Amp
codyc1ark
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Seemingly, I've had a channel die on my amp. So this is going to be a 'where do I go from here' question.
The amp is a Adcom GFA-7000 which has been solid for a few years, I picked it up here I believe and I've been fairly kind to it. So, do I send it off for repairs/recapping or do I sell it as-is and move onto something else. It's tax/bonus season, so I'm open to suggestions. I'm not opposed to the idea of grabbing a two channel amp for now and letting the avr drive the center/surrounds for awhile. I'm also in no rush, since the rig spends 75% of it's time doing music.
This is the related gear that it will be used with-
Elite SC-25, Oppo for movie duty, Squeezebox for music, Lsi9s/C.
The amp is a Adcom GFA-7000 which has been solid for a few years, I picked it up here I believe and I've been fairly kind to it. So, do I send it off for repairs/recapping or do I sell it as-is and move onto something else. It's tax/bonus season, so I'm open to suggestions. I'm not opposed to the idea of grabbing a two channel amp for now and letting the avr drive the center/surrounds for awhile. I'm also in no rush, since the rig spends 75% of it's time doing music.
This is the related gear that it will be used with-
Elite SC-25, Oppo for movie duty, Squeezebox for music, Lsi9s/C.
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There is a shop here in the Quad Cities he's worked on a couple of amps for me and services Adcoms. I could give you his number. I could meet you in Iowa City, or the company I work for has a location in Des Moines you could box it up we have drivers that go to Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, and here in the QCA we could work something out. I would be more than happy to help you out even if your a cowboy fan.Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
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My first thought was Big Sky, I'm going to entertain the idea of an upgrade. Emo just gets such a bad wrap around here, but then again I've never had my ears on any of their gear. The idea of a few more watts doesn't hurt the argument for them. I'll take my time, i've always wanted to run a rotel or parasound through the rig and I'm not opposed to buying used.
@gudnoyez Thanks for the offer, I'll keep that in mind as I'm in Iowa City quite a bit. I've found a place in DM on the web, so I may talk to them first.
@ZLTFUL We need to get together, you name the day and time and I'll be there. I'd be interested in checking that HT crawl out. We need to do an Iowa Polkfest, I think you should host it.
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I sure am liking my 5503 thanks to Ryan. I could host a little get together perhaps this fall after my basement flooded its back together got a plumbing project up next that's gonna cost but should be back on my feet in a bit would like to have a pair of SDAs moded by then also. A mini Iowa Polk fest is long over due. Decisions Decisions huh Cody on that Amp.Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin -
Bingo Ryan. You said it, my need is for a five channel amp right now, I want a nice two channel, but until I have the space again for a second rig I need to keep the overall goal of the system in focus. I can live with running a rear channel off of the Pio, so I'll keep an eye out for a killer used deal or maybe audition the Emo. The second gen is getting some pretty good reviews.
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I have to say my new XPA-5 Gen 2 has blown my mind so far.
a lot better than I expected. For the price, I don't think you can beat it. I had considered getting a used Parasound, but getting a five year transferable warranty sealed the deal for me. I figured even if I HATED it, it would be easier to resell. They also have a thirty day no questions asked audition period when you buy. -
@F1nut Any thoughts?
