I have been playing around with a new amp lately, an Adcom GFA 545 II, and have finally had time to listen closely...

Quite impressive amp. Lots of that 80's vintage punch, perhaps a bit strong on the bass. I have to potentially watch the volume with certain tracks at high volume. I do play loud at times. The sound is so much more dynamic through the old Adcom than through the modern Yamaha RXV650 itself. Nite and day different, with Adcom the winner. There is something to be said for the current the heavies put out. Detail and clarity, however, are outstanding, better than I had expected. I had a GFA 545 once (not version II) and it was not hardly this impressive. Perhaps it was more abused in its prior life and had some issues. ???. This unit is virgin.

Great amp for the money. (I paid nothing) There must a lot of these out there, a great amp option for thise on a budget. Get the version II, (per Adcom) there are significant upgrades inside.

jocko