What's the verdict on the Adcom GFA-5802

I have to agree with Bigtee about the 5802.
There are better budget amps out there.
The 5802 is slightly dull, alittle congested, and just a small tad slower than some amps.
In my system, however, it did match up better with the GFP-750 preamp than with any other preamp I had on hand, and had exceptional vocal reproduction in my particular system.
I do think that I would try out a different amp if I were you, however.
And, the Adcom GFP-750 is a killer preamp for the price, especially used.
The only real weaknesses the Adcom preamp has is a slight dryness, and a slightly grainy or highlighted top-end in active mode, otherwise its strong suits: focus and transparency, are hard to beat in its price range.

Gandme, There are many expensive CD players that output higher than the 2v standard. I have had several. With a slightly higher voltage, the sounds ramps up in volume a touch quicker and gives a little illusion of being more dynamic sometimes in comparison to others. Anytime components are compared, the louder one will generally come out on top(talking about system volume.) That is why it is always important to match levels and be on an equal playing field when deciding. It is also extremely hard to make comparisons of components unless they are in the same system side by side. The mind can play tricks when you listen to something here and then compare later to something else down the road. This is why I don't put much faith in reviews or comments unless one has used them in his or her own system. I know it's hard to do this sometimes but it is the only way to have an honest comparison.

Daltonlanny & Bigtee
Thanks for your advice. A used Adcom GFP-750 showed up on the GoN like a omen for $525...so I snagged it! I'm going to see how it sounds with my Parasound, then re-think my Amp selection.

My vote would be the Ayre V-3......
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1119972218

with Your speakers, Very musical.

Gandme,
Let us know how the Adcom GFP-750 works out.