SS Amp

daboyz
daboyz Posts: 5,207
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Looking for a nice SS amp w/some balls to go with the Maggie MMG's. I'm hoping that a better quality amp will get my interest piqued again. I haven't made up my mind but I'll be selling either my Parasound HCA 1205A or the B&K ST 1430 to help fund it so if there's interest there let me know. Can be any number of channels.

I'd like to stay south of $800.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    Ballsy?
    If there’s any interest in an Adcom 5802 in very good condition, that might be your huckleberry … I was looking more for $950 plus shipping from 48098
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    The McCormack I have listed in the FM has more balls than ANY amp I've owned. If i wasn't going deep in the tube rabbit hole I'd never part with it. Can't give it high enough praise.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    The only thing that comes to mind are
    Bryston 7B-STs or a Benchmark AHB2.
    Not gonna find them in you budget though. :/
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    What about stepping ip to a Parasound 3500?
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    I got an Adcom 5503 3 channel that would not have a problem with the task at hand, I would let you have for $250 I could meet up with you between Moline and Chicago say Dekalb maybe.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    Thanks for replies so far.

    The Adcoms: One too pricey and the other wouldn't be a step up from the B&K or Parasound I have. Thank you both, though.

    I'm thinking/researching the others.

    Too many hoarders around here? :)
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    Just noticed that I need to update my sig. :(

    I'm hoping that spending a decent amount on an amp will get me back into the game and bring out the best in the Maggie's. I've never really spent much before on an amp, it's always been either in the pre or cables. I currently have a Jolida Fusion pre.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Krell. :)
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    Have a nice Audire Forte amp...well within your budget and it has balls :)
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    I've had the Parasounds, the BK, Conrad Johnson, Acurus....
    my vote is that McCormack. I have a great little 20 w N.E.W. A20 class A, which suits my needs and sounds great.... but I miss my McCormack.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Krell. :)

    Damn, Paul. You're coming down to $800? Sweet! :)
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  • TNTsTunes
    TNTsTunes Posts: 751
    I have a Adcom 5802 that I would part with for $800.00. Don't really want to ship it though, are you near SE WI?
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    a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    McCormack, Belles, would be my vote. though 8 bones is a bit on the light side to spend for a good amp.

    Are you married to those Maggies ? Just askin', might be better to keep your amps and switch speakers.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    daboyz wrote: »
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Krell. :)

    Damn, Paul. You're coming down to $800? Sweet! :)

    :)
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    tonyb wrote: »
    McCormack, Belles, would be my vote. though 8 bones is a bit on the light side to spend for a good amp.

    Are you married to those Maggies ? Just askin', might be better to keep your amps and switch speakers.

    I think he's been trying to move the speakers for awhile. I was interested and working on setting up a demo before running into my GoldenEars. Dave was very gracious and willing to work with me.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised how much difference an amp makes... there are two great ones on hear I would be thinking about - the previously mentioned McCormack (admitted fanboy here) and the Marsh - never heard it, great rep. Just IMO.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,149
    For MUCH less than your budget, I've got a PS Audio Delta 100 and a B&K EX-442 available. With the B&K, I also have a PT5 preamp to go with it.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    Sorry y'all. Kerry took care of me and I got the Marsh back. Thanks for all replies. :)
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