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

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Bringing this back from the dead AGAIN. I just received my Model 55 in an auction purchase. The serial number is #055604 and like most here, I have found little or nothing online for this model. I have also reached out to Jon for info and prices for servicing, thank goodness he's still around! The serial numbers posted previously suggest the the production numbers were higher UNLESS they didn't use consecutive numbering (for whatever reason). Anybody come across any info on the Fifty Five OR have any literature I can have a copy of???
Can anybody find a bluebook value for a Forte 55. I'm trying to make an insurance claim for a lightning strike.
Found this online:
Forte Model 55
  Balanced and un-balanced inputs. 
100w per channel X 2 (into 8 ohms) 
Retail: $1390 
Released 1994
From Jon Soderberg:The model 55 is somewhat of a step backwards in that it uses a bi-polar device like the model 3, but with a smaller power supply. An upgrade is a bit less, since it only has 2 caps in the power supply. $450 for cap replacement on the PCBs and power supply. I have heard some good reviews, I hope you are pleased with your forte.