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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
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
I have two. I may sell them. I'm sure they could use some work.
mrdecibel
3,063 posts
 
I owned CC2s. Someone above mentioned darkness to the sound, which describes many amplifiers from the past. When I purchased, originally for kicks, the Nuforce STA 200 in early 2017, I began selling many amplifiers from my collection. I am in no way saying this amp is the best, but it did, better many 20 plus year old amplifiers in my collection. The storage caps, ime, would not be the only parts, needing to be replaced, to get them to sound more open, and competitive, with other modern designs. Again, this is my opinion, and my experience. Enjoy ! MrD.
buzzer
1 posts
 
I have a CC2 that I would like to refurbish with new caps.  any current information out there or recommendations from you guys.  Thanks.  
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albs
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I have the manual on how to run them in mono bridge if you’re still interested.
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tomic601
12,911 posts
 
I have my old friend, bone stock CC-2 running the Totems in our sunroom. One if not the first low TIM amps….
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