Born2RockU Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 How would the ASDCOM GFA-7700 multi-channel amp (5 channels @ 175watts per) be compare to the B&K AV125.5( 5 channels@ 125 each) ??? Is the B&K a cleaner amp ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 You should also be looking at the ATI 2505 on sale at OneCall.com for about $1400 plus shipping. The ATI requires a 20 amp circuit and will not plug into a 15 amp circuit. TheEAR uses this amp with Reference speakers and likes it. Between the 125 watt B&K and the 175 watt Adcom, I would lean toward the Adcom. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 just take a word of advice, listen before you buy, 125 versus 175 means little if you do not like the sound, or the features, or........ everyone has thier personal choice, but it is because music, sound, is different to each one of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Adcom amps are to bright for horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 a guy at work has B&K and he says they run hot he is not using Klipsch speakers so I did not ask him about the sound of the amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3spitfire Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Definately listen to both. I did, I preferred adcom, but liked them both. Sounds like most on this forum may prefer B&K. It may depend on what music you like. I like a live sound, and felt adcom and klipsch provide that. Others like a warmer sound and wouldn't like adcom at all. Both are great amps, just different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 i was going to mention that adcom amps in my limited audition sounded too bright, but i am very biased towards the b&k stuff, as far as warm yes this is true, but it is also true of many many amps, i did ask the question of the b&k tecks and they said that everything is well within speks, and if i were worried, dont! i used to run rotel and they are cool as cucumbers, but in my expereince that is very rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InventiveAudio.com Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hi, I own a ST-140 and M200 monoblocks in various systems. I still like my Cayin M-12 amp the best of the lot but the B&K amps are also wonderful. Anyway, I also have a Sherbourn amp too so I'll give you the results of my listening test for what it's worth. The B&K amp utilizes MOSFETS in its output stage and has a warmer sound then my Sherbourn which has Bipolar transistors. Most SS amps use Bipolar transistors and amps using MOSFETS are usually more costly. The Sherborn has tighter bass and more clarity in the treble region. The B&K had a sweeter mid with rolled off highs. My tube amp sounded more musical the either and was my favorite amp. I've listed to ADCOM at a dealer's studio and liked the amp (I forget the model). I thought it sounded nice but the speakers were not Klipsch so it's hard to say how it really stacked up with my other amps. You really need to listen to each amp. B&K stuff is built like a tank, has excellent warranty service and they are right in Buffalo NY. I don't know about ADCOM but service after the sale is very important. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich0372 Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I heard the b&k 200x2 and thought it sounded ok (did not hear the adcom) but I love my rotel rmb 1080 200x2 you should also give rotel a listen they have a rmb1075 125x5 for $1000 or rmb1095 200x5 for $2000 they are the best bag for the buck IMO go to www.rotel.com for more info PS I have heard parasound they sound good too Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviserated Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 I love the B&K remote. It controlls bass, treble, balance, etc. to get your sound perfect while seated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 stay away from the rotel gear, since i posted my story concerning my ordeals with rotel i have had quite a few members pm me to compare problems, al were very similar and all were being told that it was normal for equipment to have a few bugs, that and other various stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 B&K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 B&K if between the two.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 ---------------- On 9/7/2004 12:37:46 AM DeanG wrote: B&K ---------------- Yup! I'm very happy with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 the 7700 is nice, the 7500 sucked, regardless of what said, Adcom is NOT to bright for Khorns, used a GFA-585LE with my Khorns, sounded sweet, used a GFA-535 and GFA-545II with Hersey II's...sounded fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 B&k seem to be around the longest with no problems with them. Meaning you see ancient used ones mint and in perfect working condition (they don't seem to break down), and they seem to have the most reviews of the sweetest sound and warmth(from users, and magazine reviewers). Which I think is a good thing with any speaker not just Klipsch. I am actually looking into amps and this is what I have come up with. So I am leaning towards b&k or cambridge audio also acurus. I like harman also so I may go the cheap route and get one of their pa amps which would probally break down on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meuge Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I'll put in another vote for B&K. I am using the ST-2020 which was manufactured in 1995 and it's still in mind condition. The sound is rich, warm, and the soundstange and instrument separation are both excellent. From what I hear Aragon and Acurus equipment is excellent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InventiveAudio.com Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I had an Acurus 5 channel amp and thought it sounded very neutral compared to my B&K AV5000 at the times. With Klipsch speakers the B&K is a better match, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 ---------------- On 9/18/2004 8:40:28 AM InventiveAudio.com wrote: I had an Acurus 5 channel amp and thought it sounded very neutral compared to my B&K... ---------------- Isn't that a good thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 no way!!! neutral is boring, like someone speaking in a monotone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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