Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice

Input Sensitivity

200 watts into 8 ohms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75V rms 1 watt into 8 ohms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130mV rms

Damping Factor

2OHz to 2OkHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≥ 900

Rise Time

5kHz, 120V peak-to-peak square wave, 20% to 80%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3μS

Power Consumption (Continuous, Both Channels Driven)

Quiescent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72VA Maximum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500VA 200 watts into 8 ohms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675VA 325 watts into 4 ohms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1180VA 600 watts into 8 ohms, bridged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1320VA

General

Power (available in 230V by special order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120VAC—50/60Hz Chassis Dimension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15/16” (176mm) x 12-1/8” (308mm) x 16-15/16” (430mm) Maximum Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1/2” (191mm) x 12-1/2” (318mm) x 17” (432mm) Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 lbs. (16.3kg) Weight, Packed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 lbs. (18.1kg)

Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice.

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GFA-555se specifications

The Adcom GFA-555se is a high-performance audio power amplifier that stands out for its robust design and exceptional sound quality. Renowned among audiophiles, it offers a blend of remarkable power output and fidelity, making it suitable for a wide range of audio systems.

One of the main features of the GFA-555se is its impressive power output, rated at 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 330 watts per channel into 4 ohms. This ample power allows it to drive a variety of speakers efficiently, delivering dynamic and impactful sound reproduction. The amplifier is designed to handle both high and low frequencies with precision, ensuring a balanced audio experience.

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The GFA-555se is equipped with unbalanced RCA inputs and can be easily integrated into existing audio setups, making it a versatile choice for both home theater and stereo systems. With its impressive parasitic rejection and low noise floor, it ensures that the audio signal remains clean and unaffected by external interference.

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