What to replace an Adcom amp with?


I have an Adcom 5503 that is probably in need of repair or refurbishment.  There is a buzz coming through my left and right channels (not my center) that I have traced back to the 5503 and it is starting to get very hot even while listening at low to moderate levels.  The 5503 powers my front three channels and a 555 II powers my two rear channels.  My speakers are four KEF Reference 201, a 202C as my center channel and a sub.  I have been extremely happy with my two Adcom amps and really enjoy the listening experience.  I listen to music and watch movies on this system.  I listen to a lot of 5.1 music on SACD, DVD-A, and Blu-Ray Audio.  I've thought about just getting a new 5 channel Adcom or find a used 5503 but before I did, I thought I would ask some advice from this forum.  Any thoughts on what amp would be most "Adcom-like" or would give me an improvement in the listening experience?  The KEFs are a little bright so I definitely don't want to get something that would accentuate that.  Again, I would really be interested in everyone's opinion.  Stick with Adcom or change to a different brand altogether?  As far as budget, I would like to keep it at $2-3K if possible and I am not afraid of used equipment at all.  Thanks in advance.  Dave
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Showing 1 response by arcticdeth

A sunfire, or McCormack would be a huge improvement!

 Ebay has a load of Sunfire amps!, most are good.
if not hit the only sunfire official refurb mna.

www.flannerysvintageaudio.co,

themverynbest!
sent,in my sunfire,600:Sig, said no black or brown on anything, so the amp was pristine!
 Drove to www.soundsclassic.com.  In Rockford.
new screws, bolted transformer flawless, and put a 1.5 inch rubber pad on top of transformer just under top cover!

   Was a b stock unit, now it’s an A stocky unit!!!

 Flannery replaces all important caps, led light, and anything which is important! I swear by him, he is the only sunfire official supporter!
  My sunfirem600 is good for another 15 years!

 Great amp!  Questions.....?
call bill!

he is a genius