adcom 5503 or 3 outlaw monoblocks?

[dagame27]

They will be driving polk rti70's and a csi40. The preamp is HK 235 reciever. What would match better? Is one's quality better than the other? Thanks guys

Chris

[dkg999]

I have Outlaw M200's driving my RTi70's and two CSi40 centers. These amps are excellent for HT, lot's of power reserve and they don't put off a lot of heat. I have an Adcom 7605 (125w x 5) in the bedroom HT and it is also a very nice sounding amp. I don't think my ears are capable of determining a difference. I know with the M200's I get really good sound dynamics for my HT.

[aaharvel]

Speaking for the Adcoms, they go really good with an H/K as a pre-amp.

The outlaw monoblocks would be just as nice, perhaps even more so- but for the money a used Adcom is very tough to beat.

[racer4551]

If your interested i know someone selling an adcom 5503,he works for the local hi-fi store near me and took it in on trade.Not sure of the price but will find out if your interested.

[h4ma]

Out of curiosity, how much of a sound difference would it be adding the amp vs just using the HK receiver? What is expected with adding an amp?

Sorry, don't mean to hi-jack your thread, dagame.

[dagame27]

no problem h4ma. Hey Racer, I am interested as long as the price is not too high. If you could find out for me I would appreciate it. There was 2 on audiogon, but 1 was too expensive and the other guy lives close to me which would save on shipping, but I have been unable to get in touch with him as of yet.

[aaharvel]

Out of curiosity, how much of a sound difference would it be adding the amp vs just using the HK receiver? What is expected with adding an amp?

Sorry, don't mean to hi-jack your thread, dagame.

You do lose some of that H/K warmth for neutrality when Adcoms become a part of the equation. Although I like warm sound better than neutral, and despise bright sound, I would say the Adcoms make a noticeable but not a huge improvement with my small speaker setup. IF you have larger speakers in your system, then the improvement will become more obvious. The Adcoms i use could easily drive Rti10's, Csi5's, Fxi5's and Lsi7's & 9's- so they're not working too hard for my rti4's and co. If you can get a good deal on the Adcom, then it's worth it. If not- don't bother.

[racer4551]

He's asking 550.00 plus shipping.One owner with very little use.

[dagame27]

thanks racer, that's the same as the one that's local. If that one falls through, I will PM you. Thanks

Chris

[RVJII]

Racer...do you know if that Adcom is still available? I am looking at adding some seperate amplification right now and that might just fill the bill.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I'd personally choose the Outlaw over the Adcom, but that's just me...

[aaharvel]

I'd personally choose the Outlaw over the Adcom, but that's just me...

if we're talking new prices, I'm in agreement.

[racer4551]

dagame27 did you score that local amp?If so just wondering since i have other interested parties and wanted to make sure since i offered it to you first.

[dagame27]

hey racer, i did not, but Im going to end up w/ some outlaw monoblocks later. I have decided to take only my mains to grad school due to space restrictions, so I have no longer have use for a 3 channel amp. Thanks for the help though! I am sure someone will enjoy it.

[racer4551]

No problem,you will definatly enjoy those outlaws,great amps for the money also.