Better for Separates Newbie: Rotel or Adcom?

I umpteenth the bryston suggestion...get a B-60 integrated...it will run you less than a grand...and if you are worried about buying someone elses "junk"...fret not...Bryston has a 20 year transferrable warranty...furthermore...if we are unable to talk you out of your "must have new" shortlist...then we might as well add one more to it BOSE.

ivyinvestor...sorry...i was being sarcastic about the bose...it is a long running joke here on the gon...I was not trying to imply that "you should do this because most folks do this"...you flat out stated that you didn't want to buy someone elses used "junk". What would you rather have break after 5 years?...a receiver bought new and is now out of warranty...or a 5 year old bryston with 15 years of warranty left. Do whatever you think is appropriate for your case. I feel that Chris (the kid) gives good advice also...he has even listed local shops for you to hear a few different components...whatever you get...make sure that it is your ears that like it...and if you can bring it home for a demo...even better...happy hunting

and no..i don't work for bryston...i used to own one...now have an electrocompaniet...and in a few months...will try something completely different.