adcom 5503 or 3 outlaw monoblocks?

dagame27
dagame27 Posts: 577
edited September 2005 in Electronics
They will be driving polk rti70's and a csi40. The preamp is HK 235 reciever. What would match better? Is one's quality better than the other? Thanks guys

Chris
ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited September 2005
    I have Outlaw M200's driving my RTi70's and two CSi40 centers. These amps are excellent for HT, lot's of power reserve and they don't put off a lot of heat. I have an Adcom 7605 (125w x 5) in the bedroom HT and it is also a very nice sounding amp. I don't think my ears are capable of determining a difference. I know with the M200's I get really good sound dynamics for my HT.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    Speaking for the Adcoms, they go really good with an H/K as a pre-amp.

    The outlaw monoblocks would be just as nice, perhaps even more so- but for the money a used Adcom is very tough to beat.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • racer4551
    racer4551 Posts: 373
    edited September 2005
    If your interested i know someone selling an adcom 5503,he works for the local hi-fi store near me and took it in on trade.Not sure of the price but will find out if your interested.
    *HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
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  • h4ma
    h4ma Posts: 10
    edited September 2005
    Out of curiosity, how much of a sound difference would it be adding the amp vs just using the HK receiver? What is expected with adding an amp?

    Sorry, don't mean to hi-jack your thread, dagame.
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 577
    edited September 2005
    no problem h4ma. Hey Racer, I am interested as long as the price is not too high. If you could find out for me I would appreciate it. There was 2 on audiogon, but 1 was too expensive and the other guy lives close to me which would save on shipping, but I have been unable to get in touch with him as of yet.
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    h4ma wrote:
    Out of curiosity, how much of a sound difference would it be adding the amp vs just using the HK receiver? What is expected with adding an amp?

    Sorry, don't mean to hi-jack your thread, dagame.

    You do lose some of that H/K warmth for neutrality when Adcoms become a part of the equation. Although I like warm sound better than neutral, and despise bright sound, I would say the Adcoms make a noticeable but not a huge improvement with my small speaker setup. IF you have larger speakers in your system, then the improvement will become more obvious. The Adcoms i use could easily drive Rti10's, Csi5's, Fxi5's and Lsi7's & 9's- so they're not working too hard for my rti4's and co. If you can get a good deal on the Adcom, then it's worth it. If not- don't bother.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • racer4551
    racer4551 Posts: 373
    edited September 2005
    He's asking 550.00 plus shipping.One owner with very little use.
    *HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 577
    edited September 2005
    thanks racer, that's the same as the one that's local. If that one falls through, I will PM you. Thanks

    Chris
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • RVJII
    RVJII Posts: 167
    edited September 2005
    Racer...do you know if that Adcom is still available? I am looking at adding some seperate amplification right now and that might just fill the bill.
    A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited September 2005
    I'd personally choose the Outlaw over the Adcom, but that's just me...
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    I'd personally choose the Outlaw over the Adcom, but that's just me...

    if we're talking new prices, I'm in agreement.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • racer4551
    racer4551 Posts: 373
    edited September 2005
    dagame27 did you score that local amp?If so just wondering since i have other interested parties and wanted to make sure since i offered it to you first.
    *HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 577
    edited September 2005
    hey racer, i did not, but Im going to end up w/ some outlaw monoblocks later. I have decided to take only my mains to grad school due to space restrictions, so I have no longer have use for a 3 channel amp. Thanks for the help though! I am sure someone will enjoy it.
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • racer4551
    racer4551 Posts: 373
    edited September 2005
    No problem,you will definatly enjoy those outlaws,great amps for the money also.
    *HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
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