Adcom GFA 555

rdb2001

Looking for an Adcom 555. I see a couple on the gon I am eyeing but wanted to see did any polkies have any laying around. I know there are a couple different versions of this amp. Starting my 2channel journey and this is my amp of choice for the the time being from my research. Thanks

cnh

Good place to start. I own one myself--an original. Those are the 'best' of the 555s...but may need some work to get them up to their full potential. What will really help the 555 is the selection of a good quality PRE-amp.....unfortunately, for an Adcom, that means either a GFP-750 (the best and probably more than twice what you'll pay for the 555), or the GFP-715.....cheaper but probably still more than the 555 alone. That's if you want to stay all Adcom. But that's not really necessary.

I suggest you find a nice 'warm' pre to go with that! Depending of course on whether or not your speakers are on the 'bright/forward' side.

cnh

rdb2001

cnh wrote: »

Good place to start. I own one myself--an original. Those are the 'best' of the 555s...but may need some work to get them up to their full potential. What will really help the 555 is the selection of a good quality PRE-amp.....unfortunately, for an Adcom, that means either a GFP-750 (the best and probably more than twice what you'll pay for the 555), or the GFP-715.....cheaper but probably still more than the 555 alone. That's if you want to stay all Adcom. But that's not really necessary.

I suggest you find a nice 'warm' pre to go with that! Depending of course on whether or not your speakers are on the 'bright/forward' side.

cnh

Yeah I have read great reviews about the 555. Right now it will be used intergrated with my home theater with some kef IQ7's. Next I will be looking for a pre with a home theater bypass. Eventually I will have a rig dedicated to channel once everything is complete. About to start auditioning speakers hopefully will be complete by years end.

Toolfan66

What about a GFA-585??? How much are you wanting to spend???

I have a GFA-585 that I got from Ben, and he fully serviced.

cnh

That's a good deal from Larry above. I plan to have my 555 serviced by Ben when and if I get to Atlanta some time this fall. He's a great guy and he does fantastic 'work'! If you need anything done...send him a PM once you get the unit unless you buy Larry's--if he's selling!

cnh

rdb2001

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wutadumsn23

Slowly building a 2 ch. rig myself and I am looking for an amp to run my Peerless 10A's. Adcom has def. made the short list, if the OP isn't intrested in your 585 Larry, shoot me a PM.

-Jeff