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Question about amplifiers

Greetings, my first post here. Long time pseudo audiophile. Currently I have 3 pairs of Martin Logan speakers, surrounds, and cinema center. I came across an unbelievable deal for a perfect pair of Kef 105/2. No problems with drivers, rustiness teak cabinets ( wife likes those!!!) and both pairs of dust overs. Listened to them all day Friday and they were as I remembered them. I first heared this speaker back in my college days and couldn’t begin to afford them. 
  My question is, I am currently driving them with a Rotel amp ( 130 wpc). I also have a vintage Adcom gfa 555 (white case, rare, have full set). Local dealer recommended to sell the adcom and buy something newer. I’m not in the really expensive category ( my wife doesn’t understand), and my old ears don’t work like they used to. So, sell and upgrade? Keep and listen to all my assorted speakers? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

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carlsbad
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Martin logans have a tremendous midrange which old ears can still appreciate.  So having a good amp is a good thing.  That said, MLs are also relatively forgiving of a poor amp.  I have an old pair of CLS whose midrange always surpassed my new high end speakers until I got not just a better but a very high end amp.  Now the mids on the MLs and my primary system are very similar.

I don't know your specific amps so can't give a firm advice but thought I'd share my thoughts.

Jerry

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russ69
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The Adcom 555 is a fine amp and will work great. No worries. 

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twodogs112 OP
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Thanks for the reply. I’m going to be listening to the Kef 105/2 for awhile. Wife says they sound better (?). I’m thinking of a second Adcom gfa 555 to give some extra bottom end. Or perhaps something else. I’m currently using a Rotel 5 channel amp bridged down to 3 channels. Sounds ok, just not as great as it should. Thanks again.

fiesta75
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Are you listening in 5.1 channels?

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