Adcom GFA 555 needs a good home

dudeinaroom
dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
edited August 2007 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
***Sold to SKsolutions ***
Well I have a few financial problems right now an need some money quick. Ihave an Adcom GFA 555 that I just love, but I'm in a tight spot so here it is. I would like $350 shipped for her. I'll post picks later. I bought this off of HTrookie Last year and it has been gently used.

Thanks for looking,
Ted

These are the pics from When HTrookie sold it to me, it is still in the same condition. Yes that is $350 Shipped. Yes it is the original. Yes this is Georges old amp.

I also have the matching GFP 555 preamp for sale if anyone is interested.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited July 2007
    I am sorry to hear you have to give the amp up. Someone snatch this up immediately.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited July 2007
    Good price for this. I love mine and promiss no one will regret buying this.
    Michael


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    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited July 2007
    To be clear:
    Shipping is included? (Boston)
    Is this the MkII or the original mid 80's version?
    Is there a birthday on it?
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited July 2007
    yours if you buy it.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2007
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Well I have a few financial problems right now an need some money quick. Ihave an Adcom GFA 555 that I just love, but I'm in a tight spot so here it is. I would like $350 shipped for her. I'll post picks later. I bought this off of HTrookie Last year and it has been gently used.

    Thanks for looking,
    Ted

    That may be the 555 that I sold to Ricardo,,if so I'm the original owner,bought in the early-mid ninities,from hifi buys in Atlanta,never abused,etc
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited July 2007
    dudeinaroom you have PM
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited July 2007
    Thanks for the info George. I be happy to get another piece from you (indirectly). Looks like I'm in line though. PM sent.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited July 2007
    I' will be returning pm's later tonight I have a few things I have to do. Sorry for the delay.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited July 2007
    Alright guys sorry, I've had a busy couple of days. Now I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings, but SKsolutions did show interest first, So as I see it he had dibs.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited July 2007
    no worries Ted... good luck
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited July 2007
    Money sent, Thanks Ted.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited August 2007
    +1 pm'd to shack, good buyer.





    I MISS MY ADCOM (sniffle, sniffle)
    >anybody wanna clue me into some really top end amps for 2ch for low coin tube or ss is fine as long as I have 50 watts rms and ohh 500 or so peak:) have tons of clarity and loads of dynamic reserves <now thats inconspicuous
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited August 2007
    +1 pm'd to shack, good buyer.





    I MISS MY ADCOM (sniffle, sniffle)
    anybody wanna clue me into some really top end amps for 2ch for low coin tube or ss is fine as long as I have 50 watts rms and ohh 500 or so peak:) have tons of clarity and loads of dynamic reserves <now thats inconspicuous
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited August 2007
    No worries Ted, I may be trying out different amps over the winter, so this may be available again at some point soon. I'll make sure you are first in line before offering it in the FM if this occurs.< green with tube-envy
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • mox
    mox Posts: 87
    edited August 2007
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Well I have a few financial problems right now an need some money quick. Ihave an Adcom GFA 555 that I just love, but I'm in a tight spot so here it is. I would like $350 shipped for her. I'll post picks later. I bought this off of HTrookie Last year and it has been gently used.

    Thanks for looking,
    Ted

    These are the pics from When HTrookie sold it to me, it is still in the same condition. I tried to find the thread from when I bought it, but I can not. Yes that is $350 Shipped. Yes it is the original. Yes this is Georges old amp.

    I also have the matching GFP 555 preamp for sale if anyone is interested.
    Is this the same one you had on ebay last week?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    mox wrote: »
    Is this the same one you had on ebay last week?

    Mox, just so you are aware in your sig you have the 535 listed as 125wpc it's actually 60wpc. Just an FYI.
    "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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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    Maybe he has the 545.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Maybe he has the 545.

    I believe he just bought these off e-bay and hasn't even received them yet. I hope he realizes that the 535 is 60wpc. Wouldn't be the first time someone on e-bay posted wrong info in a sale thread. The 545 is 100 wpc. Just trying to set the record straight and help the guy out if he is unaware and also to keep from spreading inaccurate info.

    Anyone who reads his sig will see the inof and I'd hate for someone to go out and buy a 535 thinking it's 125 wpc when it's really 60 wpc.

