Audiophile stuffs (amps mostly) - BARF

danate · 05-25-2018, 03:14 PM

Hi all. This post may develop as I dig through my piles of expensive stuff in an effort to reduce how much extra audio equipment I have. Everything I list is in good working condition.

Here's the list:

Adcom GFA-555. Google it. Fantastic stereo 200 watt amp for anyone on a "budget" (as they call it in the audiophile world where amps can cost as much as a house). Mine is an older model, which is most likely built better than the newer versions and has always worked flawlessly and sounds great. Asking *SOLD* for this gem. If you have a pre-amp with 12v triggering, I also have a Niles AC-3 I used with it I'll add in for $50.

Parasound HCA-2205A. Discontinued beast of an amp. 5 channels at 220 watts a piece and certified THX. Have a strong back because it weighs 85 pounds. Originally sold for $2500; I'm asking $700.

Jolida SJ-502B. For those of you interested in tubes, this is a good starter amp. It's been modified for extra channels and I recently had it fully serviced by ADK Hifi Repair in Benicia. Asking $600 for it.

That's it for now. Feel free to make offers and I'm happy to demo, meet up, or deliver within reason. I'm located in Antioch.

If you're interested in bass amps, PA amps (or speakers), studio microphones, or any other pro audio equipment, just ask, because I probably have something interesting and I'm really trying to downsize the collection.

Lonster · 05-25-2018, 03:43 PM

Adcom GFA-555 is a GREAT workhorse. I had one for years.
I can't believe you didn't post any pics (porn) for us to ...a...look at.

danate · 05-25-2018, 06:03 PM

Working on pics. I'll update it as they come in. Here's the adcom:

danate · 05-26-2018, 12:29 PM

And the Parasound:

Lonster · 05-26-2018, 01:01 PM

What a MONSTER!

danate · 07-12-2018, 03:33 AM

Update. Adcom is sold and price lowered on the Parasound. Let's get em gone! Make an offer if you want.

seralat · 07-13-2018, 10:12 PM

Whoever bought the Adcom got a great amp. Before I had kids and had to pair down the amount of equipment they could ruin, I had mine matched to a Conrad-Johnson PV-11 tube preamp, and the combination sounded absolutely incredible.

05-25-2018, 03:14 PM	#1
danate #hot4beks AMA #: 2948810 Contributor + + + + 3% Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East East Bay Motorcycles: Big pompous Beemers Name: Nate	Audiophile stuffs (amps mostly) Hi all. This post may develop as I dig through my piles of expensive stuff in an effort to reduce how much extra audio equipment I have. Everything I list is in good working condition. Here's the list: Adcom GFA-555. Google it. Fantastic stereo 200 watt amp for anyone on a "budget" (as they call it in the audiophile world where amps can cost as much as a house). Mine is an older model, which is most likely built better than the newer versions and has always worked flawlessly and sounds great. Asking SOLD for this gem. If you have a pre-amp with 12v triggering, I also have a Niles AC-3 I used with it I'll add in for $50. Parasound HCA-2205A. Discontinued beast of an amp. 5 channels at 220 watts a piece and certified THX. Have a strong back because it weighs 85 pounds. Originally sold for $2500; I'm asking $700. Jolida SJ-502B. For those of you interested in tubes, this is a good starter amp. It's been modified for extra channels and I recently had it fully serviced by ADK Hifi Repair in Benicia. Asking $600 for it. That's it for now. Feel free to make offers and I'm happy to demo, meet up, or deliver within reason. I'm located in Antioch. If you're interested in bass amps, PA amps (or speakers), studio microphones, or any other pro audio equipment, just ask, because I probably have something interesting and I'm really trying to downsize the collection. __________________ How to register a salvage bike My spur of the moment 2000+ mile bike retrieval Last edited by danate; 07-12-2018 at 03:32 AM..

05-25-2018, 03:43 PM	#2
Lonster Veteran AMA #: 305491 Budman's errand boy Barf Brick and smoking Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Emerald Triangle Motorcycles: RG500 Gamma, Lucky Strike 750, RD400, GT80, Italjet 50 Name: Lonster	Adcom GFA-555 is a GREAT workhorse. I had one for years. I can't believe you didn't post any pics (porn) for us to ...a...look at. __________________ Lnster R.I.P. Champ Nicky Hayden Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming– “Wow! What a Ride!” — Hunter S. Thompson

05-25-2018, 06:03 PM	#3
danate #hot4beks AMA #: 2948810 Contributor + + + + 3% Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East East Bay Motorcycles: Big pompous Beemers Name: Nate	Working on pics. I'll update it as they come in. Here's the adcom: __________________ How to register a salvage bike My spur of the moment 2000+ mile bike retrieval

05-26-2018, 12:29 PM	#4
danate #hot4beks AMA #: 2948810 Contributor + + + + 3% Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East East Bay Motorcycles: Big pompous Beemers Name: Nate	And the Parasound: __________________ How to register a salvage bike My spur of the moment 2000+ mile bike retrieval

05-26-2018, 01:01 PM	#5
Lonster Veteran AMA #: 305491 Budman's errand boy Barf Brick and smoking Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Emerald Triangle Motorcycles: RG500 Gamma, Lucky Strike 750, RD400, GT80, Italjet 50 Name: Lonster	What a MONSTER! __________________ Lnster R.I.P. Champ Nicky Hayden Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming– “Wow! What a Ride!” — Hunter S. Thompson

07-12-2018, 03:33 AM	#6
danate #hot4beks AMA #: 2948810 Contributor + + + + 3% Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East East Bay Motorcycles: Big pompous Beemers Name: Nate	Update. Adcom is sold and price lowered on the Parasound. Let's get em gone! Make an offer if you want. __________________ How to register a salvage bike My spur of the moment 2000+ mile bike retrieval

07-13-2018, 10:12 PM	#7
seralat Veteran Contributor + Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Berkeley, CA Motorcycles: KTMs, two of them Name: Tal	Whoever bought the Adcom got a great amp. Before I had kids and had to pair down the amount of equipment they could ruin, I had mine matched to a Conrad-Johnson PV-11 tube preamp, and the combination sounded absolutely incredible.

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