INGO Home Audiophiles assemble.

[SaintsNSinners]

What are your thoughts on audio components from adcom? I never really got into home audio and surround sound, so I dont know much about anything.

I have a guy who is supposed to be getting me some details and specs on an Adcom preamp he wants to trade me. I dont really have much use for home audio, the ball and chain already says I have the TV to loud. If its worthwhile and I go through with the trade it will probably just end up on craigslist anyway but Is Adcom good stuff or is it like that white van audio stuff I read about... High priced junk?

 

[Double T]

I would pass.

 

[Mad Macs]

I like Rotel for amps and preamps. My dad has a killer setup using those and B&W speakers.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

What are your thoughts on audio components from adcom? I never really got into home audio and surround sound, so I dont know much about anything.

I have a guy who is supposed to be getting me some details and specs on an Adcom preamp he wants to trade me. I dont really have much use for home audio, the ball and chain already says I have the TV to loud. If its worthwhile and I go through with the trade it will probably just end up on craigslist anyway but Is Adcom good stuff or is it like that white van audio stuff I read about... High priced junk?

It's X'cellent stuff......If I did'n have this.......

High End Hi Fi Audio Amplifiers : Perreaux

http://www.google.com/search?q=perr...gTa1oHYAw&sqi=2&ved=0CC0QsAQ&biw=1280&bih=713

an Adcom'd be 1 of my choices.....Perreaux drives a set of these......
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bought'em both back in '87-'88.......and they still come on strong.
Ohm load on these'll shift all over the place......mines the 1st model produced.....they shut a Nakamichi PA7 down cold......no need for a sub......passive radiators in the bottom (sub-bass) will go down to 11......

The Perreaux'll drive a 1ohm load all day long.......the Adcom'll run close to it......it's got some nutz........

 

[snapping turtle]

Crown, carver, Perreaux , adcom all hold there own. I invest in speakers over amps personally. Remeber this is a pre amp.

Is this one a tube preamp. If so remember tube preamps should be warmed up for at least 5 minutes before cranking it up.

 

[rlspach]

I would call it lower end audiophile. If you want to sell it/price it, try audiogon.com