Adcom GFA-6000 vs. Carver AV-405

spock 2054
spock 2054 Posts: 163
edited August 2011 in Electronics
Been noticing a lot of the Adcom-GFA 6000 units on ebay, and AV-405 amps from Carver online. Almost pulled the trigger on a 6000 tonight till I called the vendor and found out that the power light is the only light that illuminates on the front panel. (The 6000 went for 164.50 plus 34.95 shipping - 204.45 total)

I have a limited budget, and would like to pick the collective Polkie brains on how your experience has been with either unit. Thanks.
polk monitor 70's
center - polk monitor cs2
surround - polk monitor 60's
surround back - jbl e10
sub - velodyne dps 12
sub - polk psw110
avr/pre-amp - onkyo tx-nr809
amp - adcom gfa-5500
amp - carver av405
display - sharp lc70le847u
tv - silicon dust hd homern
blu-ray - oppo bdp-103
hd dvd- toshiba hd xa2
control - logitech harmony one
turntable - technics sl1500 mkII
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2011
    Also check audiogon.

    I've owned both the Adcom 7000 and Carver 505 and both did a commendable job for movies. The Adcom was a little bright/edgy sounding but it was also a touch more dynamic. For the price, I don't think you can go wrong with either unit. And if you don't like them, you can easily get your money back.
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2011
    As HT says, you should try to hear an Adcom and a Carver. Different sounding units there. As far as my 2 cents are concerned--the Adcom will give you fewer repair problems but I agree that it's a little brighter sounding which is fine for some set ups.

    Good Luck.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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