Adcom 5802 is my best value purchase to date. < $900 on ebay, in pristine shape. I have no experience with modern high-end stuff, so can't debate inaudible subtleties with anyone, but comparing to the Denon AVR-3803 receiver I had been using with my Maggies: piano used to clank, now piano sings. Sweet, natural, open, refined all come to mind. A great match for Maggies. I have a sub, so amp only boosts frequencies above 60Hz, but from what I've read, it excels in deep bass.
Runs hot and no trigger on/off are two most significant issues to consider. Also size and weight.
This amp is really a great bargain. It makes a big difference in my system.
Runs hot and no trigger on/off are two most significant issues to consider. Also size and weight.
This amp is really a great bargain. It makes a big difference in my system.