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An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ??

I want to replace my GTP-500II tuner/preamp & GFA-555II amp combo for an integrated amp. My amp is 20 yrs old and has a high frequency distortion from the right channel. Fixing it seems silly since something else can go at anytime with either unit.

I happen to LOVE the sound of this combo (warm, powerful, crisp bass). I use it with Aerial 5s and a marantz CD-67II.

I wanted to spend between $1000 - 1500. Ideally even less. Maybe even a AV receiver that would do the job - but i tried a Harmon Kardon 10 yr old av receiver and it sounded much worse.

THANKS!
manto

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manto OP
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Perhaps "warm" isn't the proper description. I have trouble describing sound. I know its not "bright". But you Adcom owners know how they sound and what replacement would come close (or better).

Thanks for the quick replies. A quick search to actually find out where to buy these things are hard to find. The Musical Fidelity A5.5 is around $2800 and i could not find the Plinius for sale anywhere. Stereophile gave raves to a new Integrated amp (Simaudio Moon I-1) but i cant find it to audition or buy. Im in NYC.

Thanks.
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