information on Adcom GFA 545

masanz1
masanz1 Posts: 511
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
I can get one for $120. Is this a decent deal? It seems so on ebay. Anything I should look out for with the Adcoms? Thanks
Matthew
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited March 2005
    as long as it works and is in good shape, 120.00 is a steal
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    I'm not an Adcom expert, but that's a steal granted that it's in good condition...
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2005
    any "amp" :D edited:adcom or similiar for 120 that works is a steal, much less that model.... even in very used shape its a great deal..:
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
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  • masanz1
    masanz1 Posts: 511
    edited March 2005
    well I am now the owner of that amp. Now the problem, I have nothing to hook it to since I'm using an Onkyp 601 with no preouts. Does this make me an addict? :) I'm thinking of setting up a small 2 channel setup.
    Matthew
    Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason


    HT

    Yamaha RX-V2500
    CS400-Center
    SDA 1A-Mains
    RT20-Surround
    None right now-Rears
    SVS 20-39PCi
    Infocus IN72
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    Get a cd player with variable output that goes down to ZERO output. If it's only a two-channel system why buy a preamp if you don't need one (unless you're going to get into vinyl)? Plug the cd player into the power amp and have at it.

    There's an awful lot of dog power amps out there that work just fine....and sonically aren't worth $1.20 no less $120.

    The Adcom GFA-545 is NOT one of them.

    Hey Faster, there's a fairly new Kenwood pre-amp/100wpc power amp combo up the road at the used shop for $125. Want me to get it for you and you can send me the money? Works just fine!

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2005
    Well George with all due respect, I think your taking my comment alittle to literal.. :D

    I mean, a guy asks if a well known, heavy duty(looking) amp is worth 120.00 seems like a no brainer, and while we are speaking of adcom type gear (in this thread) I meant as such... I guess i shoulda said, "any respectable/well known gear" such as adcom, carver and the like is worth 120 bucks even if in used shape...


    Nah, i'll pass on the kenwood.... :) but thanks for asking..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    No dude, with all due respect, with 3,700+ posts, you make a statement like "Any working amp for $120 is a steal" and some newbie might just think you know what you're talking about.

    I see you've edited your completely erroneous statement to make it just a little more credible.

    Cheers,

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2005
    Ok George, My mistake... :)


    Cheers,
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited March 2005
    I got a couple of amps that I'd LOVE to get 120 bucks for.

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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2005
    I'm sure any amps you have are worth much more the positive side of $120.00 , but we were talking about adcom.... right? :)


    enjoy,
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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