ADCOM 555 II and DQ 10's


I have a set of DQ 10's and want to keep them. But all I have to power them is a ADCOM GFA1A, will not do it at the levels I like to listen at. Goes into clip when it is cranked up.

On a tight budget so must buy used Amp in the $400.00 range. Would a ADCOM 555 or 555 II power the DQ 10's?

I listen mainly to rock, but do like classical as well. System is in a soft room, so base is ok with the DQ's.

Thank you for your time, Cuda Ken
cudaken

Showing 1 response by clbeanz

Not really good and 2 bridged to 600watts while able to do loud had terrible image collapse.
I had that exact combo DQ-10/555II(s) never sounded good at loud volume. Yamaha preamp may have played a part. Yet the Yamaha running the DQ-10's via a Phase Linear 400 was really amazing loud and low for its time.Can't remember the model preamp to save myself.And that PL-400 well they nicknamed them flame 400's I hear.The DQ-10 shines paired to amps with a lot of dynamic headroom ability.
You'll need decent amount of clean fast power perhaps a used Bryston 4b or McCormack DNA series but even the early used will cost more.Others may post better ideas,good luck