Classe CAP 2100 vs Moon i5.3

I am considering these two amplifiers as an upgrade from a Moon i3.
Has anyone compared them? what sound characteristics do they have.
thanks

acdvd10-21-2010 10:35pm

hifibuf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 10-23-2010 at 01:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well Moon i5.3 is not a bad amp, but it's not in the same league as Classe CAP 2100. Classe is not only much better built unit it also has more control, more power and more authority. Unlike Moon i5.3 , Classe is dual mono design and balanced. It's your choice, but I think CAP2100 is a great unit.
acdvd OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 122 posts 10-24-2010 at 01:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The i5.3 is dual mono.... are you sure you are comparing the right amps? Moon's are renowned for exceptional build quality as well
hifibuf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 10-24-2010 at 01:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes it is, but different to Classe. Classe both channels are separate, if you look at a back panel of Moon you will see that right and left inputs are all together, which is classe right are on the right and left are on the left side. I'm not saying that moon is a bad amp, it's still a good amplifier. Classe just on a different level.