Help on ancient Audionics CC-2s


Hi folks. I'm a fringe dabbler in audio---now stick to mostly entry-level, as I got cured of my audio addiction after working with Keith Yates Audio and Levinson gear in the 80s, discovering I would never stop, stop, spending or experimenting, so I quit, cold turkey. Yikes.
However, I recently picked up two of my favorite blasts from amp pasts,
Audionics CC-2s for about 99 bucks each, plus shipping, plus whatever repairs/ mods I need. Want to run them in a bi-amping situation. I'm not audio e.e. savvy to do myself---but have an excellent repair shop in my town with folks hip to Audionics, complete schematics, etc. Amps work (one output transistor replaced) but may want new caps. Any suggestions? Black Gates? Thanks much!
professor50

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thanks RWwear. Thanks much, I'd already read this link but will indeed go back and glean more (and actually sent a query to Lynn Olsen, if he's still around). In fact, I used to work in retail audio back in the day here in Oregon (home of Audionics of Oregon; we were a dealer for them) and loved the little CC-2s when they came out. It was a sweet little combo paired with Infinity Infinitesmals and a sub. Once I get the caps replaced I too will run them in mono. I'm reliving my vintage days a bit (it's a bit cheaper than moving forward:) ) and also found one of my all time favorites that I used to own from my '80s audio retail days, too, a Robertson Audio 4010, that I would love to find another of to pair with it.
I will most likely get recommendations from the guys at InnerSound repair here in Portland, OR as they have also worked on my two Audionics CC-3 amps (that are prototypes I suspect that I picked up in perfect shape for a great price, complete with original Audionics of Oregon boxes---they have a Fosgate-style faceplate, but seem to be definitely a Bob Sickler design, right before the buy-out. Thanks so much for your helpful reply. What are running yours with in related gear?