Adcom GTP-400
concealer404
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Well, i picked up a GTP-400 that i posted up on the Deals of the Day thread a couple weeks back. I have no use for it, and it has a hopefully minor issue, but i have no desire or need to keep trying to troubleshoot it.
The Good:
Pretty good cosmetic condition. Minor scratches on top. Face is in great shape. Powers up just fine, sounds pretty decent.
The Bad:
Tuner is finicky at best. FM doesn't really work. AM kindof does. Left channel cuts out. Has been repaired before for grounds and transformer board cracking at some point.
The info so far: HB27 took a look at it, and noticed that the cutting issue was worse when trying to use the FM tuner, so he thinks that it's tied together somehow. Also, you can mess with the main outs, if you jiggle them, the signal will come back in to the left channel.
It wasn't worth it to me to fix it on top of the price that i already paid for it. BUT, i figure it might be worth it to someone to fix it if they got it for free, or to use for parts for one of their GTPs. Or hell, someone more technically savvy might be able to fix it easily. I have no idea.
All you have to do is say "IN," and have more than 100 posts.
Winner will be drawn on September 4th. I will accept shipping refunds if you feel so inclined, but it's not going to stop me from giving this thing away if you can't afford it. I know everyone is broke. I'm waiting to give it away til the 4th, because that's when i can afford to ship it.
Soooo... have at it, and good luck! (My feelings won't be hurt if nobody wants it.)
The Good:
Pretty good cosmetic condition. Minor scratches on top. Face is in great shape. Powers up just fine, sounds pretty decent.
The Bad:
Tuner is finicky at best. FM doesn't really work. AM kindof does. Left channel cuts out. Has been repaired before for grounds and transformer board cracking at some point.
The info so far: HB27 took a look at it, and noticed that the cutting issue was worse when trying to use the FM tuner, so he thinks that it's tied together somehow. Also, you can mess with the main outs, if you jiggle them, the signal will come back in to the left channel.
It wasn't worth it to me to fix it on top of the price that i already paid for it. BUT, i figure it might be worth it to someone to fix it if they got it for free, or to use for parts for one of their GTPs. Or hell, someone more technically savvy might be able to fix it easily. I have no idea.
All you have to do is say "IN," and have more than 100 posts.
Winner will be drawn on September 4th. I will accept shipping refunds if you feel so inclined, but it's not going to stop me from giving this thing away if you can't afford it. I know everyone is broke. I'm waiting to give it away til the 4th, because that's when i can afford to ship it.
Soooo... have at it, and good luck! (My feelings won't be hurt if nobody wants it.)
I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
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Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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Nice, totally in! You should draw winner on the 7th (my bday ) Truck setup
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Nice, totally in! You should draw winner on the 7th (my bday )
Hahaha, well if you win, i'll see what i can do about throwing in a goody. Can't promise anything real cool, but i should be able to get some comedy going on. I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
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well I already have a preamp but I just wanted to acknowledge the generosity.
Nice one.
pic & info for those (like me) who don't know all the adcoms by heart..;)
found one on Adiogon
Adcom GTP-400 Preamp Tuner, Phono, CD, Tape1, Tape2, Tuner, Volume, Bass, Trebel, Contour, Mono, Headphone Jack, Tuner Presets and more. -
One of my first pre's i ever owned and would love to own one again to start seperates on my 2chnl and have a UPS account for shipping
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I'm in.
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Nice Karma!!! I am in...
Thanks, and will pay shipping.
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Not in.
Nice karma though..
I've heard this pre amp. Same model anyway... Defiantly is a performer given its price point... Very nice entry level pre...
Nik -
You DO all know that it has issues, right? I wasn't expecting anyone to be THIS excited about it.... just sayin'. I made sure that i made it pretty clear in the first post... don't want the winner coming back to me saying "wtf man! my free **** doesn't work right!"
And Nik heard my good one. These things are DEAD silent when working correctly.
I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
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Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
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Not in Ain't smart enough to use it. But nice gesture
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in please. i think i just wanna give it a try. and if i win and don't use it, i'll re-karma that beotch.
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In please!"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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In please!
Be a nice way to get a 2 chan rig started once you get it fixed that is. Truck setup
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In please! I love to tinker.
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In please!!!!!!
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IN please....I will give it a shot...have a degree in electrical engineer, i might as well use it for something...Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
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In, please. Handy with a soldering iron, and it'll match my GFA 545 perfectly
Ludicrous gibs! -
always enjoy fixing stuff or just taking thing apart....
please count me in,
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I'm definitely in on this one. I love tinkering with things.
If I end up not using it...it'll get re-Karma'd.
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Bumpage.
Drawing will be EARLY friday morning, and the winner will have to give me their shipping info by ~2pm EST on Friday the 4th if they want it shipped over the weekend. Just moved, no internet at the new place yet, and i have a long weekend.
Will be including an interesting surprise! I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000 -
concealer404 wrote: »You DO all know that it has issues, right? I wasn't expecting anyone to be THIS excited about it.... just sayin'. I made sure that i made it pretty clear in the first post... don't want the winner coming back to me saying "wtf man! my free **** doesn't work right!"
And Nik heard my good one. These things are DEAD silent when working correctly.
Yes i understand
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Yes i understand
Pauly
Just making sure. I wasn't expecting this much excitement over it. I figured i'd have to force it upon someone.
I found an Adcom box to ship it in, that was pretty exciting.I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000 -
concealer404 wrote: »Just making sure. I wasn't expecting this much excitement over it. I figured i'd have to force it upon someone.
Never underestimate the power of free stuff.Ludicrous gibs! -
concealer404 wrote: »Bumpage.
Drawing will be EARLY friday morning, and the winner will have to give me their shipping info by ~2pm EST on Friday the 4th if they want it shipped over the weekend. Just moved, no internet at the new place yet, and i have a long weekend.
Will be including an interesting surprise!
Hopefully its not pics of you in assless chaps right? Curt swears on daisy dukes :rolleyes:Truck setup
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Hopefully its not pics of you in assless chaps right? Curt swears on daisy dukes :rolleyes:
Not a picture of anything, i promise you that much.
It might be completely useless, but i've been trying to find a use for them for years. Hell... more people might try to get in on this just for the surprise, huh?I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000 -
Hmm...a surprise? Sounds interesting...
Still in!The nirvana inducer-
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Last call!
Get your post in before 6am EST!I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
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Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
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You know, I'm in. (and I'll obviously cover shipping, if I win, since shipping to Canada is higher). Still don't have a tuner in my 2-channel rig, so wouldn't mind tinkering with this one.Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
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And the winner is:
DEVANI!
Please PM me with your address and let me know whether or not you want to pay shipping. Totally up to you, no pressure. If for some reason you want to bow out, let me know and i'll draw again. I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
