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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    fish357 wrote: »
    Maybe I’ll hold for an ab.

    What's your budget?
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,595
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    fish357 wrote: »
    Maybe I’ll hold for an ab.

    Don't let the class a bias worry you. It will sound awesome. The draw back is it creates more heat. So yes the amp will run warmer. Hence the fans. It should only be class A for lower volume.

    I'm pretty sure that Adcom is a class ab amp. Just runs pure class a for a few watts.

    I just did a little searching and it looks like it runs Class A for the first 15 watts. Then kicks into AB above that. 15 Class A watts on some efficient speakers is going to create a very nice sound.
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  • fish357
    fish357 Posts: 304
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    aprazer402 wrote: »
    My 5503 has heat sinks, never though the about the fans, could be something to go wrong, or get noisy, down the road. @fish357 I really would like to help another Polkie out, shipping for this would be expensive possibly in the $60.00-$80.00 range and I'm purely guessing. But I'm so very busy with work right now, I don't have much free time.

    I appreciate you trying to help a brother, but I wouldn’t want to put you out.

    @audioluvr
    audioluvr wrote: »
    fish357 wrote: »
    Maybe I’ll hold for an ab.

    What's your budget?

    6 for the amp, plus shipping, and something for someone’s time would be a stretch. It would be snazzy to find something shipped for around 600 total. I’m going to want another amp for my LSiC and LSi7’s too, at some point. Was in a somewhat serious accident back in January, I’m in construction by trade, haven’t been able to do that work since the accident.
    @CH46E
    The reviews for this amp are good, also see mentions of how much power it draws, and that it is an all-or-nothing kind of deal. I don’t see a way to control gains by looking.
    I was thinking an ab amp to run cooler, less juice, and more control.
    Was fortunate enough to pick up a B&K Reference 50 from Terry. Slowly putting together a system that will sound good.
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  • isolationdrill
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    I'm also in Omaha and would be willing to help with shipping.
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  • Viking64
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    isolationdrill wrote: »
    I'm also in Omaha and would be willing to help with shipping.

    Ship some Omaha Steaks® to me!
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  • fish357
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    By the way, what effect does a “non common ground” have on ones audio system?
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  • Viking64
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    fish357 wrote: »
    By the way, what effect does a “non common ground” have on ones audio system?

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  • fish357
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    I’m sorry pitdogg, you’re speaking to a mere common folk in these lands. I’ll see what an SDA is before replying. It looks bad though, and heaven forbid we lose the magical smoke!
    I watched a few cop cars lose the magical smoke- not pretty.
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  • fish357
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    Viking64 wrote: »
    fish357 wrote: »
    By the way, what effect does a “non common ground” have on ones audio system?

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    Wait, it makes KISS appear!? Hellz yeah, sign me up!
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  • Viking64
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    fish357 wrote: »
    Wait, it makes KISS appear!? Hellz yeah, sign me up!

    Not so fast! The "squeal" part is you backstage.....like a pig, etc. :o
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  • fish357
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    Yikes! I’m good on the Deliverance thing.
    Okay- stereo dimensional array- I don’t think I have that in my old Onkyo receiver.
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  • Viking64
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    fish357 wrote: »
    Yikes! I’m good on the Deliverance thing.
    Okay- stereo dimensional array- I don’t think I have that in my old Onkyo receiver.

    SDA is a type of Polk speaker. It doesn't come from other electronics like your receiver.

    Although I did once have a car that came equipped with Star Trek®.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,595
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    fish357 wrote: »
    Yikes! I’m good on the Deliverance thing.
    Okay- stereo dimensional array- I don’t think I have that in my old Onkyo receiver.

