Quote Originally Posted by Geoffcin
Get yourself a used power amp from AudiogoN.com. This way you have music now.
I coudn't imagine being without music for an extended period of time. Adcom makes some good ones you can pick up cheap. The GFA-555 is 200wpc and can usually be had for less than $400.

You have a long road ahead of you, and some serious audio decisions to make. At least you'll have some music while your making them.

The adcom gfa 555 is a great amp and have seen them for less than $400. The gfa 5500 runs for $1200 thats the 555 replacement. You can pick up a new adcom gfa5400 wich is 125wpc and lists for $600. Also if you can find a GFA555II its less harsh, and a little better amp than orginal. Go to stereophile.com look up archive reviews of 555 and 555II . Plus there is a comparison of these amps with the NAD amps and some listed in other replies. The adcoms are better then comparable models, Thats their view though, not yours.
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The adcom 555's can be bridged and used as mono blocks ( 600 wpc 8 ohms) Go crazy buy two.