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Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555?
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Posted 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 |
Shoot For A Pair Of 565's..., posted on January 7, 2012 at 00:32:00 | |
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or the 585. |
RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? , posted on January 12, 2012 at 09:29:13 | |
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Hi all ! For $400 - $500 hard to beat the Belles A150 . |
RE: too many newer and better options, posted on January 6, 2012 at 12:28:42 | |
But which brands possess the bass slam that the Adcoms are known for? |
Bryston. , posted on January 6, 2012 at 13:26:28 | |
Been there, done that (and really wish I hadn't sold 'em). |