Adcom Preamp...what is 'contour' button for?

This amp (555 GFP) has a 'contour' button that seems to only boost bass output. Is that its only purpose?

ronloisnet10-01-2001 11:11pm

elwood Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 42 posts 10-02-2001 at 01:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's a loudness control.,Boosts the treble and bass
tube_boob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 10-02-2001 at 11:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you don't have a manual you can download one from Adcom's website.
rar1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,770 posts 10-03-2001 at 11:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The contour button must be depressed, if you want the high and low filters to work. If you need a user's manual, provide me with a fax number and I can fax you a copy. I have a 12 year old Adcom Tuner/Preamp. Regards
crosseyedmary4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 09-14-2002 at 09:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete its basically a loudness button without havivg to tell anyone you have a loudness button on your high end amp
koa19 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 01-22-2003 at 03:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can anyone help??I have the same pre amp (Adcom GFP 555II) and was wondering- because I am not home to look at it- does it have sub out jacks?? thanks, Dave