Adcom gfa 555 question

JTodd
JTodd Posts: 20
edited January 2012 in Electronics
Hey guys! New to home theater an in the market for an amp. I found an Adcom gfa 555 for sale for $195.00! This is a great deal.....right? It is in mint condition and has just been checked out by an audio tech. I think this is a winner but would love more knowledgeable peoples input. Thanks in advance!!
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2012
    That is a horrible deal. You should tell me where it is and I will go tell them!
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
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    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited January 2012
    Good amp, great price. It will get you addicted to separates. It is not the end all be all, but a great way to get started. What would you be using as a preamp for this?
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited January 2012
    Nice deal!!! I am not sure but I think that Adcom was design by Nelson pass.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited January 2012
    Glowrdr wrote: »
    That is a horrible deal.
    Agreed terrible deal he should be paying at least $300.
    lanchile wrote: »
    I think that Adcom was design by Nelson pass.
    Yes indeed.
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  • JTodd
    JTodd Posts: 20
    edited January 2012
    I am going to use a Harman Kardon avr 247 with it. Will that work or will I need an actual pre amp?
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2012
    That will work just fine. It's one of those things that if you know for a fact you are buying equipment, and that involves an amp - get a pre. It's considered a waste to buy an AVR just to bypass the amps - but there is nothing wrong with it. Plus, you will be using the surround channels so it all works out.
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • JTodd
    JTodd Posts: 20
    edited January 2012
    Cool! Thanks for the help guys! Do you guys know of any good site for "how to properly hook up an amp"? Like I said i'm a noob and dont want to screw anything up.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,497
    edited January 2012
    Use this site and your manual for your info.

    Get some decent interconnects, from signal, blue jeans, or whatever your heart and budget desires
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2012
    Pretty straight forward. Use the LF/LR outputs into the amp. Then switch your speaker wires from the AVR to the amp itself. I'm not sure if any settings need to be changed with the receiver settings though. This is where the manual will come in handy.
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited January 2012
    great deal if your sure all is wellw/it . Mine as I said before has the formal rackmount face that I got at Audio CLssics for $300.Absolutely quiet and go for mid to better ICs and a pre and you'll be on your way to 2-chl ville.
    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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