SERVICE MANUAL

2 CHANNEL
POWER AMPLIFIER

GFA-5300
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Test Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chassis Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PCB Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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 INTRODUCTION

This service manual is intended to assist trained and qualified technical personnel in verifying the
performance of, adjusting, and repairing the ADCOM GFA-5300 amplifier. The procedures described here
are not intended for persons unfamiliar with the appropriate safety and test procedures.

WARNING
THERE ARE POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES WITHIN THE GFA-5300 AMPLIFIER WHICH WILL
BE ACCESSIBLE ONCE ITS TOP COVER IS REMOVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT FAMILIARIZATION,
INSPECTION, OR ANY PROCEDURE WHATSOEVER UNLESS YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED THE
GFA-5300 FROM THE WALL AC OUTLET OR OTHER SOURCE OF AC POWER AND THE
POWER-SUPPLY CAPACITORS ARE COMPLETELY DISCHARGED. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
PROVIDED FOR USE ONLY BY COMPETENT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. DO NOT UNDERTAKE
ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES IN THE GFA-5300 UNLESS YOU ARE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED TO
DO SO.

TEST PROCEDURES
• All tests are performed with a 115V, low-distortion (less than 2% THD), AC-power source, 8-ohm
resistive load (except slew rate), and a signal source of not more than 600 ohms.
• An 80kHz low-pass filter is employed during THD distortion measurements.
• Signal-to-noise measurements are “A” weighted.
• Damping factor is measured by comparing the 1 watt output voltage with and without an 8 ohm load.
• Slew rate is measured with an inductive load, and is derived with a dual-time-based oscilloscope
reading the slope of a full power 5kHz square wave. DO NOT OPERATE THE AMPLIFIER AT
FULL-POWER SINE WAVE ABOVE 22kHz OR FULL-POWER SQUARE WAVE ABOVE 5kHz.

IMPORTANT
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ADJUSTMENTS, MAKE SURE AMPLIFIER IS AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.

CORRECT BIAS ADJUSTMENT IS CRITICAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AMPLIFIER.

MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER, MINIMUM THD AND HEAT DISSIPATION ARE AFFECTED BY THE
BIAS SETTING AND MUST BE CORRECT TO MAINTAIN THE SONIC QUALITY AND LONGEVITY OF
THE AMPLIFIER.

BIAS ALIGNMENT

Prior to performing BIAS ALIGNMENT turn unit on and allow to idle with rated output (8 ohm) for
approximately 5 MINUTES before attempting adjustments

Bias Adjustment

Connect voltmeter across emitter resister R038 (R138 for right channel) and adjust R043 (R143 for right
channel) to read 20mV +/-2mV

DC Offset

Connect voltmeter across the speaker outputs and adjust R042 (R142 for right channel) to read 0mV +/-
10mV

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a GFA-5300 SERVICE PARTS LIST
AMPLIFIER PCB
FOR RIGHT CHANNEL REPLACE 0XX WITH 1XX

SCHMATIC ADCOM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

LOCATION
C001 12005385 CAPACITOR ELEC 47uF 63V
C002 12001415 CAPACITOR POLY 39pF 50V
C004 12001275 CAPACITOR MYLAR 2.2uF 250v
C005 12005325 CAPACITOR ELEC 4.7uF 50V
C006 12001425 CAPACITOR POLY 390pF 50V
C007 12005385 CAPACITOR ELEC 47uF 63V
C008 120012025 CAPACITOR MYLAR 1uF 250V
C010 XXXXXX CAPACITOR CTC 18pF
C011 12001235 CAPACITOR MYLAR 0.1uF 250V
C012 12005385 CAPACITOR ELEC 47uF 63V
C013 12002155 CAPACITOR CEREMIC 0.1uF 50V
C014 12005380 CAPACITOR ELEC 47uF 25V
C015 12005090 CAPACITOR ELEC 10uF 25V
C016 12001240 CAPACITOR MYLAR 0.01uF 50V
C017 12005160 CAPACITOR ELEC 22uF 25V
C018 12002030 CAPACITOR CEREMIC 5pF 50V
C019,C020 12001305 CAPACITOR MYLAR 0.22uF 250V
C021,C022 XXXXX CAPACITOR ELEC 470uF 63V
C023,C024 12005010 CAPACITOR ELEC 1000uF 25V
D001-D005 16000082 DIODE ZENER 8.2V
D006 16004148 DIODE 1N4148
D007,C008 16000082 DIODE ZENER 8.2V
D009 16001254 DIODE LTL1254 (YELLOW)
D010 16001204 DIODE LTL1204 (RED)
D011 16004148 DIODE 1N4148
D012-D016 16004003 DIODE 1N4003
D058 16003600 DIODE ZENER 3.6V
M001,M002 19009400 FUSE T4A 125V
M006 32005200 THERMAL BREAKER UP72 85 DEGREE
Q001,Q002 33000992 TRANSISTOR 2SA992
Q003 33009210 TRANSISTOR IRFD9210
Q004 33001845 TRANSISTOR 2SC1845
Q005 33000992 TRANSISTOR 2SA992
Q006 33009610 TRANSISTOR IRF9610
Q007-Q009 33002100 TRANSISTOR IRFD210
Q011,Q012 33000610 TRANSISTOR IRF610
Q013,Q015 33002400 TRANSISTOR IRFP240
Q014,Q016 33000924 TRANSISTOR IRFP9240
Q017-Q019 33001845 TRANSISTOR 2SC1845
Q020 33000992 TRANSISTOR 2SA992
Q021 33008050 TRANSISTOR KTC8050
Q022 33008550 TRANSISTOR KTC8550
R003 27004620 RESISTOR 7.5K
R004 27001515 RESISTOR 4.7R
R005 27004265 RESISTOR 2.2K
R006 27004640 RESISTOR 1.5K

