ADCOM GFA5500 vs Emotiva RPA-1

fish976
fish976 Posts: 30
edited August 2007 in Electronics
Hi,

I have the LSi15's and LSiC and looking to purchase either the Adcom or Emotiva RPA amp. Looking for recommendations on which one is better for music.

Thanks
Theatre System 5.1
Receiver Denon AVR 3805 Pre/Pro
Adcom 5503 amp (front L/R & centre)
polkaudio Lsi15 (Ebony)
polkaudio LsiC Centre
polkaudio RM6600 Surround
polkaudio PSW1000 Sub (Ebony)
Denon 2910 DVD Player
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  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited August 2007
    I don't think you can go wrong with either one,having said that ,I am a big fan of Emotiva.
    I like the two power supplies that the RPA1 has.

    The specs on both units are close, try the RPA1 they do have a 30 trial period.
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  • fish976
    fish976 Posts: 30
    edited August 2007
    ok thanks
    Theatre System 5.1
    Receiver Denon AVR 3805 Pre/Pro
    Adcom 5503 amp (front L/R & centre)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Ebony)
    polkaudio LsiC Centre
    polkaudio RM6600 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Sub (Ebony)
    Denon 2910 DVD Player
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2007
    Yeah, definitely the Emotiva. Let us know how it sounds.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2007
    i enjoyed my gfa-5300 which is the sibling of the adcom 5xxx series. However, it wasn't musical enough for me - considering i'm not using speakers that are known for their musicality. My Sig upgrade turned out to be far superior than the adcom, and from what i've heard of emotiva's rep, the same conclusion could also be drawn.

    That being said, considering you have lsi's, i'm sure either one would be great.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • frreo1
    frreo1 Posts: 73
    edited August 2007
    Rotel and Outlaw are also good value for the money. Don't think you can go wrong regardless based on these choices.
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  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited August 2007
    Here's a review of the RPA-1 for your perusal.


    http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/amplifiers/emotiva-rpa-1-amplifier?searchterm=rpa
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  • fish976
    fish976 Posts: 30
    edited August 2007
    Actually I purchased a used Adcom 5503 3 channel AMP for $450 dollars, so I intend on using this for my front's LSi15's and the LSiC then just use the Denon 3805 to drive my surrounds (RM6600) for now until I upgrade them.

    Do you think this configuration is good for Music (Stereo) 2 channels also?
    Theatre System 5.1
    Receiver Denon AVR 3805 Pre/Pro
    Adcom 5503 amp (front L/R & centre)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Ebony)
    polkaudio LsiC Centre
    polkaudio RM6600 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Sub (Ebony)
    Denon 2910 DVD Player
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  • margate21
    margate21 Posts: 105
    edited August 2007
    fish976 wrote: »
    Actually I purchased a used Adcom 5503 3 channel AMP for $450 dollars, so I intend on using this for my front's LSi15's and the LSiC then just use the Denon 3805 to drive my surrounds (RM6600) for now until I upgrade them.

    Do you think this configuration is good for Music (Stereo) 2 channels also?

    i am still trying to figure out which amp i want. please let me know if u like the 5503.
    Home Theater
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    onkyo 805
    sunfire tga 5200
    toshiba - xa2
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    svs sb12+
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