Adcom GFA 555

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rdb2001
rdb2001 Posts: 791
edited April 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
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
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
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    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
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited April 2010
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    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.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    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
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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    rdb2001 Posts: 791
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
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    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
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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