Depending on your budget, you could get a used McCormack DNA 0.5 (100WPC) Standard or Deluxe version or even a DNA 1 (175WPC) Standard or Deluxe and it would absolutely blow away the three brands you mentioned. If you are curious, look all around the both the print journals and Internet review sites for the glowing reviews. It gets even better with the McCormack gear though. Steve McCormack, the original designer and all around good guy has started a little firm call SMcAudio that's doing upgrades at different price levels for each of the amps in the DNA line. So you could invest a little bit in a DNA 0.5 now (you can probably find one for around $750) and gradually improve the already excellent sound through upgrading. If you are curious about the upgrade options go to www.smcaudio.com. Or, you could just call Steve himself and he would be more than happy to discuss your options. Anyone else have an opinion about McCormack gear?
Adcom, B&K, or Rotel?????????
I need to buy a new amp and have been think about one of the following Adcom 555/5500 or 545 100-200watts b&k 442/202 150-200watts rotel rmb 100(these are mosfet 125 watt amps from mid 1990s) I know the b&k very well and like its sound (I love good tubes but can't afford them plus it needs to work it home theater) So if anyone out there has heard the others please let me know how they sound....... email or post thanks, [email protected]