Adcom GFA-545. Anybody want to help me with it?
audiocr381ve
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I have an Adcom GFA-545 that I bought off a guy on craigslist for a good price. He told me it had been serviced and slightly upgraded professionally, but couldn't tell me what they did as it was many moons ago. I pulled up some photos of what the stock insides look like and I believe 4 capacitors were added right on top of the transformer(?) along with some new wires from the power cord to the power switch. I found this link. That's exactly what mine looks like on the inside except on top of the "Adcom" sticker sits 4 cream colored caps. I can take pictures if needed.
Anyway, the dude smoked like a chimney. His house was FULL of animals and high end audio, and absolutely REEKED of cigarettes. So I picked up this ashtray for a good price and opened her up when I got home to find a disgusting mess. I tried cleaning her but my limited expertise hindered me from actually doing a half decent job. I basically took a vacuum, hair dryer, q-tips and alcohol and did what I could.
I was wondering if anybody has worked on these amps and would be willing to help me get her back in great shape. She sounds a little harsh, maybe a cap upgrade or some type of refreshment? I don't have much to spend so I was hoping to find a kind soul that could do it in their spare time and cut me a good deal. Maybe in exchange for some photography, graphic design or video work? Anyway, this might be asking to much but I wanted to put it out there
Anyway, the dude smoked like a chimney. His house was FULL of animals and high end audio, and absolutely REEKED of cigarettes. So I picked up this ashtray for a good price and opened her up when I got home to find a disgusting mess. I tried cleaning her but my limited expertise hindered me from actually doing a half decent job. I basically took a vacuum, hair dryer, q-tips and alcohol and did what I could.
I was wondering if anybody has worked on these amps and would be willing to help me get her back in great shape. She sounds a little harsh, maybe a cap upgrade or some type of refreshment? I don't have much to spend so I was hoping to find a kind soul that could do it in their spare time and cut me a good deal. Maybe in exchange for some photography, graphic design or video work? Anyway, this might be asking to much but I wanted to put it out there
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Ben does when he is back and feeling better. Ben62670.
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I do the same thing Lasereath does and it works awesome. Blows the crap right out.
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Great advice guys. I ended up using what I had, a hair dryer and vacuum! It did an awesome job removing all the nastiness in there.
I picked up some Deoxit spray, would this be okay to spray directly onto the boards and components if I'm going to let it dry properly?
