I would try a used McIntosh MC7100 or Odessey Stratos. I own the former and have tried the last one at home. They are similar in that they have a warm sound that is super-easy to listen to and with good layering and coherence. I just love my little Mc and it just about beats anything else I have heard for around $700. So much body and soul - it just rocks relentlessly with control that belies its conservative 100Wpc 8ohm rating. This is with a McIntosh C712 pre, Sony CA80ES cdp, and Paradigm Reference 100.2 speakers. Anyway, good luck - Arthur
First System Amp . . .
evolving into Second System. My trusty Adcom 545mkII just died. It serviced Energy A5+2 speakers; an Adcom 500mkII serviced it. I won't describe the cdp source (embarassing); a remedy is in the works but not final. So where do I go from here? Any suggestions on a good replacement amp (there are SO many to choose from)? I'm looking for about the same power but perhaps a bit warmer sound. Thanks.