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JWN Amps still in business?
Just wanted to give this thread an update...I recently met Jim without having ever heard of JWN amplifiers.  He was working as a service tech at a local shop and ended up completely re-working my old Scott 340b back to spec.  I learned quickly tha... 
Vintage Onkyo gear vs Adcom
Ended up with a B&K Reference 125.2.  The Adcom, Rotel and Parasound were tempting; but I wanted something a little newer that wouldn't immediately be a candidate for re-capping.  Found the B&K for $325, which was in the same ballpark as t... 
Vintage Onkyo gear vs Adcom
Thanks all for your time and knowledge!  I'll post the purchase/results once the trigger is pulled. 
Vintage Onkyo gear vs Adcom
Mesch,Thinking I would want to max out at $800-1000 if I ditched the Adcom.Dr Loomis,I've also heard good things about the Parasound and Rotel gear. Perhaps snatching an Adcom could be the short term solution while saving for the right integrated.... 
Vintage Onkyo gear vs Adcom
It’s interesting that there is such a wide array of opinions on the Adcom gear.  I’m currently driving B&W 684’s—so not sure if the 535 is up to task.  I’m sure the 555 is great but that’s a big price jump from the 535 or 545.Then there is alw... 
Vintage Onkyo gear vs Adcom
Thanks Dr. Loomis.  I was thinking either GFA 545 or Rotel 980bx  for power amps.  They are both well reviewed but it seems like there are a lot of techs out there that still support Adcom.  Hard to make these calls without hearing the gear first...