|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Sept 29, 2015 6:58:25 GMT -6
Just wondering , all things being equal for monitoring, do people think any one amp type is better: A,B,C D ?
Take dual mono over stereo ?
Or do generalizations not apply ?
|
|
ericn
Temp
Balance Engineer
Posts: 15,014 
|
Post by ericn on Sept 29, 2015 7:54:03 GMT -6
In theory I would love a big old pair of class A Mono Blocks, but the cost electric bill and while they would help beat the place in winter the AC bill in summer wouldn't be fun.
In reality a Jim Williams Modded Adcom GFA 555 is pretty hard to beat Wait it did beat a pair of Krells!
If Jim were to repackage his work in a Fancy package like the old Levinson No2 he could charge $10k and they would eat them up !
|
|
|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Sept 29, 2015 8:02:23 GMT -6
As Jim is currently modding my 545, that is music to my ears !
|
|
ericn
Temp
Balance Engineer
Posts: 15,014
|
Post by ericn on Sept 29, 2015 8:22:11 GMT -6
As Jim is currently modding my 545, that is music to my ears ! The only bad thing is you might wish it was a 555 or a bridged pair of 555's! |
|
|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Sept 29, 2015 8:31:52 GMT -6
that is what I am thinking so I will start with the 545 and if I see a deal on a 555 maybe grab it and sell the 545.
|
|
|
|
Post by Martin John Butler on Sept 29, 2015 8:46:35 GMT -6
I had an Adcom amp when I had my home studio, and it served me well for ten years, I never once thought I needed more. Here's a Stereophile review of the 555. www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/678/#bGu85OhShSop7zDa.97Don't worry though kcat, if Jim Williams is tweaking this for you, it'll be more than enough for your needs I think. |
|
|
|
Post by Johnkenn on Sept 29, 2015 14:05:21 GMT -6
I'd love to hear one of the adcoms in comparison to the lexicon.
|
|
|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Sept 29, 2015 15:17:42 GMT -6
jim is shipping mine to me if you like to pay the shipping from him to you you could try it for a week then ship to me?
We all know Jim is a stand up guy he just turned around my order a week early!!
I don't even have my monitors yet and he has modded my amp and and is ready to ship:sheesh!
|
|
|
|
Post by Guitar on Oct 1, 2015 17:28:12 GMT -6
I think AB is probably a really good compromise of price/performance. I've never heard a class A stereo amp though.
|
|
|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2015 15:07:36 GMT -6
Hey,, just got my new old Adcam 545 back from JimW after his mod: wow !! hooked up my 30 year old paradigm stereo monitors and dug out some 1/4 inch to rca cables: threw the power switch: nice reassuring bump  all systems go ! (Reminded me of my old phase linear 400 and 2 sets of voice of the theatres I hadn't listened to the amp before Jim modded it so I am comparing to my memories of my adam a7x and I like the adcam alot : open, clear, tight , body and top end and quiet: nice mod ! props to Ericn and Tony for their encouragement to ship to Jim. I bought used and shipped the amp purely based on people's comments here : uber pleased !! upside down again Attachment Deleted |
|
|
|
Post by Johnkenn on Oct 9, 2015 17:05:34 GMT -6
I keep threatening to do this.
|
|
|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2015 18:35:26 GMT -6
Johnkenn I am very pleased with the sound quality! jim mods the 555 mki amp too and that would give you gobs of power.
I have read a few references to people with one 18's wanting to get an adcam 555 for more punch.
It's a respected amp design (Nelson Pass?) and Jim knows what he's doing. Maybe you could borrow one and compare it to your lex?
|
|
|
|
Post by Johnkenn on Oct 9, 2015 18:41:03 GMT -6
What are the used Adcoms going for these days? I'm not really unhappy with my amp...just always looking for a way to spend my wife's money.
|
|
|
|
Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2015 18:45:44 GMT -6
One up for $300 cdn.
|
|
|
|
Post by tonycamphd on Oct 9, 2015 19:23:01 GMT -6
How'd i miss this? congrats on the JW adcom Matty, welcome to the club 8)
As far as my preference, i like class A stereo or better still.. mono blocks for great dynamics/ accuracy for mixing, but i'd prefer a single ended tube amps through some big ole highly sensitive 15" woofered/horn drivers for personal pleasure, complete with huge mid bass punch filling up the room!! If I feel as if i'm fist pounding out a kick drum phrase on my chest, then i'm all 8)
|
|
|
|
Post by tonycamphd on Oct 9, 2015 19:29:07 GMT -6
What are the used Adcoms going for these days? I'm not really unhappy with my amp...just always looking for a way to spend my wife's money. I think if you keep your eyes open you can score one for between $2-300, i managed to pull an Adcom gfa555-pro for $175 because it had a problem, turns out it was a wire lead fell off the left input jack... nice 8) |
|
|
|
Post by Johnkenn on Oct 9, 2015 19:58:39 GMT -6
yeah, I was thinking I'd seen them on the bay for around 280
|
|
all systems go ! (Reminded me of my old phase linear 400 and 2 sets of voice of the theatres 