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

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Topic - Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - bboroski 11:07:41 01/05/12 (29)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - KanedaK 11:41:13 01/10/12 (0)

Shoot For A Pair Of 565's... - howard 00:32:00 01/07/12 (1)

Bad move - Jack G 06:20:37 01/07/12 (0)

I think the Parasound HCA series (or McCormack DNA) sound better - Tom Schuman 23:28:28 01/06/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - fantja 12:39:29 01/06/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - Mick Wolfe 02:17:30 01/06/12 (9)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - Mushroom Soup 09:31:49 01/10/12 (2)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - Mick Wolfe 15:20:06 01/10/12 (1)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - bradluke0 09:29:13 01/12/12 (0)

RE: too many newer and better options - bboroski 12:28:42 01/06/12 (5)

RE: too many newer and better options - Mick Wolfe 03:26:48 01/07/12 (0)

RE: too many newer and better options - plantsman 14:59:28 01/06/12 (2)

RE: too many newer and better options - a,wayne 16:41:53 01/06/12 (1)

"the big ones" - plantsman 03:34:57 01/07/12 (0)

Bryston. - JimK 13:26:28 01/06/12 (0)

No - plantsman 02:09:10 01/06/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - cycletemp 18:45:09 01/05/12 (0)

Adcom GFA 5800 or Hafler TransNova - Jon L 17:59:39 01/05/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - wawa2020 14:12:34 01/05/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - geezerrocket 13:40:52 01/05/12 (0)

With $750 budget? No, you should not. - Beef Guinness Cutie Pie 13:00:16 01/05/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - ampreometric 12:50:39 01/05/12 (1)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - A.Wayne 21:17:40 01/05/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - roscoeiii 11:54:41 01/05/12 (4)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - roscoeiii 12:37:01 01/06/12 (0)

RE: Aragon, Acurus, and Belles - bboroski 12:23:02 01/06/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - Crazy Dave 10:11:49 01/06/12 (1)

That is my experience as well - plantsman 10:26:41 01/06/12 (0)

RE: Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555? - noway 11:38:11 01/05/12 (0)

Should I consider an Adcom GFA-555?

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