Adcom GTP-550 A/V Preamplifier
Adcom GTP-550 A/V Preamplifier
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 10, 2008]
rynbiggz
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
everthing
Weakness:
nothing this thing is great!!!!! |
[Sep 06, 2000]
Brian
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
flexible, ease of use,5 channel stereo , excellent sound reproduction, great looking
Weakness:
No digital inputs, Does not support DTS or DD Adcom proves that it makes a solid component for its price range. I would consider this the training wheels for seperates. I have used this preamp for over 4 years and NEVER had any bumps in the road. It decodes Dolby Pro-Logic very accuratly and delivers clean stereo reproduction. |
[Dec 13, 1999]
John
Audio Enthusiast
When considering this unit as a separate and in the price range it fills, I believe it is a good value. It's matched w/ the Adcom GFA-5400, HK8450 and Castle Harlechs and the sonic quality is very good. My only criticism is this bass button do-hickey, which seems cheesy to me, sort of like the bass boost you see on Wal-Mart boom boxes. On the positive side the bass button adds considerable bass at low volumes, but when the volume knob surpasses 4-5, the bass gets very muddled, at which time if you press the bass button all your bass disappears. You're then forced to play with their equalizer buttons to compensate for the lost bass. It's somewhat ridiculous. Other than that trifling annoyance, it pairs nicely w/ the 5400 amp. |
[Nov 05, 1999]
Bill
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Sweet pro-logic
Weakness:
no dolby digital upgrade Very good unit. For the value, it is definitely above any receiver. It is a perfect way to get into seperates, but honestly it is not a Acurus Act3 ($2000). But, most reviews are biased and not judged at the price category they should. I will not do that. The adcom did not interfere with CD music. In other words it was allowing no change in music. If you have a cd player with a variable level out, you can plug it right into a amp. I suppose, that if it sound worse going through your preamp, the preamp sucks. The adcom did not degrade the sound. Also, the pro-logic is great. In true lies (bathroom scene), the shells from the automatic weapon firing at Schwarzenager was sweet sounding as they hit the ground. See it and you will know what I mean. Nice piece. Very good detail. Only gave it a 4 because it does not have upgradability for dolby digital. Similar Products Used: Rotel |
[Nov 18, 1998]
Darren Greenwald
an Audio Enthusiast
This was an OK pre-amplifier for home theater use. |