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what amp under a grand?

I have vienna acoustic mozart grand marantz sr5005 avr,marantz 8001 sacd,vieanna theatro center,b&w 600s3 for rears,current amp adcom 555mk2.looked at used parasound hca 2003 thx, rotel rb 993, and and an adcom 5802.im fine with the performance the marantz gives me for ht but for two channel sound is muddy. i think its the amp? any advice on a used amp that would bring out the detail of the mozarts?
jughead
jughead OP
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working on a deal to get a bel canto s300. as grannyring pointed out my speakers need a crisp, clean and fast amp.
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grannyring
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One of the very best solid state amps I have heard is the CJ 2250a or 2500a and one of the 2250a amps is listed here on the Gon! It is a great amp and match for your speakers.

I would say this amp is even better than the Bel Canto or other great Class D choices like Sonic D here on the Gon.
jughead OP
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think im gonna try the parasound 2125, i think it'll be a good match for the 2100 pre amp.
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willland
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Jughead,

Good choice in the 2125/2100 combo. I had that combination for a while and it's performance far exceeded it's price point. Far more powerful sounding than it's 125w/ch spec. Not overly warm but more neutral sounding IMO.

Good luck with your choices.

Bill
jughead OP
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yet another curve ball! 2125 is sold, but i have a chance at a hca 1500a.im sure this would be a good match as well. deff a lot more power!
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