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An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ??

I want to replace my GTP-500II tuner/preamp & GFA-555II amp combo for an integrated amp. My amp is 20 yrs old and has a high frequency distortion from the right channel. Fixing it seems silly since something else can go at anytime with either unit.

I happen to LOVE the sound of this combo (warm, powerful, crisp bass). I use it with Aerial 5s and a marantz CD-67II.

I wanted to spend between $1000 - 1500. Ideally even less. Maybe even a AV receiver that would do the job - but i tried a Harmon Kardon 10 yr old av receiver and it sounded much worse.

THANKS!
manto
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
Wow, I never really thought of Adcom as warm...just proves the differences in perception

Try these two:
Musical Fidelity A5 (250 wpc)
Plinius 9100
celtic66
1,653 posts
 
Rega and Exposure both make very musical integrated amps and will splash the Adcom gear. The Plinius suggestion is also very good.
manto OP
4 posts
 
Perhaps "warm" isn't the proper description. I have trouble describing sound. I know its not "bright". But you Adcom owners know how they sound and what replacement would come close (or better).

Thanks for the quick replies. A quick search to actually find out where to buy these things are hard to find. The Musical Fidelity A5.5 is around $2800 and i could not find the Plinius for sale anywhere. Stereophile gave raves to a new Integrated amp (Simaudio Moon I-1) but i cant find it to audition or buy. Im in NYC.

Thanks.
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