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Forte Model 55 Amp

Anybody know anything about this amp? I did email Jon Soderberg and am waiting for his reply...but I think it's interesting that I can find almost nothing anywhere about this particular model other than the bluebook listing here. FYI in my somewhat modest system the amp sounds GREAT...(Adcom GFP 715, Silverline Preludes, REL Q150E sub). Anything leading me to a detailed list of specs or whatever would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
wolf_garcia
wolf_garcia OP
4,650 posts
 
As mentioned earlier, the "55" was late in the Forte line and consequently may have more normal output transistors instead of whatever the IGBT things are. I also had little luck in tracking down info on these (hence the original post) , but suffice to say I enjoyed the amp while I owned it.
deepsouth
6 posts
 
Anybody know the original retail price for this unit???
nkonor
605 posts
 
I don't know about the forte' 55. I have owned the model 40 pre w/ phono and pair of model 7 monoblocks for 25yrs. Killer system w/ my Thiel 3.5s and now w/ a pair of ProAc  in a 2nd system.
Sat in their boxes for 20 of those years. The class A amps were the best! Could never bring myself to sell them. I still have some info on Model 4, 5 and 6 amps
deepsouth
6 posts
 
Can anybody find a bluebook value for a Forte 55. I'm trying to make an insurance claim for a lightning strike.
4425
455 posts
 
If memory serves me correctly Nelson Pass was involved with its design. Maybe not but worth an email. 

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