    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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  • mox
    mox Posts: 87
    edited August 2007
    thanks heiny9. good catch.
    oops correction. I meant to say 60 watts at 8 ohms. I had it confused with another amp i was looking at.
    thanks.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    You are the man H9. I don't ever doubt you on Adcom. I for some reason thought 545 was 125 wpc. So much for me thinking.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • mox
    mox Posts: 87
    edited August 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    You are the man H9. I don't ever doubt you on Adcom. I for some reason thought 545 was 125 wpc. So much for me thinking.
    engtaz,(or anyone)
    what do you think about that Adcom GFA-535 being dedicated to a center channel only?
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    I believe center should not be weak It should be giving the same consideration as the front speakers. I give my center 200 wpc and my fronts 200 wpc. I also believe in getting the center channel speaker you want and not skimping out on it.
    My reasons are simple: the center channel is the main speaker playing the entire soundstage. Why skimp on the main speaker in your home theater?

    Good luck
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    mox wrote: »
    engtaz,(or anyone)
    what do you think about that Adcom GFA-535 being dedicated to a center channel only?

    It's not bridgeable so you would only be using 1 channel. You could certainly do worse and it is a little bit of a waste since it's such a nice stereo amp.

    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    You are the man H9. I don't ever doubt you on Adcom. I for some reason thought 545 was 125 wpc. So much for me thinking.

    The 5400 is 125 wpc
    "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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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    I believe center should not be weak It should be giving the same consideration as the front speakers. I give my center 200 wpc and my fronts 200 wpc. I also believe in getting the center channel speaker you want and not skimping out on it.
    My reasons are simple: the center channel is the main speaker playing the entire soundstage. Why skimp on the main speaker in your home theater?

    Good luck

    LOL...Reminds me of my buddie's center channel (I think it was some POS BestBuy KLH center speaker he pickled up for $49). Movies to "serious" music in his house is about 80-20. Cant see his center channel. And he always complains the vocals or action in a movie coming from the center, sounds terrible. He used to blame the recording, until he came to my house.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    The 5400 is 125 wpc
    :D At least I got 2 numbers right LOL
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited August 2007
    mox wrote: »
    Is this the same one you had on ebay last week?

    Sorry, did not have it on ebay, I use ebay as a last resort to sell stuff.
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  • mox
    mox Posts: 87
    edited August 2007
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Sorry, did not have it on ebay, I use ebay as a last resort to sell stuff.
    wow. thats good to know.
    i bought one about a week ago from Michingan and I am still waiting to hear back from the guy. so far, i have sent 2 emails asking for a tracking # but no reply. the guy had a 100% rating so i am guessing he is just busy.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    mox wrote: »
    wow. thats good to know.
    i bought one about a week ago from Michingan and I am still waiting to hear back from the guy. so far, i have sent 2 emails asking for a tracking # but no reply. the guy had a 100% rating so i am guessing he is just busy.


    I'm going to say something that might upset some people....but oh well.

    It pisses me off the way alot of sellers and buyers act. They take these transactions way too lightly. Putting stuff up for sale, when they know darn well they are too busy to complete the transaction in a timely manner. Or send a pm or email to a seller wanting a product, when they know they wont be around in a timely manner to pay for it.

    When I put something up for sale, I stick around to complete it. I would never put something up for sale, in the middle of surgery or moving or fighting with the wife or sickness OR VACATION!!!. I do this, because I want my name to stay good. I want people to say "hey I bought from that guy and he is quick and easy, he responds to all my emails and is there for me to get in touch with". because I know how it feels to buy or win something you love or need. Maybe its just me, but I dont take selling products (of any price) with the attitude "ah well, I'll get around to it when I can". Thats pretty **** for the person on the other end.

    Now I know things happen, the wrath of God can be pretty **** sometimes, but I find alot of sellers and buyers, know before hand that they are busy, but still dont care. They will have a break for 5 minutes, catch a wild hair, and throw something up for sale, knowing they wont be able to finish the sale, again, In A Timely Manner.

    I have been , many times, on the other end of a deal, where the seller didnt return any emails for weeks, then I finally get an email and it states that the seller went on vacation or some crap like that. I mean , really, you put something up for sale then go on vacation????

    What I'm saying is, lets , as buyers and sellers, take these transactions alittle more serious. Lets not take the buyer or seller for granted. I just hate getting my hopes up when I win a product or ebay or here, then have to wait weeks to hear from the seller and then it gets shipped (hopefully). It doesnt have to be that way if buyers and sellers, clear some sort of scheduel to watch over the transaction. Or dont put the darn thing up for sale if its going to take weeks (sometimes months) before getting with the buyer, to give him/her some information about whats going on.


    Thanks for letting me rant.

    And sorry for the highjack\\\

    Now back to buying...

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    Good rant.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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