Parasound A21+ vs Adcom GFA-585se

Thanks for all the opinions.  I see that the overwhelming response was for Parasound.   I'm still leaning that way  too.  Has anyone had any experience with the new Adcom  GFA-585se?  I think the lack of interest for Adcom doesn't bode well for the company.  That's another plus for Parasound.   I would love to hear the Adcom, but there are no local sellers.  A21+ here I come!!!!

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I had the A21 for 3 years, and currently own the Adcom GFA 565SE, 555MS, and had the 555SE.  The Adcoms are all current production models.

I didn't have the Parasound at the same time as the Adcoms, but sold it because I grew dissatisfied with the way the top end is lightly rolled off.  Unfortunately I never tried different cables then because I believed the "cables are snake oil" nonsense.  With my speakers and pre, I also couldn't get plentiful bass, so that was strike three.  I think the gain structure had something to do with that.

I believe the A21+ would be fine, any amp just needs good synergy with the rest of the system.  The gain pots, signal sensing turn on and good looks don't come cheap.   But the Adcoms are a lot of fun at half the price.  Made in Taiwan as mentioned above, same as Parasound.

The 585SE is the only one that has the 12 volt trigger if thats a priority. 

I've bin climbing the Parasound ladder with first A21, JC5 and final the JC1+. It all started with the A21 witch in my humble opinion is the best hifi purchase I've done due to getting the most out of least money. I'm very, very satisfied with my JC1+, it's a totally different league then A21 but so is the the price tag!! You will never go wrong with the A21, but you might end up with the JC5 with a year or two after having the A21 in your house. Parasound with John Curl design is really that good!!

Had my A21 for 12ys before getting my JC5 last year, the original plan was to go from A21 to JC1's but then the JC5 happened and I'm set for now!
Yeah! Parasound with John Curl design is really that good!!

Jdub39

I've always craved for "the best of both worlds" solution with SS amp paired with tube pre. I would have kept JC5 if it hadn't bin for the lower input impedance the JC5 has compared to JC1+. Special ARC gear har high output imp. I've learned that golen rule is 200x amp to pre regarding impedance. No matter what the JC5 is a truly astonishing amplifier I've had the pleasure to own in 2 years time. Not heard the new Rotel Michi with similar specs and price but the sweetness JC5 gives in class A for first 12watts was addictive for me and pushed me against JC1+.