It did sound better after the cap replacement, but I traded it in for a brand new Pass X350.5. I would never want to live with the fear that the caps would blow any time. FrankC