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Revel Salons and Adcom amp, good match?

I just puchased a set of Revel Ultima Salon 1's, and currently have an Adcom 555 200w amp. I am planning on purchasing a dual mono amp soon, but I need to know if this Adcom will be ok to use in the meantime. Not really concerned about the sound quality, just more or less that nothing will get damaged. Thanks for any information.

Keith
mstngk
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Just for general info: that amp is hardly the amp you should be using. Sure,it will make music,and if your funds are depleted---ok. However, great speakers such as these will sing a whole lot better with a quality amp or mono block amps.
You should be looking at amps in the same price range as the speakers.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
The Revels love power.
Keep in mind that they will sound noticably better after about 200 hours of use-turn them to medium volume and go away for the weekend?
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roxy54
7,982 posts
 
If I was you, I would definately be concerned about the sound quality. Those are very revealing speakers, and they will reveal the nature of that amp. They are worthy of better, but listening will tell the tale.
audiolui
295 posts
 
The Salon is in different league. The Adcom will do fine, but I will definitely explore other higher quality amps.
mstngk OP
4 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses, this is a big help. Currently looking at a Meridian 557 300w monoblock, nice looking amp, and plenty of power. But it's good to know that I don't have to rush into anything. Thanks again guys...huge help!
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