HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range


I am trying find a decent 2 channel power amp to replace my Sonos Amp connected to Kef R3's and RSL Speedwoofer MKII.

I was considering the Emotiva TA2 but based on the comments/reviews here I beleive I could do better going 2X on price over the Emo and be open to a used unit.  I prefer  warm to neutral with detail sound profile.I'd also like an amp that is north of 100 WPC becuase my listening space is midsized (open floor plan approx 600 SF).

Thanks to all in advance!

balooo2

Not a lot of pieces I would choose - I'd look for a vintage GAS, Son of Ampzilla. Read the reviews as there's a ton online. Sell in the $7-$800 range and will give you more than you'll ever get from any $1K Emotiva, NAD or Parasound. Just my opinion but I've had two over the years in various vintage systems. Very full/complete amps that are weighty and rhythmic. I think it'd be a fine choice.

@balooo2 

I know no one has mentioned this before on this thread, I purchased a refurbished Adcom GFA 545? With Bob Hoppe circuits

It was built by Jon Morris, for a little more over $1000, dual mono and 200w plus

If you're curious I can send you Jon's contact and you can discuss details with him

I have been thinking on ordering another one

 

 

 

My recommendation for your budget and speakers is the Schiit Vidar 2.   I have the original Schiit Vidar that I was using for a while and thought it was exceptional for the money and used it to drive LS50 Metas.  From what I've read, the new Vidar 2 is the same AB topology but with several improvements taken from learnings from the Aegir and Tyr amps.  It has more than enough power for your speakers and room size and you can always add another one, when budget allows, and have monoblocks.  Good luck with your search.

4th on the Bryston. Get a 3bst 150 wpc or a 4b 250 wpc and enough high quality current to drive any speakers at any load you require all day long. 
 

you may also want to consider the LK amps from Linn. High power quality for sure.