Adcom GDA-700

[ben62670]

$300 shipped with a pair of my Silver IC's. I need to sell. Minor scratches in the top left cover in a small area. Great analog section. I wouldn't let this go yet, but I have to get rid of something:( It's a very solid dynanamic unit that was Adcom's top of the line DAC. They went for $1000 new.
Ben

* Both single ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs
* Pacific Microsonics HDCD decoder/filter
* UltraAnalog AES receiver module
* Dual Burr Brown 20 bit DA converter
* Class A biased, direct coupled analog output stage
* Toroidal transformer used for audio section
* Independent transformer for digital section
* Features an AES/EBU input in addition to the usual coaxial and optical inputs.

I got this from a fellow Polkie. Here is his thread.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64443

[heiney9]

Great price for a great DAC. I just bought an amp so I'm tapped. I shouldn't even have spent the money on the amp :p.

H9

[ben62670]

Thanks H9. I do really hate to see it go. I has that Adcom punch and the sweet details of vocals like Allison Kruass's lips parting between notes, but I have to let it go. I am dreading having to go back to my cheap Sony source, but I have a DIY DAC that I should be able to get going soon...

[Ender]

This looks like a solid DAC... I am very interested... YGPM

EDIT: Ok, maybe not. Looks like I need more posts to PM. Could we exchange numbers or email or something somehow?

[Ender]

Hrmm... Sorry to double post (seems the edit button phases out after a certain time), but how would the DAC on this unit compare to that of the GTP-830 or GTP-750 or GDD-1 which are comparably priced in the used market?

[ben62670]

This is Adcom's high end 2 channel DAC.

[heiney9]

Hrmm... Sorry to double post (seems the edit button phases out after a certain time), but how would the DAC on this unit compare to that of the GTP-830 or GTP-750 or GDD-1 which are comparably priced in the used market?

No comparison............the GDA700 is superior in every way.

[fredv]

H9, when did your wish come true? Just saw your Alpeh 30 in the signature :-)

Ben, did you replace the NE5532's in the GDA700 with opa2134?

[Ender]

Well, I preemptively made an offer on Audiogon for a GTP-830 so if he doesn't accept within 2 days, I will definitely buy this. I will let you know. Thanks!

[ben62670]

H9, when did your wish come true? Just saw your Alpeh 30 in the signature :-)

Ben, did you replace the NE5532's in the GDA700 with opa2134?

The OpAmps are stock. I haven't done any mods to this unit. I could if someone were interested...

[Ender]

Btw, could you post pics of these minor scratches?

[heiney9]

H9, when did your wish come true? Just saw your Alpeh 30 in the signature :-)

Ben, did you replace the NE5532's in the GDA700 with opa2134?

Slight detour Ben.............very recently took delivery Monday of this week. Found a good deal with a solid seller and pulled the trigger. What a fantastic piece. I'll be making a dedicated post shortly about my impressions.

H9

[ben62670]

My camera flat out sucks. There is a pic of the unit in the link in the first post. The scratches were very minor, and I touched them up with a sharpie.

[fredv]

The OpAmps are stock. I haven't done any mods to this unit. I could if someone were interested...
I remembered you started a thread on that but didn't see the conclusion. So, I asked. Sorry, I apologize for the off topics (both this and the A30 with H9), my friend.

[Ender]

My camera flat out sucks. There is a pic of the unit in the link in the first post. The scratches were very minor, and I touched them up with a sharpie.

Cool. I guess I could always spray paint them away if they are surface scratches...

[ben62670]

There is no need to spray paint the finish is fine. I just feel its proper to mention any flaws.
Ben

[Ender]

Ok, I got the counter offer which I somewhat expected. I was able to decline.

Could we exchange contact phone numbers? I can't pm you though...

[ben62670]

Sold.
Thanks ender.

Ben

[engtaz]

Congrats you 2.

engtaz