Parasound A21 vs Adcom GFA555

stoogefan00
stoogefan00 Posts: 24
in Vintage Speakers
Thinking of replacing my Adcom GFA555 amp with a Parasound A21. Powering SDA SRS speakers that have been completely gone through. What benefits if any will there be in the Parasound over the Adcom to justify the new purchase. I have a Mcintosh c32 pre-amp and mainly play vinyl in a dedicated listening room. Thanks in advance for any help.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,544
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    Better sound.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
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    stoogefan00 wrote: »
    What benefits if any will there be in the Parasound over the Adcom to justify the new purchase.

    I have owned three GFA-555s, and it was a great amp in its day, but the quality of electrical components has improved considerably since the 555's introduction. The A-21's better parts quality facilitates lower electrical noise, which facilitates more clarity and detail, a more "solid" sound stage, more refined and detailed bass, and better imaging.

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  • Mike Reeter
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    Plus, The Halo Gear in Black is just Drop Dead Sexy ;)
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
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    While I dont have a Halo, I do like my Parasound 2250 v2 over my past Adcom GFA-545 mkII. Granted, more power and all but I think it's just a bit better at everything.
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  • codycatalist
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Better sound.

    Simple and to the point. I do agree.
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  • xschop
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    codycatalist wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Better sound.

    Simple and to the point. I do agree.

    F1 keeps it simple, and real.
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  • stoogefan00
    stoogefan00 Posts: 24
    I appreciate all the comments, especially DarqueKnights. Very informative for sure. Parasound it will be. After purchase and a some breakin time I will post my thoughts, already sounding positive for sure. Thank you everyone.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited November 2018
    You have two of the most "heavy hitters" (on the forum) make a comment in the first two replies in this thread. I suggest you take their advice.

    Edit: Lol! I just now saw you already bought the A21. Sorry. F1's and DK's advice still is just as sound though.

    You would think I would have learned to read the whole thread by now.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    Hope you're enjoying the A21. It is far superior to the Adcom.
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