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Adcom GFA-565's or Eagle 400 mono blocks

Looking for feed back on which is the better all around performer between the Adcom GFA 565 mono's and the Electron Kinetics Eagle 400 mono's.I know sound is a matter of taste but wanted opions none the less on performance good and bad.

Thanks!
artez
artez OP
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I really hope so this is my system in a budget. I'm running a set if B&W 808 speakers Macintosh c38 preamp and a California audio labs cd player. I was thinking of switching out the preamp if it doesn't go well the the eagle mono blocks as I love the speakers and have been looking for a set if mono blocks that will drive them.
hifihvn
943 posts
 
Also, look into Aragon amps. Potent, built good and good sounding.
pryso
1,927 posts
 
Adcoms can be good, serviceable amps. Eagles/EKSCs can be great amps. A few years ago a friend had B&W 801s driven by a pair of EKSC 400 monos and I've never heard B&Ws sound better.

I would agree they can sound (very) slightly bright in some systems but I think that is a matter of compatibility. I would say they would be highly recommended at $1,600. For half that it would be close to robbery!
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