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What amp to choose?

I am running Infinity IRS Omega speakers and a 6 channel multiplayer equipped with preamps, by now I only use the 2 channel stereo. This a high quality gear MSRP USD20.000. The amp is a 150Wpc and 1800VA (240V/50Hz.
I run it balanced.The combo does deliver a good soundstage, detailed and I am satisfied with that.
I love my Omega`s,but they need more power and I want to optimize the system with a better amp.
Previously I`ve heard the player with PBN AX amp this is an option, sound is just right, but price new is to high for my budget, and I have to look for used.
I will be grateful if anyone could give me some inputs.
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johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
Musical Fidelity cut the price in half on their Supercharger 550K mono power amps, and that makes them $2499.98/pair new. They put out (as their name implies) 550 watts each into 8 ohms (and 750 watts into 4 ohms). Reviews that I read were raves, and stated that these are so transparent they relay the characteristics of the amp or preamp upstream. As "superchargers," they can be driven by either amplified speaker level or linestage interconnects.
phaelon
1,052 posts
 
I haven't been a huge fan of the Krells, but admittedly, I've only heard them a few times and none were the newer models. My suggestion was based mostly on the Halo's ability to provide effortless power to your Omegas. I just thought that it would be a worthwhile audition and that you might be able to find one used at your price point.
bullet100t
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Well for a budget of $ 2,500 USD I would look at a pair if Adcom GFA-555SE new they are 1,100 - 1,300 each. I have 2 GFA-555 and 2 GFA-555II that I am using, all I have bought used from $250-375 each.

http://www.adcom.com/prod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?prodid=1322

http://www.wildwestelectronics.net/adcom-power-amplifiers.html?gclid=CJeq2saE7ZkCFQHyDAod_UyZSg

Good Luck

Mark
AKA Bullet100t
post OP
12 posts
 
Have to make a cheching list, find my local dealers and just listen around.
My conclusion is that all the variables, different type of setups, gears, rooms...alltogether will not give a "correct" answer whats best!...for such a limited budget.
Reviews for all suggestion here is promising to the price limit.
Grateful to have more opinions.
post OP
12 posts
 
Anybody knows what McCormack DNA500 could do (good reviews on this one too), considering increase my budget for JC1 or Dna 500..
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