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Power amp under 500...

....bucks, not watts.
I'm looking for a used power amp looking to replace a 100 wpc Carver AV-405 and I want to spend no more than 500, I need at leat 150 wpc being 200 wpc better and enough.
I've been looking at the Adcom GFA-555II and the Rotel Rb-991 which can be found for about 400, which one would you choose and why ?

Thks,
foxtrot
isellstuff
99 posts
 
Go with the Adcom. I have an Adcom pre-amp.
patrickachs
16 posts
 
I would look into an Aragon 2004mkII...I know it's only a 100 watt amp but believe me it will drive most anything...it's like some say "they are like a baby Krell" and built like a tank! you could probably find one on A'gon for in the $500.00 range...and if you want to spend just a little more ($600-700) definately look at the 4004mkII
clbeanz
192 posts
 
Go an extra hundred
Look for used Rotel RB-1080. Decent balance of strengths,not old,easy to sell.
warnerwh
539 posts
 
Either amp is fine. You'll do well with whichever you choose.
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