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B&K vs Adcom – opinions please

I 'm looking to put together a 2-channel system with used mid-90s gear – either an Adcom GFA545 amp/GTP500II preamp-tuner or a B&K ST1400 amp (non-series II)/AVP1000 preamp-tuner. Each setup costs about the same. They will be used to drive a pair of bi-wired floorstanding 2-way speakers with 10” drivers and ribbon tweeters. I am looking for tight and full bass, good soundstage, and accurate highs for day in and day out listening. I listen to a range of music – jazz, rock, classical, vocals. I’d appreciate opinions on which amplification setup will give me better sound. Thanks for your help.
harpodog

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sharp2451
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I have Apogee Centaur Major and for many years used them with Adcom GFA-565 monoblock in bi-wire configuration and 565 preamp. These combo worked very well and I was happy. Then I changed amps for Classe DR 10. The sound completely different - warmer bass extanded and sound much loader I had to decrease my volume for at list half of what I used before. I don't have yet good preamp at the moment but think that I will get Classe and it would improve the sound even better.
Evelyn
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