Amp5 passive bi-amped vs Ca-2300

[JoeTheLion]

Hi all,

Would a passive bi-amped Classe Sigma Amp5 be comparable in sound quality and power, to a Ca-2300 (or Ct-2300 for that matter) for stereo purposes?

My speakers are B&W Nautilus 802 r/l and Htm1 for the center and some Polk Audios for the surrounds. I already own an Amp2 and a CAV-180 that are both nice; but I thought the 500W 802s could use an amp upgrade. My pre/pro is a SSP-300 and I am happy with it.

Another -a little more expensive- option would be a Ca (or Ct) 5300.

All options are second hand apart from the Amp5.

I will appreciate any input, as I don't have the option of demoing anything

[TomScrut]

Hi, sorry I didn't see this before.

When it comes to passive bi amping I generally nhave the view that the difference it makes is minimal, so if you have the channels sat there then use them. But don't buy an amp especially for the purpose of it. So assuming all the same money go for the 2300. They drive 802s well having had one driving 802D2s in the past.

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