Pre choice: Adcom GFP-715 or Rotel RC-995?

raffi
raffi Posts: 114
edited December 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
I've been doing some research and for the price range I'm looking in, to me these look like the best options at this time. Just picked up a pair of modded SDA SRS 2.3s and an Adcom GFP-555, waiting on a Denon DVD-5900, and last (but not least) will likely try to snag either a Rega P1 or Project Debut 3TT (a topic for another thread)...

So, I'm interested in any/all opinions on these or any other similarly priced pre ($200-400)...thanks!
2 channel rig: MMF 2.2 turntable, Adcom GFP-715, Adcom GFA-555, Adcom ACE-515, Carver M-1.0t, Denon 5900 CD/SACD, SDA-SRS 2.3s (Zardoss modded), AQ Diamondback & King Cobra IC's and AQ Type 4 speaker cables

HT rig: Panny 50" G20 plasma, Directv DVR, Insignia BRD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A, Denon AVR-890, Fronts: Polk Monitor 70's, Rears: Deftech Mythos Gems, Center: Polk CS1, Sub: Polk PSW-505
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2010
    http://www.adcom-usa.com/data/manuals/gfp715_manual_v1.pdf
    The 7xx series are much better than the other Adcom Pre's.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    The 715 is a great pre just leave the tone controls alone...
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  • raffi
    raffi Posts: 114
    edited December 2010
    Thanks for the feedback gents, that's what my gut was telling me before your feedback anyway but you guys' opinion definately sealed the deal...so I pulled the trigger on a 715 this morning, Merry Christmas to me.:biggrin:

    If I'm not mistaken TFFL, the 715 has a bypass that negates the tone controls, right? So that should take care of that...and if I can find a 750 for even $650, I'll be all over it...I shoulda bought yours last month! Thanks again guys. Now about that turntable...
    2 channel rig: MMF 2.2 turntable, Adcom GFP-715, Adcom GFA-555, Adcom ACE-515, Carver M-1.0t, Denon 5900 CD/SACD, SDA-SRS 2.3s (Zardoss modded), AQ Diamondback & King Cobra IC's and AQ Type 4 speaker cables

    HT rig: Panny 50" G20 plasma, Directv DVR, Insignia BRD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A, Denon AVR-890, Fronts: Polk Monitor 70's, Rears: Deftech Mythos Gems, Center: Polk CS1, Sub: Polk PSW-505
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 882
    edited December 2010
    I can't wait to see pics of the set up. I have the SDA 2.3 SDA as well, but not modded yet. Need 4 more 194s and some spikes and the parts gathering will be complete. I switched from a nad pre to the Rotel 995 and have been pleased...ok I really wanted a remote.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    raffi wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback gents, that's what my gut was telling me before your feedback anyway but you guys' opinion definately sealed the deal...so I pulled the trigger on a 715 this morning, Merry Christmas to me.:biggrin:

    If I'm not mistaken TFFL, the 715 has a bypass that negates the tone controls, right? So that should take care of that...and if I can find a 750 for even $650, I'll be all over it...I shoulda bought yours last month! Thanks again guys. Now about that turntable...

    Yes it does have the bypass..:wink:
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  • raffi
    raffi Posts: 114
    edited December 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    I can't wait to see pics of the set up. I have the SDA 2.3 SDA as well, but not modded yet. Need 4 more 194s and some spikes and the parts gathering will be complete. I switched from a nad pre to the Rotel 995 and have been pleased...ok I really wanted a remote.

    Hey Cincycat, based on the research I did it sounds like the 995 is a great pre...One of the very few mods that hasn't been done to my 2.3s is to spike `em, so that will be done very soon. Thanks for the interest, I'll post up pics once I start getting everything together early next week.:smile:
    2 channel rig: MMF 2.2 turntable, Adcom GFP-715, Adcom GFA-555, Adcom ACE-515, Carver M-1.0t, Denon 5900 CD/SACD, SDA-SRS 2.3s (Zardoss modded), AQ Diamondback & King Cobra IC's and AQ Type 4 speaker cables

    HT rig: Panny 50" G20 plasma, Directv DVR, Insignia BRD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A, Denon AVR-890, Fronts: Polk Monitor 70's, Rears: Deftech Mythos Gems, Center: Polk CS1, Sub: Polk PSW-505
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