Need help choosing a power amp


Hey fellow A'goners,
Well, I have another selection question for all of you. I am going to upgrade my power amp and need some guidance. My current system is an Adcom GFA-555 mkII amp, Adcom GFP-750 preamp, and I will be picking up the Revel Concerta M12 speakers. I've been trying to find something that will mesh well with this set-up, but have been just overwhelmed with the choices. I'm thinking I'll probably pick something up used (so pretyy much off Audiogon), in the sub $1000 range. Any ideas? Oh also, I would like to stick with solid state rather than tubes.
Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by jeffjazz

If you are picking up Revel Concerta M12 speakers I would not go for Odyssey or Musical Fidelity. I still have a Adcom 545 in my home studio. I have owned the Odyssey and my bro-in-law owns MF stuff. Both of these will be too bright for those speakers, although they are both excellent amps, but not for your setup. I would get a warmer sounding amp like a used CJ MF series, The McCormack stuff, Classe, even the newer Adcom 5802 will sound much better and warmer. All of this stuff can be found used under $1K. Any of these amps will be a BIG leap over the Adcom 555MkII (and my Dad owned that one)!

Not to sound like a saleman, I will be selling my CJ MF-200 soon on Audiogon, and that would work for you also.