    @fish357 , what part of the US are you in? I saw your budget, but what speakers are you going to power with a new amp and how loud do you want to be able to go?
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  • audioluvr
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    Just listed near me.
    https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ele/d/portland-jeff-roland-power-amp-in/7183433539.html

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    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • krazypolk
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    Thats a beefy looking amp.
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  • fish357
    fish357 Posts: 304
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    CH46E wrote: »
    fish357 wrote: »
    Yikes! I’m good on the Deliverance thing.
    Okay- stereo dimensional array- I don’t think I have that in my old Onkyo receiver.

    @fish357 , what part of the US are you in? I saw your budget, but what speakers are you going to power with a new amp and how loud do you want to be able to go?
    I’m in Indiana. @teekay0007 introduced me to an Adcom GFA5503. Was able to pick it up for under $600, including shipping.
    This is the first home audio amp I’ve ever owned (when it arrives.)
    I’ll use that for LSi25’s and an LSiC.
    Still looking for something to drive the LSi7’s.
    You guys are all great, should’ve stumbled on this forum long ago.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,595
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    fish357 wrote: »
    CH46E wrote: »
    fish357 wrote: »
    Yikes! I’m good on the Deliverance thing.
    Okay- stereo dimensional array- I don’t think I have that in my old Onkyo receiver.

    @fish357 , what part of the US are you in? I saw your budget, but what speakers are you going to power with a new amp and how loud do you want to be able to go?
    I’m in Indiana. @teekay0007 introduced me to an Adcom GFA5503. Was able to pick it up for under $600, including shipping.
    This is the first home audio amp I’ve ever owned (when it arrives.)
    I’ll use that for LSi25’s and an LSiC.
    Still looking for something to drive the LSi7’s.
    You guys are all great, should’ve stumbled on this forum long ago.

    So you are wanting a 3-channel amp then for the fronts and center? If so... check out this Acurus 200x3. Well liked amp. More than enough power. 3 channels and under budget. The add says he is even open to offers to include free shipping. And thats a heavy amp.

    No affiliation.

    "Acurus A200X3 Three Channel Amplifier | BGS | Reverb" https://reverb.com/item/35324332-acurus-a200x3-three-channel-amplifier?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=6445914859&utm_content=campaignid=6445914859_adgroupid=82656632808_productpartitionid=803407445708=merchantid=144508916_productid=35324332_keyword=_device=m_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=391716654890&gclid=CjwKCAjw74b7BRA_EiwAF8yHFGjggZ48YiCQFDQ9gKJivvtXBYlcYqDkUutg_v3lYV4V92XdD_vVZxoCKK4QAvD_BwE
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  • fish357
    fish357 Posts: 304
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    Pretty amp. Huntington Beach isn’t bad either.
    Thanks for the lookout. I’m probably going to save my pennies for a few before I jump on the next good thing.
    Actually, the 5503 is a three channel, was wanting a two channel to drive the 7’s.
    @CH46E - By the way, you asked how loud I want to be able to go, is that even a question? If it’s too loud, I’m too old.
    110-120db is a good start. (:
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  • spongebobsquarepants
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/223796601696
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  • CH46E
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    spongebobsquarepants wrote: »
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/223796601696

    Thats been on the bay for a LONG time. Looks killer for sure.

    They probably have a .5 ohm swing in them somewhere. It looks like he was using Aragon amps.
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  • spongebobsquarepants
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    Think a pass labs x250 would fit the bill? Or a gfa-555?
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    Maybe 4 of those
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • spongebobsquarepants
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    Couple of mcintosh mc1200?
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,595
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    spongebobsquarepants wrote: »
    Think a pass labs x250 would fit the bill? Or a gfa-555?

    I don't know what the minimum ohm load is for those amps. Anything rated down to 2 ohm stable with 1 ohm swings should do it.

    This is the specs for my Hafler XL600. I feel pretty good about that 1 ohm rating when driving my Infinity's. I know its not as nice as some of the amps you listed (Pass and McIntosh) But I think it sounds great. I'm pretty sure it would best the Adcom. Don't get me wrong here. I love Adcom amps.

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    Now you're talking!
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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