Adcom GTP-550

POLKHT
POLKHT Posts: 138
edited March 2010 in Electronics
I'm looking at getting a Adcom GTP-550. I'm going to use it for 2 ch. I'm thinking about this pre because it has a remote and has a bypass/direct feature. What are your thoughts on this pre

Thanks.
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  • Tower Boss
    Tower Boss Posts: 52
    edited March 2010
    I have no experience with the GTP-550, but had no real complaint's with the later GTP-602 I used in secondary system's. It was nicely built, convenient with both tuner/pre in one chassis, and decent remote. It's tuner was mediocre, but it was not a big issue for me as I live within city limits.

    BTW, the bypass/direct cuts tone controls from circuit, no biggie as in neutral positions, I could not detect any audible difference engaging the bypass feature.

    Regards,
    Mike
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited March 2010
    whats the average rate for a used unit?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    Taking into account the HT bypass feature and remote, assuming it's in good shape, i'd pay $150-$200 for it.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited March 2010
    would you say this unit would make a significant improvement in the stereo department vs running through my hk354 w/ my amp?

    reason i ask is theres several out there on ebay for pretty cheap
    fronts=rti12s(cherry)
    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
    TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    Kenwood Phono
    bren1 Clamp
    Herbies Slipmat

    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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  • POLKHT
    POLKHT Posts: 138
    edited March 2010
    Tower Boss wrote: »
    I have no experience with the GTP-550, but had no real complaint's with the later GTP-602 I used in secondary system's. It was nicely built, convenient with both tuner/pre in one chassis, and decent remote. It's tuner was mediocre, but it was not a big issue for me as I live within city limits.

    BTW, the bypass/direct cuts tone controls from circuit, no biggie as in neutral positions, I could not detect any audible difference engaging the bypass feature.

    Regards,
    Mike



    Mike.

    I think that there is more to the bypass/direct/tone in button than having the tone controls in neutral. I could be wrong though.
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  • POLKHT
    POLKHT Posts: 138
    edited March 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Taking into account the HT bypass feature and remote, assuming it's in good shape, i'd pay $150-$200 for it.

    Concealer,

    Are you referring about the GTP-550 or GTP-602? Also what is HT bypass.

    Thanks.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    rcrook317 wrote: »
    would you say this unit would make a significant improvement in the stereo department vs running through my hk354 w/ my amp?

    reason i ask is theres several out there on ebay for pretty cheap

    Eh.... possibly. You're going to give up some processing power, though. I would imagine the SOUND would be better, but it's outdated compared to the HK.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    POLKHT wrote: »
    Concealer,

    Are you referring about the GTP-550 or GTP-602? Also what is HT bypass.

    Thanks.

    The 550, i'm not as familiar with the 602. :)

    Sorry... i misspoke. This doesn't have an HT bypass. I forgot this was a surround processor. My bad.

    But otherwise, in terms of price, i was speaking of the GTP-550. :)
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

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  • Tower Boss
    Tower Boss Posts: 52
    edited March 2010
    POLKHT wrote: »
    Mike.

    I think that there is more to the bypass/direct/tone in button than having the tone controls in neutral. I could be wrong though.

    Maybe as I had stated that I had no experience with the GTP-550, just the GTP-602. The following was pasted directly from page 11 of the GTP-602 Owners Manual.
    [23] Bypass
    The bypass button provides a more direct signal path that reroutes the audio signal around the bass and treble adjustment circuits, thus providing a cleaner sound. The bass and treble functions are not in the circuit when the bypass mode is engaged.

    Regards,
    Mike
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