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Amp Recommedation

Hi, I am planning on upgrading my amp section. Currently I am running an Adcom GFA-5300. So far this is my amp choices:

Emotiva XPA-200
B&K Reference 200.2
Classe CA100

Keep in mind that are my choices so far but not limited to. If you have any other amps recommendation, feel free to add.

I am looking an amp somewhere in the 100w per ch at 8 ohms. Thhanks
highend64
highend64 OP
135 posts
 
Sorry for not being clear on a budget and the DIY speakers. I am will to no more then $800 on an amp.

Mechans, I have not consider tube amps because I feel they will not match well with my speakers. I listen mostly rock and country and some vocal like Norah Jones and Alison Krauss.

Jmcgrogan2, yes I am planning keeping the Adcom preamp for right now. I have consider going integrated but perfer seprerates.

Phaelon, the speakers are Dayton Audio from Partsexpress. I have not went to a DIY forum site.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Well, I would recommend that you consider replacing your preamp too, as Zd542 also noticed, this is a weak link. A Krell KAV-300i or Plinius 9100 integrated amp would be a nice upgrade over your Adcom seperates.

If stuck on your Adcom preamp, and only looking for an amp, I'd recommend looking for an Classe, Aragon or Forte amp.
vicdamone
850 posts
 
Take your $800 and get this.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-dared-2012-mc-7p-tube-preamp-with-phono-input-remote-all-tube-world-preamp-dual-outputs-2013-01-06-preamplifiers-60540-naperville-il
soundsgood05
20 posts
 
Get the XPA-2,then run a high quality tube pre.Use aftermarket power cord and tuning fuses.Then smile and take your girfriend out to lavish dinners with the money you save not being duped by hype
soundsgood05
20 posts
 
Get the XPA-2,then run a high quality tube pre.Use aftermarket power cord and tuning fuses.Then smile and take your girfriend out to lavish dinners with the money you save not being duped by hype
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