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R007 27004670 RESISTOR 100R

SCHMATIC ADCOM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

LOCATION
R008 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R010,R012 27004200 RESISTOR 10K
R013 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R014 27004300 RESISTOR 15K
R015 27004110 RESISTOR 2K
R016 27004135 RESISTOR 4.99K 1/2W
R017 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R018 27004400 RESISTOR 1.82K
R019 27004600 RESISTOR 4.75K
R020,R021 27004500 RESISTOR 49.9K
R022 27004200 RESISTOR 10K
R023 27004400 RESISTOR 1.82K
R024 27004600 RESISTOR 4.75K
R026,R027 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R028 27003200 RESISTOR 5.1R 2W
R030 27004225 RESISTOR 475R
R031 27004670 RESISTOR 100R
R034-R037 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R038-R041 27006095 RESISTOR 0.33R 3W
R042 35001355 DC OFFSET VR 5K
R043 35001355 BIAS VR 5K
R044 27004500 RESISTOR 49.9K
R045,R046 27004670 RESISTOR 100R
R047 27004200 RESISTOR 10K
R050 27004160 RESISTOR 47.5K
R051 27004050 RESISTOR 1K
R052 27004435 RESISTOR 22R
R053 27004500 RESISTOR 49.9K
R054 27004200 RESISTOR 10K
R055 27004265 RESISTOR 2.2K
R056 27004630 RESISTOR 220K
R057 27004050 RESISTOR 1K
R058 27004071 RESISTOR 5.1K
R059 27001160 RESISTOR 33K
R060 27004500 RESISTOR 49.9K
R061 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R062,R063 XXXXXX RESISTOR 56R
R064 27004570 RESISTOR 221R
R065,R066 27003010 RESISTOR 10R 1/2W
R067,R068 27004071 RESISTOR 5.1K
R069,R070 27003010 RESISTOR 10R 1/2W
U001 21005550 IC LM555

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MAIN AND STANDBY POWER SUPPLY PCB

SCHMATIC ADCOM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

LOCATION
C201 12005700 SPARK KILLER 4700pF 400V
C202,C203 12005005 CAPACITOR ELEC 10000uF 63V
C204,C205 12001235 CAPACITOR MYLAR 0.1uF 250V
C206,C207 12005005 CAPACITOR ELEC 10000uF 63V
C208,C209 12001235 CAPACITOR MYLAR 0.1uF 250V
C210 12005010 CAPACITOR ELEC 1000uF 25V
C211 12005120 CAPACITOR ELEC 220uF 16V
D201,D202 16002504 BRIDGE RECTIFIER KPCB2504
D203-D207 16004003 DIODE 1N4003
D302 16001204 POWER LED LTL1204 (RED)
M207 37005200 POWER SWITCH SDDFA3066A
NR01 31005200 THERMISTOR 5R/8A
R201,R202 27003280 RESISTOR 8.2K 1W
R203,R204 27003300 RESISTOR 10R 2W
R205,R206 27003280 RESISTOR 8.2K 1W
R207 27001480 RESISTOR 5.6K 2W
U201 21007812 REGULATOR IC 7812
V201 EURO 12001610 VARISTOR TNR9G391K
V201 USA 12001230 VARISTOR TNR9G221K

