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Amp upgrade advice

I am looking to upgrade the amplifiers in 2 of my systems and could really use some advice from experience audiophiles.  I’ve laid out the current systems in my office and kitchen below.   I am happy with the pre-amps and speakers in both rooms.  They are both augmented by subwoofers.  I am interested in upgrading the Amps.  I’ve listed the amps I currently have.  I’m planning to sell thee current Adcom’s to fund upgrades with a few extra dollars.  My research is pointing me to the B&K Reference 125.2 amp.  Both rooms are smaller with smaller speakers so I am thinking quality Amps rated at 125 W should be plenty.

I am asking for your advice:  Am I on the right track?


Office. (12’ x 12’   Closed room)
Pre-Amp. Emotiva BAS X PT-100
Speakers Definitive Tech SM350

Kitchen ( 10’ x 20’. With one open side)
Pre- Amp. Emotiva UMC-200
Speakers Paradigm Reference Millenia One

Amp’s to sell?
Adcom GFA-555 MKII
Adcom GFA-545 MKII

Looking at B&K Reference 125.2

Thank you for any advice.

tbarber20

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blindjim
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Hi,

Look into Odyssey. Decent quality for not a lot of money. W4S maybe too. Butler. Paragon.

Everything matters. Its meaningless for me or anyone else to say to you, do this or do that. Unless, of course, you want someone to.

Everything matters. How much any one of your outfits matters to you will point you towards which rig needs more this or better that, first.

For myself, non irritating sounds in exterraneous casual rooms would be sufficient. But that’s just me.

Maybe consider adding a passive PLC onto the one rig you listen to most. Then perhaps try a new PC on the source or what ever amp arrives.

I think every rig begins with the source, but hold fast to the idea everything matters.

One does have to consider what if for later on too when calculating a new purchase.

Have fun.


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