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Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555?

Posted by bboroski on January 5, 2012 at 11:07:41:
I currently have an Arcam C31 preamp that I am very happy with running
with a Nad C272 power amp. I run 3 different sets of speakers all of
which are pretty efficient conventional driver designs(no panels).

I have the following speakers: PSB Image T6s, LSA 1 Monitors and
a set of vintage Electro-voice Interface 3s.

At this point I would like to try another power amp, and I am weighing
my options. I listen to a lot of hard rock/heavy metal and I love bass
and slam. And I honestly do not care for systems that sound
bright or warm. I prefer decent detail and soundstage, great
bass and impact and a neutral to somewhat mellow top end. I honestly
don't care for a lot of high end tube or SS amps that tend to be
very neutral sounding.

I have researched here and the Adcom amps keep coming up when it comes
to bass slam. I have read some say they are a poor man's Krell and
the poor man part would apply to me I guess. :-)

My budget would be under $750 and I would consider vintage equipment
such as one of the older Adcoms. I am running 150 wpc now and would
like to stay at at least 100 wpc.

Would the Adcom GFA-555 or 545 have the type of sound I am looking for?
If not, can you suggest anything else new or vintage in my price
range.

Thanks in advance,

Bill