AVR w/ no pre-out to connect to ADCOM amp

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TheMaster
TheMaster Posts: 184
edited September 2003 in Troubleshooting
My buddy gave me an ADCOM GFA 555 (2 chl) stereo amp and I would like to hook it up to my Onkyo TX-DS575 (I don't think it has a "pre-out") to see if it makes any difference. I don't know how to start or what to connect what, does anybody has any idea how to get around with this? Your out-put is much appreciated.

Thanks....

Glenn
HT:

DENON AVR-3803
DENON DVM-1805
SONY DVP-NS300

SONY 36' HDTV Wega

ADCOM GFA-555
ADCOM GFA-555
ADCOM GFA-2535
ADCOM ACE-515

POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
POLK CSi40
POLK FXi30's
POLK RTi38's
POLK CSi20
POLK PSW 450
SVS PB2 Plus

2 CH Stereo:

AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
Hafler DH-500
Sony CDP-CX235
Monster Cable HTS3500

SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
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    Well...

    Don't know your Onk, but I assume pre-outs would not be hard to spot, so guess they are not there.

    If you have a source with a variable output, e.g., CDP or DVDP, then you can go direct to the Adcom, eliminating the middleman.

    Otherwise you're stuck with the fixed "tape out" outputs of your AVR, which will most likely not be sufficient to produce any ear pleasing volume.

    Next option would be to ebay a 2 ch pre-amp. They are fairly plentiful and go fairly cheap. I follow very few, but do note a number of Carvers, C2's and such, near the bottom of my "sorted by highest price" search results. Many of these go for less than $50; some go as low as $20. Even a vintage Dynaco tube pre's, which I do follow, don't go far over $100.

    Once a pre is in hand then your AVR tape outs to most any of the pre's inputs will put you in business.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
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  • TheMaster
    TheMaster Posts: 184
    edited September 2003
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    Thanks a lot for the advise Tour....

    Glenn
    HT:

    DENON AVR-3803
    DENON DVM-1805
    SONY DVP-NS300

    SONY 36' HDTV Wega

    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-2535
    ADCOM ACE-515

    POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
    POLK CSi40
    POLK FXi30's
    POLK RTi38's
    POLK CSi20
    POLK PSW 450
    SVS PB2 Plus

    2 CH Stereo:

    AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
    Hafler DH-500
    Sony CDP-CX235
    Monster Cable HTS3500

    SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
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    You're welcome... and I hoped you thanked your buddy as well. The 555 is a very nice amp.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • TheMaster
    TheMaster Posts: 184
    edited September 2003
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    Tour, I wanted to ask you about the 555 amp if I should sell it and give some of the money to my friend or keep it?
    HT:

    DENON AVR-3803
    DENON DVM-1805
    SONY DVP-NS300

    SONY 36' HDTV Wega

    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-2535
    ADCOM ACE-515

    POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
    POLK CSi40
    POLK FXi30's
    POLK RTi38's
    POLK CSi20
    POLK PSW 450
    SVS PB2 Plus

    2 CH Stereo:

    AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
    Hafler DH-500
    Sony CDP-CX235
    Monster Cable HTS3500

    SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2003
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    sell it to me, and do what you think is fair with the money :D
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • TheMaster
    TheMaster Posts: 184
    edited September 2003
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    the reason I asked is, I don't want to regret from selling it later on. Thank you for your interest fast100. I will try to contact you first before I'll post it here.
    HT:

    DENON AVR-3803
    DENON DVM-1805
    SONY DVP-NS300

    SONY 36' HDTV Wega

    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-2535
    ADCOM ACE-515

    POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
    POLK CSi40
    POLK FXi30's
    POLK RTi38's
    POLK CSi20
    POLK PSW 450
    SVS PB2 Plus

    2 CH Stereo:

    AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
    Hafler DH-500
    Sony CDP-CX235
    Monster Cable HTS3500

    SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2003
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    It's like this, you have a generous friend to give that to you, what you give/or not give to show your thanks is your option,

    Far as selling the amp, you know your friend better than us, would he be mad for you selling it?


    and if you keep it depends on if you really will ever get a better receiver or pre-amp or not anytime soon, if so.. keep it for later.

    if not and your happy with your gear, sell it and take the money and get better suited upgrades for your system, ie: wire, interconnects, dvd player, what not..

    or if you want a separete 2 channel rig later on, that would work great!!

    just my 02 cents
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • TheMaster
    TheMaster Posts: 184
    edited September 2003
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    ride on fast, I appreciate your input and interest on this. Like I promise, you'll be the first to know when I decided to sell the amp.

    I am really sorry if I bother you guys but, there's one more question, I've been digging in my storage and found this Audio Source pre amp that I've kept God knows when? Do you think there's possibility to put this together? I need your advice on this pls.

    Audio Source
    Pre One/A
    Stereo PreAmplifier
    Power Consumption 3.5w/117VAC/60 HZ

    Thanks,

    Glenn
    HT:

    DENON AVR-3803
    DENON DVM-1805
    SONY DVP-NS300

    SONY 36' HDTV Wega

    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-2535
    ADCOM ACE-515

    POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
    POLK CSi40
    POLK FXi30's
    POLK RTi38's
    POLK CSi20
    POLK PSW 450
    SVS PB2 Plus

    2 CH Stereo:

    AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
    Hafler DH-500
    Sony CDP-CX235
    Monster Cable HTS3500

    SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
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    Sure, why not?

    Onk's Tape out to the AudioSource's Tape In or Aux In and you'll be in business.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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