Adcom GFA-5500 User Manual

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your decision to purchase the GFA-5500 Stereo Power Amplifier. You have made a wise choice that
will reward you with exceptionally accurate and musical sound reproduction for years to come. To realize the full
potential of your new amplifier, please read these operating and installation instructions thoroughly before attempting to
connect it. Furthermore, it is a good idea to keep this manual handy for future reference.
FEATURES
• Precision matched MOSFETs used throughout the signal path.
• 80,000 pF of power supply filter capacitance with low ESR for greater reserve capacity.
• Low number of gain stages improves signal reproduction accuracy.
• Custom toroidal power transformer provides better regulation and greater peak current capability.
• High quality, gold plated binding posts.
• Independent thermal overload and distortion LEDs for each channel.
• Gold plated, brass RCA jacks with Teflon insulators.
• Large, exposed heatsinks for greater cooling capability of output devices.
• Heavy gauge, anodized aluminum front panel.
• Powder coated, baked chassis and top cover for greater durability.
• Increased cooling vents on top cover for greater efficiency and cooler operation while driving low impedance loads.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ADCOM PROTECTION PLAN
(USA ONLY)
ADCOM offers the enclosed valuable Limited Warranty. Please read the details on the Warranty Card carefully to
understand the extent of the protection offered by the Warranty, its reasonable limitations, and what you should do in
order to obtain its benefits.
Be sure to verify that the serial number printed on the rear panel matches the serial number on the outer carton. If
any number is altered or missing, or if the ADCOM Warranty Card is not included in the carton, you should notify us
immediately in order to ensure that you have received a genuine ADCOM product which has not been opened,
mishandled, or tampered with in any way.
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Adcom GFA-5500 Specifications

General

Impedance	8 Ω
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
Connectivity technology	Wired
Product color	Black
Power requirements	115 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	1440 W