Adcom GFA 5500 to a B&K ST 14000II any reason ??

geppy1
geppy1 Posts: 3,075
edited April 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Would there be any reason soundwise to go from a GFA 5500 to a B&K ST 1400 series II? They are both MOS FET. For now I am using a Adcom 565 pre amp. I have had the earlier B&K 140s and found them musical but rolled off but then again I now have different speakers.. Thanks
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited March 2014
    The Adcom is going to be more powerful and dynamic, but the B&K will be warmer and more musical to my ears anyways. It just depends on what you are looking for. If you are finding your current set-up with the Adcom a little bright, the B&K would definitely help. Then again if your speakers are power hungry and hard to drive, you'll be better off with the Adcom. I say try them both and let your ears decide. BTW if you can find a ST-202+ I would just go with that. You'll have the power and slam of the Adcom (I actually think the 202+ has more than the 555/5500 Adcoms) with the warmth of the 1400.
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited March 2014
    My take is the 5500 does not sound like your typical Adcom. it is MOSFET On the other side of the coin the B&K is a 1400 series II . Does that mean it still sounds like a 140??
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited March 2014
    I couldn't tell you personally on the 1400s but I've heard the earlier versions of must B&K amps are warmer in tone.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2014
    Very different amps. The B&K sound very good, but if your speakers respond to the increase in power, I would go with the Adcom. Both are MOSFET, so should sound more similar than different; when compared to an amp with a different output device.
    Jake
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