Adcom a weak link?

Thanks everybody. I think I'll swap some gear in and out before buying anything new. I have an integrated I can substitute and see how the system sounds. 

Gary

For what it's worth, I rotate Silverline Minuets in the system as well. So the best solution will perform well with either speaker.

Thanks for your responses. 

The amp I'm using is a 5 channel, 100 wpc model. I'm really pretty happy, but sometimes wonder if I'm missing out on top end sparkle and air. I'm happy enough to not chance a small upgrade in quality.

Maybe just the room. After reading your posts I'll probably stay put.

Does the fact that is a Home Theater product matter in sound? Or is power - just power?

gary

I don't know thoughts on the 555/565. If that gear has a reputation of being closed in or warm on top- that may tempt me to try something else.

My reason for posting is to try and understand the likelihood of a change making a noticeable improvement. If I change and think I may can tell a difference, I'll be dissappointed.

I enjoy a lively sound, maybe due to drumming and being 55. My phono cartridge is an AT120e- bright to some, perfect to me. I owned some Sonus Fabers and enjoyed them, but in the end chose to keep my Ushers and sold the Sonus Faber. 

Hope this helps, I do sincerely appreciate your advice/thoughts.

gary

Hi, I listed the budget on the first post.

(Around $700 for a preowned amp or I'll probably look at Integrated like the Nuprime IDA-8.) 

I have an Anthem 225 Integrated in another system I can use to replace the Atoll/Adcom gear. The Anthem does not offer 'preamp in', so my options are limited. It will at least give me an idea.

Thanks, I appreciate your opinion and feedback.

50 wpc of quality power will probably be fine. (if I even need that much.) I'm sending the low frequencies to a sub and don't listen at high volumes. 

FYI- The speakers are Infinite Slope .6 and Silverline Minuet. The bedroom is approx 16x14 with speakers on the 16' wall. I listen at low to moderate volume while relaxing, reading, etc. 

I alternate between speakers. The Infinite Slope give a pretty detailed presentation and the Minuets are great little speakers, too. I can see trying a pair of DeCapo or something similar in the future.

If I decide to replace the amplifier, I'll keep the Adcom for home theater, etc. But before I spend very much I'll consider an integrated.

The Nuprime IDA8 is interesting to me because of the form factor and because they will offer a wifi dongle in the future. That will move me toward hires Tidal playback in that room, which I like.

Thanks for the ideas, I ordered a Fiio dac ($14)to use between my Roku/tv and preamp to see if I can hear a difference. I can always use it elsewhere later.

Gary