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ADCOM 555 II and DQ 10's

I have a set of DQ 10's and want to keep them. But all I have to power them is a ADCOM GFA1A, will not do it at the levels I like to listen at. Goes into clip when it is cranked up.

On a tight budget so must buy used Amp in the $400.00 range. Would a ADCOM 555 or 555 II power the DQ 10's?

I listen mainly to rock, but do like classical as well. System is in a soft room, so base is ok with the DQ's.

Thank you for your time, Cuda Ken
cudaken
curleyhifi
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The trick here is in the pre-amp. I had the same set up and I was using a Conrad Johnson Premiere 2. Jazz, Classical, Live Theatre sounded amazing. I always kept the 555II out of site until my friends told me how great it sounded. If you listen to rock an ARC LS-3 would probably get you there on budget.
cudaken OP
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Well I won a ADCOM 555, not a 555 II of E-bay for only $295.00 with shipping. Alos bought a Adcom GFP1A Pre amp for only $43.00 with shipping.

I had a Adcom 555 Pre amp when I bought the system, but house was broken into and they took the Preamp but left the power supply. ;-) Boy I bet they where p--sed when they tried to use it. Bought a old SANSUI CA-2000 preamp from a pawn shop for $75.00. Did not sound bad either till the pot's got loaded with dust. One of the reason I quite useing the system.

Cuda Ken
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mattmiller
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"Yamaha preamp may have played a part" 

 Thats exactly why when you turned it up it sounded harsh and tough to listen to! The ADCOM GFA 555 or 555 II is one of the smoothest sounding amps for the money. If you partner it with a good sounding preamp like a Modwright SWL 9.0 or something similar you will find that the amp sounds great! I highly recommend the ADCOM if your on a budget. They sell for around $300 used.

Matt M
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