New Adcom GFA-555 se - Special Edition

Buyer beware-
probably made in china. If so, I am out.

My various Chinese Adcom stuff always worked flawlessly and, especially for the money, sounded great. I still use a 5300 to drive some outdoor speakers and again, it's a great sounding, ballsy, very well designed high current amp. I think Jafant lives in a former universe where Chinese stuff was perhaps sub-par, but this attitude can’t be taken seriously anymore as any quality controlled Chinese made gear can be as world class as my iMac.

Jafant....... I had more failures from electronics made in UK or USA than the ones made in China

When it comes out i will pop my cookies!!!!!

Nope, not made in China.  

I’ll resurrect this thread as after about 10 months I have to say I’m pretty impressed with the 555SE. It doesn’t get harsh or bright at higher volumes, images beautifully and just sounds effortless.

the only downside for me was no 12 volt trigger, so I bought the 12volt triggered power bar they sell, made by Niles.  

Other than that, no cons to speak of.   Piano and strings sound natural, depending on the speakers, of course.  For the money it’s a steal.  Adcom had it on sale during Christmas last year, we’ll see if it goes on sale again.