Best used 2 channel Adcom amp?

HTguru1982
HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
edited November 2011 in Electronics
I love my Adcom GFA-7000 but am considering using it only for the center and surround channels. I've heard many say that it isn't as musical as other Adcom offerings because of the type of amps used(bipolar vs MOSFET). What 2 channel amp would you recommend for the front channels, which are Polk RT7's btw.

Thanks in advance!
Display: Sony 42" LCD
Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
Fronts: NHT 2.5
Center: NHT VS-1.2A
Surrounds: NHT Super One
Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2011
    GFA-5802
    GFA-5800
    If they have been serviced the 585, and the 565's
    The GFA-545 is a real nice amp on the cheap.
    If your 7000 has enough power for you then I would say the GFA-545. Those usually go for $200
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    For 2 channel the 5802.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    For 2 channel the 5802.

    Agreed, the 5802 is the best 2ch amp from Adcom.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Also at the $1000 or less range there's other great options also.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2011
    5802
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited March 2011
    The 5802 looks beastly. However it's a bit out of my price range. I've been around long enough so I should have known to list my budget - dur. The GFA-545 looks like the perfect fit right now. I appreciate all of the suggestions.

    With the 545, what should I expect compared to the 7000?
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited March 2011
    I've been very pleased w/my gfa555. I call it the industrial model because of the handles
    and the thing can run all day long and doesn't even get warm. I received mine from Audio Classics and couldn't be happier w/ the deal. I got mine for $300, they threw in shipping which made the deal. After cruizing C/L and e-bay I can see the quality was not going to be up to their standards ,or after all was said and done w/ shipping it got priced out.If your going w/ ss and 220wpc that's the one for you.Adcom gfa555......LW
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

    Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc
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  • RickTfromAZ
    RickTfromAZ Posts: 122
    edited November 2011
    I have the Adcom 5802 with a GFP-750 preamp. I have been very pleased with them. However, this was my first foray into separates so I have nothing to compare them to. The pair does an excellent job of driving a pair of SRS SDA 1.2 tl's.
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