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Amp upgrade advice

I am looking to upgrade the amplifiers in 2 of my systems and could really use some advice from experience audiophiles.  I’ve laid out the current systems in my office and kitchen below.   I am happy with the pre-amps and speakers in both rooms.  They are both augmented by subwoofers.  I am interested in upgrading the Amps.  I’ve listed the amps I currently have.  I’m planning to sell thee current Adcom’s to fund upgrades with a few extra dollars.  My research is pointing me to the B&K Reference 125.2 amp.  Both rooms are smaller with smaller speakers so I am thinking quality Amps rated at 125 W should be plenty.

I am asking for your advice:  Am I on the right track?


Office. (12’ x 12’   Closed room)
Pre-Amp. Emotiva BAS X PT-100
Speakers Definitive Tech SM350

Kitchen ( 10’ x 20’. With one open side)
Pre- Amp. Emotiva UMC-200
Speakers Paradigm Reference Millenia One

Amp’s to sell?
Adcom GFA-555 MKII
Adcom GFA-545 MKII

Looking at B&K Reference 125.2

Thank you for any advice.

tbarber20
randy-11
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Benchmark is a breakthru in technology

Schiit Vidaris a breakthru in pricing for SQ - has some interesting modules in it too

Lots of good Class D amps out there too

- you do not list a budget
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stereo5
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I wouldn't touch Class D  with a 10 foot pole.  Why not look at Emotiva amps, they would match the preamp in one of your systems and they seem to be pretty cheap.
tbarber20 OP
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In terms of budget, I’m hoping to get $400+ for the 555ii and $275+ for the 545ii.  I’m hoping to trade up for not much more than 150% of trade ins.  I’m hoping downgrading power on the 555ii will yield higher quality for the size of my speakers.
randy-11
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Vidar
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kalali
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So are you looking to sell the two amps and get one amp? With a <$1K budget for a new amp, either Schiit Vidar or NuForce STA-200 would be good choices.
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