Check out a used
Sunfire Cinema Grand or
Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Amplifier, it replace my Adcom 7500 and to my ears, that is a big
improvement.
What to replace an Adcom amp with?
I have an Adcom 5503 that is probably in need of repair or refurbishment. There is a buzz coming through my left and right channels (not my center) that I have traced back to the 5503 and it is starting to get very hot even while listening at low to moderate levels. The 5503 powers my front three channels and a 555 II powers my two rear channels. My speakers are four KEF Reference 201, a 202C as my center channel and a sub. I have been extremely happy with my two Adcom amps and really enjoy the listening experience. I listen to music and watch movies on this system. I listen to a lot of 5.1 music on SACD, DVD-A, and Blu-Ray Audio. I've thought about just getting a new 5 channel Adcom or find a used 5503 but before I did, I thought I would ask some advice from this forum. Any thoughts on what amp would be most "Adcom-like" or would give me an improvement in the listening experience? The KEFs are a little bright so I definitely don't want to get something that would accentuate that. Again, I would really be interested in everyone's opinion. Stick with Adcom or change to a different brand altogether? As far as budget, I would like to keep it at $2-3K if possible and I am not afraid of used equipment at all. Thanks in advance. Dave
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A sunfire, or McCormack would be a huge improvement! Ebay has a load of Sunfire amps!, most are good. if not hit the only sunfire official refurb mna. www.flannerysvintageaudio.co, themverynbest! sent,in my sunfire,600:Sig, said no black or brown on anything, so the amp was pristine! Drove to www.soundsclassic.com. In Rockford. new screws, bolted transformer flawless, and put a 1.5 inch rubber pad on top of transformer just under top cover! Was a b stock unit, now it’s an A stocky unit!!! Flannery replaces all important caps, led light, and anything which is important! I swear by him, he is the only sunfire official supporter! My sunfirem600 is good for another 15 years! Great amp! Questions.....? call bill! he is a genius |
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