OTHERS

SCHMATIC ADCOM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

LOCATION
T1 24005300 MAIN TRANSFORMER 1806-2116-2
T2 24005201 STANDBY TRANSFORMER 1806-2196-0
F201 EURO 19000315 MAIN FUSE 3.15A 250V
F201 USA 19000600 MAIN FUSE 6A 125V
M202 EURO 19009050 STANDBY FUSE T.5A 250V
M202 USA 19009050 STANDBY FUSE T.5A 250V
13005301 FRONT PANEL
13005300 TOP COVER
13005304 HEAT SINK
47002580 LED HOLDER
13005206 FOOT
15001050 POWER CHORD
11001155 POWER BUTTON
11001165 POWER BUTTON FRAME
20005300 MAIN FUSE HOLDER

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 a GFA-5300 VOLTAGE CONVERSION
Certain versions of the GFA-5300 are cabable of operating at multiple voltages.The conversion
described below is for multivoltage versions of the GFA-5300. Multivoltage versions of the GFA-5300
have removable power cords.

Converting from 115VAC to 230VAC

1) With the Unit unplugged, remove the top cover of the GFA-5300.
2) Locate the Power and Standby PCBs at the front of the unit (pictured below).
3) Remove jumpers J201, J202, J204 and J205.
4) Add jumpers J203 and J206.
5) Replace the rear panel 6A main fuse with a 3A fuse.
6) Add sticker to back of unit indicating new operating voltage and fuse rating.
7) Replace top cover and test on 230VAC source.

Converting from 230VAC to 115VAC

1) With the unit unplugged, remove the top cover of the GFA-5300.
2) Locate the Power and Standby PCBs at the front of the unit (pictured below).
3) Remove jumpers J203 and J206.
4) Add jumpers J201, J202, J204 and J205.
5) Replace the rear panel 3A main fuse with a 6A fuse.
6) Add sticker to back of unit indicating new operating voltage and fuse rating.
7) Replace top cover and test on 115VAC source.

J203

J202
J201

J206
J205
J204

Figure 1 - GFA-5300 Power and Standby PCBs showing J201 - J206

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 GFA-5300 SPECIFICATIONS
Power Rating (To FTC Requirements)
80 watts continuous average power per channel into 8 ohms at any frequency between 20Hz to 20kHz with
all channels driven at less than 0.18% THD
125 watts continuous average power per channel into 4 ohms at any frequency between 20Hz to 20kHz with
all channels driven at less than 0.18% THD

IM Distortion (SMPTE)
1 watt to 80 watts into 8 ohms ..................................................................................................................................... ≤ 0.07%
1 watt to 125 watts into 4 ohms ................................................................................................................................... ≤ 0.07%

IM Distortion (CCIF, Any Combination from 4kHz to 20kHz)

80 watts into 8 ohms .................................................................................................................................................. ≤ 0.035%
125 watts into 4 ohms ................................................................................................................................................ ≤ 0.035%

THD + Noise at 80 watts into 8 ohms (Typical)

20Hz ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.018%
1kHz ................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.02%
10kHz ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.07%
20kHz ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.14%

THD + Noise at 125 watts into 4 ohms (Typical)

20Hz ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.018%
1kHz ................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.02%
10kHz ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.08%
20kHz ............................................................................................................................................................................. 0.165%

Frequency Response @ 1 Watt into 8 ohms (10Hz to 20kHz).................................................................................. +0, -0.25dB

Power Bandwidth (-3dB) ............................................................................................................................................ 3Hz to 130kHz

Dynamic Headroom into 4 ohms ............................................................................................................................................ 2.1 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio, “A” Weighted (80 watts into 8 ohms).......................................................................................... ≥ 100dB

Gain...... .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29dB

Input Sensitivity
for 1 Watt ...................................................................................................................................................................... 0.1 volts
for 80 Watts .................................................................................................................................................................. 0.9 volts

Input Impedance ....................................................................................................................................................................... 49.9kΩ

Damping Factor (20Hz to 20kHz) ............................................................................................................................................. ≥ 350

Rise Time (5kHz, 90V, peak-to-peak square wave, 20% to 80%)....................................................................................... 1.8µS

Power Consumption (Continuous, All Channels Driven)

Quiescent........................................................................................................................................................................ 100VA
Maximum......................................................................................................................................................................... 720VA
80 watts into 8 ohms ...................................................................................................................................................... 510VA
125 watts into 4 ohms .................................................................................................................................................... 720VA

Power (Available in 230VAC on special order) .................................................................................................... 115VAC - 50/60Hz

Chassis Dimensions ....................................................................................... 4 1/2” (105mm) x 17” (432mm) x 11 3/8” (289mm)
Maximum Dimensions .................................................................................... 4 3/8” (111mm) x 17” (432mm) x 12 1/8” (308mm)
Weight.. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 22 lb. (10.0 kg)
Weight, Packed............................................................................................................................................................. 25 lb. (11.3 kg)