Nate, you did have the advantage of not trying to cram 40 lbs of cat in a 10 lb box with that build There was definitely too much being stuffed in that singlepower amp.
this is fairly simple stuff
2 cans rotel tomatoes with green chilis (extra hot if you want it that way), drained
1/2 onion, chopped
garlic to taste
cilantro to taste
some lemon or lime juice
The marantz was their top of the line DD from 1975. Curved tonearm. Was my dad's, he bought it new, and it even still has the "Genuine Wlanut Wood Veneer" sticker on it . The sony is very nice.