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Alrighty, been awhile since anyone chimed in here, so why not me?

Got my hands on another Adcom GFP 555, although this one was recapped completely with Nichicon gold stuffs. Maybe something was...

Oh, that's disappointing. I was pondering about having a set of those for surround speaker duties. Or one of them for a center channel.

UPDATE!:

I really feel like a dummy, now that I've fixed my issue with the 2214H's. Problem with the flabby bass and "BRAP!" or voice coil bottoming was all in my crossover settings. I did some...

Oh yeah, they sure do. Both of mine sound like someone going "tap..tap" on a counter just as the red light fade out from each. And when they switch on, the woofer gets sucked into the cabinet until...

The 555 II has one of those well, but with four for the rails conveniently located above them.

Yep, I've heard that too- same kind of stuff people say about Crown amps and all that. Don't believe...

Try a GFP-555? I think you'd dig it. I can't comment on the GFA 555 other than I really like the GFA 555 II. I've had to replace the rail fuses on my 555 II's, was fast and easily done via the...

Had some more time in the listening seat to audition all this gear I've acquired. Synopsis:

Adcom GFP-555 > Dynaco PAT-5 > > Marantz 3600

For >800hz:
Carver TFM 55x > Adcom GFA 555 II > Crown...

This preamp came in the other day, listened to it for a bit yesterday.

At first, I wanted to hate it and thought it would stink. But, after several key tracks (Classical Gas, Night Moves, Goodbye...

Oh.. Welp, I didn't pay much for it at all. So hopefully, it actually works and isn't too terrible. It could be the unit I put in the garage. Tonight I'm hoping to have the showdown between the...

My collection of vintage audio gear continues to grow: +1 Dynaco PAT-5 preamp by member suggestion. Well, Seawolf recommended a PAT-4 but close enough, right? Anyway, the only reviews I can find on...

Haven't heard about the PSA-2, I shall look them up. Can confirm about the Macrotech line, the 2402's I have are both incredibly and deceptively heavy. The first time you see one, you'll estimate...

I appreciate the info, Seawolf!

Hmm. I didn't find any 750's for sale. Really wish I could rent this stuff before committing to buy it. But, it sounds like those amps wouldn't be my cup of...

Cool stuff. Which BGW models would provide a more relaxed or warmer sound? Based on my findings over the weekend, I need at least 400w for the bottom end and probably 300 for the mid and highs.
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Oh, thanks for the clarification grumpy. My Marantz pre has a 30hz filter option that I'm not using because the Ashly XR1000 claims to have a 20hz high pass filter already integrated into it. ...

Please correct my ignorance, BGW's?

That's a nice looking pre, affordable too! Was trying to find another one <$300, I might just try that. Was thinking of a new one from Emotiva, which has a...

Turns out one of the switches wasn't fully engaged in a position. Once I cycled those a few times on the K2, all was well. You were right about the sensitivity settings, I don't know what I was...

Thanks for your input Mike, much appreciated.

Oh, I did not know that about the fans. Yes, each fan was caked with dust. Although perhaps "caked" is too hard, they're just worse than I expected,...

I got all three amplifiers in over the weekend. Two 2402's and the one K2. Couldn't get the K2 apart but did pop the hood on the 2402's. DUSTY! I also was expecting two giant caps but these appear...

I'll pit them against each other then. I prefer to vertically bi-amp but on paper it looks like the K2's will drive the top end and the 2402 will handle the bottom end..

Guess I'll find out just how hard I drive stuff! I uh, just got a K2 from eBay last night, black. :bouncy: Jeez, I never thought I'd have so much gear. This is highly addictive, yet fun. If only...

Thanks Mike!

Definitely, I at least try to peek under the skirt of every piece I get before powering it on. I was really impressed with the inside of that GFP 555..

What did you think of the...

Hmm, interesting you mention that! I couldn't find any PS400's, least not two or four like I wanted to try based on a member's suggestion. However, I did stumble upon two MA-2402's:...

Bought one of of eBay and tried it out against the incumbent Marantz 3600. Might not have been a fair comparison as only the left channel produced anything, but I did turn the amp off for the right...

Awesome, lets!

Thanks Mike, I appreciate all the comments and suggestions. This is great.. I have considered Hafler, heard great things but not sure which models to go for. I've also read they...

Thank you for the detailed response! Compared to me, you've tried quite a few amplifiers. Seeing as you frequented a Mac dealer and got to try stuff, your opinions & comparisons are certainly the...