Thoughts on the Vintage Adcom GFA1A 200WPC

I can't remember too much about this amp other than it was very small and marketed as competition for the "Carver cube". If my memory serves me, i think that this amp actually clipped at about 280 wpc @ 8 ohms, making it a stout little performer, especially for its' size. It did run quite hot when throttling it from what i recall. That's about all i can dredge up from my ever-dwindling brain cells. No recollection of how it sounds, etc... Sean
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I have a GFA1A, have had it for about 21 years. Solid as a rock, great sound, no issues that I have been too critical of. Have had to get it repaired 2X by Adcom in its life. I am powering some NAS Squire speakers (North Dallas company back in 1980's) and have been very pleased with the setup. I'll agree with Sean's comments on running hot when cranked up - you better turn the fan on high speed of at a decent volme level. Idle Power consumption is spec'd at 100W per Adcom's original specs (still available on their web site)

I have two of these nice amps, true they are a bit sensitive and run hot if pushed, but have worked well since the early 80's for me. They don't enjoy low impedance and the on and off switches have been broke in the on potition for quite some time. I have just used a on/off switch at the outlet.