If you have available a proper functioning and, in good condition ADA PTM 1850 available at $450, do not hesitate. I own a few ADA amps and they are very good. The caps are of good quality and should not need replacing. The fan ( the velocity of air ) can be noisy ( audible ), but that can easily be taken care of. I had a simple problem ( simple for my tech ), with the ac fuse holder on my PF 2501, which needed to be replaced. My tech applauded the build and the measurements of the amp ( he never listened to it after he completed the repair, as he builds tube amps ). The 1850 is a large chassis in width and depth ( same as my ADAs ), and quite heavy, so be careful with lifting. The speaker connections use only banana plugs. The B & K has input attenuators on the rear ( not needed in many applications ) and has a warmer sound than the ADA. The ADA is more dynamic, punchier, and cleaner, ime. Both companies are no more, but each can be serviced, if necessary. Enjoy !
B&K vs ADA which to buy?
Hello all, I am looking at a couple of second hand amps, older, so I know they may need to be re-capped and serviced at some point. I am currently running a Pioneer Elite SC-37, 4 NHT Classic 4 towers, and a Classic 3C, with an M&k V1250 sub. This NHT set seems to be a bit much for the SC37 (it will be moving to pre/pro duties with the amp) I have a line on either a B&K av5000 series II or an ADA PTM-8150, both about exactly the same price. The ADA is an 8 channel so I could Bi-amp my fronts with it. Any thoughts on which way this group would lean with my rig? Pricing on these is right around $450 so I am guessing there won’t be much new out there in the same range. Thanks in advance for any wisdom and advice on this- Jay
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