Adcom GFA 535II or 545II/suggestions

You'll not notice any difference to speak of. The difference in output volume is less than 3db. One db being barely audible. Every time you double the power you have an increase in volume of 3db so there would really be no benefit. I'd wait til I could save at least another hundred dollars for a 150 or 200 wpc amp.

If you could spend a little bit more, go for Adcom GFA 555 which is a lot better than the other two.

I owned a GFA555 for several years and it was OK. I traded down to a GFA 545II and recently swapped it out with a B&K Reference 4420. Huge differnece in sound quality on the B&W. Much better midrange, vocals crisper, bass deeper and more refined. The B&K wasn't that much more expensive either, but I was shocked at how much better performing the amp was. You can find them here for $550. I have also had good luck with a C-J MF-2200, and there is a MF-2100 up for sale right now at $525 if you only need 100wpc. Again, a much better choice than the Adcom, IMO. I would look for something a little higher-end if you can at all afford it-just my $.02.

I had a 555 briefly and thought it was mediocre. However i have a 545 mk2 right now that is WAY better - I am impressed with this amp for the price. It isn't quite as good as my McIntosh but the Mc is a lot more expensive. BTW, I am selling my 545 very soon on Audiogon. Email me if you are interested.

I haven't been impressed with B&K before but then again, I haven't had any of their equip in my own system.