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Need a recommendation on an interim power amp

I need to replace my power amp until I get the time or money to fix the problems my current setup is having.

I have an Apt Holman Pre, Hafler Five Hundred running a pair of Klipsch Heresy 1s.

Really looking for a good used power amp option until I can repair my Hafler this summer. I was looking to pick up either a used Trends TA-10 or Adcom GFA-535II.
Any recommendations would be appreciated. It's obvious from the options I've listed I'm only able to spend 100-200 currently.

I'm tired of listening through my headphones. I want my loudspeakers back!

Thanks
yachov
wolf_garcia
4,650 posts
 
The Adcom bargain amp is the GFA 2300, as seemingly nobody but me likes 'em (they're better than the 535 I or II IMO, of which I've owned a few) resulting in them being very inexpensive. I use one as a back up and utility amp (outdoor speakers), and it's a really well made 85wpc Mosfet. Under $150 all day.
schubert
4,867 posts
 
Trends Ta-10 is THE way to go, Adcoms etc sound terrible.
I run Rega 3's ,not a real efficent speaker, with a TA in my bedroom, sounds fine.
wolf_garcia
4,650 posts
 
Adcoms (etc?...huh?) do not sound terrible and correction: 5300, not 2300.
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