B&K vs Adcom – opinions please


I 'm looking to put together a 2-channel system with used mid-90s gear – either an Adcom GFA545 amp/GTP500II preamp-tuner or a B&K ST1400 amp (non-series II)/AVP1000 preamp-tuner. Each setup costs about the same. They will be used to drive a pair of bi-wired floorstanding 2-way speakers with 10” drivers and ribbon tweeters. I am looking for tight and full bass, good soundstage, and accurate highs for day in and day out listening. I listen to a range of music – jazz, rock, classical, vocals. I’d appreciate opinions on which amplification setup will give me better sound. Thanks for your help.
harpodog

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I have the original ST-202 and had it modified shortly after buying it.The sound is totally different than the stock version whereas the forward biasing cleared out the grain or glazed sound that I could really live without.

I had listento the Adcom GFA-555's,I believe they were,and the thing that they exceled at was bass impact,but the mids and high's were to dry for my liking.

I also have an AV-2500II that I am using for 3 channels ,but am not as impressed with it's performance.That being said I will also have it modified and might try a vertical amp setup using modified B&K's.

Do not know how it goes against a modified B&K.Adcom I would only buy if I needed a cheap amp for Bass driver's.

Was considering Classe,but I would rather get a Monarchy ClassA amp that is close in performance to Pass Labs amps.

JMO