Adcom - To modify or not?


Guys,

I have to bring an Adcom 5800 in for service. I originally thought to repair back to original spec, but have read about some shops that modify with better caps, resistors, etc. So I call on the collective wisdom of the forum...

For money spent, would I be better off modifying the Adcom 5800 or just putting that same money towards something like a Bryston 4b-SST (used) or Parasound A21?

If better off modifying, is there a recommendation on what to get upgraded and to what parts?

Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by barrysandy

Don't invest in upgrading the Adcom as several amp parts are proprietary (including output transistors) and are no longer obtainable. You won't be able to fix it if anything goes seriously wrong. I owned an Adcom 5802, the later model, and was unable to get it fixed so had to junk it.

I was told this by the tech who owned an authorized repair center and worked on them for several years. He said Adcom had major inventory problems when it went through financial difficulties some years back.