Adcom GFA-7400 Price questions

mu1166
mu1166 Posts: 172
edited March 2010 in Electronics
Just looking at a local classifieds and someone just listed the GFA-7400 5 channel amp. What would be a good price to offer for it? The upgrade bug is starting to bite a little.

My setup is listed in my signature. Would I see a decent improvement over my Onkyo receiver? Would I see more improvement in going with a 2 channel amp and running the remaining 3 speakers off of my receiver?

I have never purchased an amp before, since it was actually listed locally, figured I may take a look at it.

Thanks
AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
Mains: Polk LSiM707
Center: Polk LSiM706c
Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
DVD: Xbox 360
NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2010
    You will notice a difference but how much is the question. Your speakers are very easy to push. Give it a try and if you don't like the results you could always sell it.
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited March 2010
    I thought about that also, but I dont' really know the going rate for this amp. I saw one listed on eBay for $599 buy it now (which I know is way to high).

    Didn't know if I would be lowballing him with a $300 offer, or even if that is to high for this amp.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    $300 isn't too high. Last one that was for sale here was $500, but i don't know if it sold or not, and that was in great shape.

    Check it out, if it's in good shape, start with $300 and see what happens.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2010
    $400 is a good price if it's in good shape. Also if you're wanting to get your feet wet without breaking the bank look at the Adcom 545II 2 channel amp. It can be had for about $150-$200
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited March 2010
    I haven't looked at it yet. He says that it's in perfect conditon. He is asking $375 for it. Didn't sound super firm on his price, but at least it's a starting point.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited March 2010
    Mine pushes my full Lsi HT very nicely. $375 is a very good price. Anything less is a steal. Go get it. NOW!!!!
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