GFP-750 In Da House

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  • gigbyt
    gigbyt Posts: 145
    edited October 2012
    Nothing like great sound AND a remote.
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited October 2012
    They are available but pricey. Others here could put up a good case to do things differently for the money spent. It would seem there are other options that can get you to pretty much the same place.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited October 2012
    littlewoodboats wrote: »
    It would seem there are other options that can get you to pretty much the same place.

    Not really, not for the used price. Nothing really comes close. Sure you can find good stuff for less, but it won't compare. Except for the rare deal of a lifetime on a very particular piece.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    I have always wanted one of these you lucky dog! The Emotiva XSP-1 is shipping. Considering it as an alternative. Wonder how theycompare? Hope to hear about a comparison sometime.

    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=prepro&action=display&thread=26526

    http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/xsp1
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited October 2012
    They don't compare. Adcom FTW, and a big win at that.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited October 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Not really, not for the used price. Nothing really comes close. Sure you can find good stuff for less, but it won't compare. Except for the rare deal of a lifetime on a very particular piece.

    H9

    Thanks for your input on this H9. I held out for one based mostly on your recommendation. (I also did a bit of outside reading)

    With the exception of the sticky volume pot the unit seems to be working flawlessly. Good cleaning took care of the pot and have not had an issue since. Using the "if I knew then what I know now" thought process I would buy it again without reservation.

    There was a recent thread discussing upper end pre's (pass labs and someone else I cannot remember at the moment). From what I read there the price to go better than this level on the pre-owned market could easily cost twice the money. H9 could comment on that much better as he posted in the thread.

    If someone were looking for one Canuk Audio has one listed for less than I paid for mine. I have no knowledge of this seller but his reviews are good.

    http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649010894-adcom_gfp_750_pre_amp/

    In all honesty gygbyt, a Professional Reviewer would tell you I do not know my butt from a hole in the ground and they would be correct. With the newly restored/upgraded GFA-585 I think the sound is sweet. During the rebuild I started to question my choice of amplifier (I could have paid epray prices for a 555 for the same treatment and come out for less) live and learn. I have never second guessed the purchase of the GFP-750
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited October 2012
    Devlon wrote: »
    I have always wanted one of these you lucky dog!

    Thanks Devlon but mostly it was being willing to pay what it was going to cost. I looked at your links. As I have said, I cannot speak to overall quality. For some shoppers it boils down to features. The Adcom is not what one would call "feature laden". For the careful shopper the Adcom can be had for a bit less than the price at your link.

    Good luck which ever way you decide.
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    They don't compare. Adcom FTW, and a big win at that.

    H9

    You're probably right! I love my Adcom stuff. XSP-1 just started shipping this week so no way to compare sound quality yet anyway.
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Congrats. I had one. Never thought I'd sell it but I heard something better and didn't need the $700 siting in a box in the closet. So I sold it.

    Mind sharing what you went to?
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Congrats. I had one. Never thought I'd sell it but I heard something better and didn't need the $700 siting in a box in the closet. So I sold it.

    You also went to a Integrated unit that's in a whole other league. More bad ****. :razz:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited October 2012
    My Adcom Gear will be for sale soon, and just like Sal I never thought I would say that but I want something different...

    GFP-750
    GFA-5802
    GCD-750
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    How much for the GFP-750? What condition is it in?
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited October 2012
    Devlon wrote: »
    How much for the GFP-750? What condition is it in?

    Nick has dibs on it when the time comes. condition is like new 9/10
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  • Blownrx7
    Blownrx7 Posts: 137
    edited October 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Not really, not for the used price. Nothing really comes close. Sure you can find good stuff for less, but it won't compare. Except for the rare deal of a lifetime on a very particular piece.

    H9

    I don't want to rain on anybody's parade to the GFP-750.
    I agree that there is nothing significantly cheaper that will compete with the Adcom. BUT...

    I did own one a few years ago and I really liked it. I bought it so I could replace an Aragon Aurum because the Adcom had a remote. I REALLY wanted the Adcom to work for me. BUT it didn't. The Aurum just had a cleaner, smoother sound. I reluctantly sold the Adcom and kept getting my exercise instead (until I spent a WHOLE LOT MORE) to replace the Aragon. But that is a different story.
    My point is that there are preamps out there that can compete with (and beat) the Adcom. System synergy is always a consideration and I'm not saying the search is easy but there are viable alternatives at ALL price points.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited October 2012
    I've heard that about the Aragon, but could never find one. They are extremely hard to come by from what I have seen.

    I would be interested in hearing the difference but I don't ever want to own a pre without a remote, that would be too annoying for me personally.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited October 2012
    ........
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I went with this:

    http://www.musicalfidelity.com/uploads/manuals/English/tri300.pdf

    Very cool. Thank you for sharing
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    Anybody had a chance to compare the GFP-750 to say a GFP-815? I wonder in what ways they sound different?
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited October 2012
    Another key point is that the 750 has bypass for HT use. This was key for my purchase.
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  • trans am
    trans am Posts: 91
    edited October 2012
    I think I bid against you on ebay. it went for 685?

    I ended up getting the Gtp565 modded all new caps and its clean as hell.
    Adcom GFP-750
    Adcom GFA-555II
    Monitor Audio silver RX2
    NAD T585 SACD
    Technics sl-1200mk2 / ortofon m2 blue (signal cable/ Eichmann mod / Sumiko HS-12 Headshell
    Jolida JD9 II / Mulllard Tubes
    SignalCable Ultra speaker cables
    SignalCable Analog 2 IC's
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited October 2012
    The 565 isn't even on the same planet as the 750.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I went with this:

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    http://www.musicalfidelity.com/uploads/manuals/English/tri300.pdf


    I was going to sell my kw but your pics have me thinking twice about it..
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I went with this:

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    http://www.musicalfidelity.com/uploads/manuals/English/tri300.pdf

    Holy crap that is one nice system!!!!!!!!
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited October 2012
    acmf74 wrote: »
    Another key point is that the 750 has bypass for HT use. This was key for my purchase.

    Does this function only work with Adcom's processor?
    trans am wrote: »
    I think I bid against you on ebay. it went for 685?

    Mine went a bit higher than the price you mention. I had bid on several units and got sick of loosing out. When the amp decision had been made final I posted a max bid at my threshold of pain and let it ride. It did not go as high as I was prepared to pay thank goodness but still pricey.

    JayCee picked up a couple of Parasounds and Rick allowed as while clean on the outside my amp was a natural disaster on the inside. I was nervous checking mail figuring I had another "something else is wrong" e-mail. At the end of the day a nice 555 would have saved me about $400.00. The process on the 585 was not without pain but I will say I am quite happy with the results.

    I have a friend come listen who could have saved me a ton of money. He allowed as how my system did not jam out like it should as I need better speakers. He recommends a pair of Cerwin Vegas with a class D commercial amp like he got out of an old club. Go figure, some people cannot hear the difference and are not interested. Everyone else to listen has been impressed.

    There is a little lady next door who loves opera but can no longer attend. She has a few disks of her favorites and loves the system.

    I need a better player.
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