Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.

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Kreepin

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Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« on: 26 Jun 2021, 03:37 pm »
ADA 6x150 1500VA transformer. High bias class A/AB design first 30 watts in class A. Hand built in the USA. I like using quality built multi channel amps to bi-amp my speakers, this 1 I was using on the Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1 towers. Solid performer, clean well layered soundstage with good detail. Lead vocals hanging center stage between the speakers, not to forward or back, drummer further back and other performers there location in space. Speakers disappear in the room.
Amp was fully serviced by previous owner and I took it to my shop for a look see, came back with a clean bill of health.
Lowered to $1,000, a steal and loss for me at this price.
Price Drop again, $850
Price drop again $750













« Last Edit: 7 Nov 2021, 11:17 am by Kreepin »

Kreepin

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #1 on: 4 Jul 2021, 11:55 am »
Bump.

Not many people are familiar with Audio Design Associates but they have been around a long time. When THX was writing and testing for there wide bandwidth certification back in the '90s, they were using ADA amplifiers. ADA was the 1st manufacturer to offer Dolby Digital and DTS to the consumer market as well. They developed the first multi room audio system, the first to offer serial bi-directional control system for consumer electronics. They have been in the game longer than most, multiple industry awards for product of the year, design and innovation awards and owner Albert Langella was the first recipient of CEDIA lifetime achievement award.
This amp surprised me, I was using it to bi-amp my Gallo's and it performed better than I expected. High bias class A/AB design and it runs hot just like a true class A. It has a built in fan and was designed to be placed in a rack. The previous owner had it re-capped and I took it to my shop guy to be sure all was good. He actually went ahead and touched up the solder on the board since he had it apart. The next owner is getting a great quality amplifier that should provide years of enjoyment and a great price.
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artur9

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #2 on: 5 Jul 2021, 01:33 am »
ADA makes good stuff but Frank Langella?!  Not the same Frank Langella of Dracula fame and other things?

Kreepin

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #3 on: 5 Jul 2021, 01:50 am »
 :lol:  :lol:
Damn spell check, even now I'm typing Albert Langella and it's going Frank. I have to stop and read more often


Edit; I fixed it  :green:
« Last Edit: 5 Jul 2021, 01:56 pm by Kreepin »

Kreepin

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #4 on: 20 Jul 2021, 12:33 am »
Bump for 2nd price drop $850
Trades considered

Liteagilis

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #5 on: 7 Aug 2021, 03:03 am »
I’m interested in this $850 shipped to 02478?

Kreepin

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #6 on: 7 Aug 2021, 03:38 am »
I’m interested in this $850 shipped to 02478?
I'll look into shipping cost and get to you

Kreepin

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #7 on: 27 Oct 2021, 11:35 am »
Bump.
Previously a member asked about the row of multiple caps in this unit vs some pics found online with 4 larger caps. ADA closed there doors last year and getting some details about the difference has been difficult but I asked my technician and he explained that the smaller caps have a lower inductance.
 All the caps were replaced about 1.5 years ago and the board was resoldered. Solid amplifier for home theater or to bi-amp or tri-amp a set of speakers, lots of performance and options for not a lot of cash.

Kreepin

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Re: Audio Design Associates PTM-6150 Fully serviced.
« Reply #8 on: 7 Nov 2021, 11:18 am »
Price dropped again