My experience with Adcom is similar to Sdcampbell. I used to sell Adcom products in a few retail audio stores. I changed professions in 1995. They use to run many contests for retail salespeople and along the way I had picked up a number of their components through these contests. In my opinion, their DA converter, the 600 model at that time, was a great buy at its pricepoint.
Their amplifiers and preamplifiers were solid products that had few mechanical issues. The 555 amplifier sold itself. I found it to be a bit harsh compared to other amplifiers that we sold, but it must be said that those amplifiers were more expensive and less powerful. I am told that their current line is well produced.
I also agree that auctions are risky only if trust between the buyer and the seller is not established. I have had many positive experiences working with Audiogon members. That has been predicated by conversations either by phone or on the internet with buyers and sellers before committing to sales.
Their amplifiers and preamplifiers were solid products that had few mechanical issues. The 555 amplifier sold itself. I found it to be a bit harsh compared to other amplifiers that we sold, but it must be said that those amplifiers were more expensive and less powerful. I am told that their current line is well produced.
I also agree that auctions are risky only if trust between the buyer and the seller is not established. I have had many positive experiences working with Audiogon members. That has been predicated by conversations either by phone or on the internet with buyers and sellers before committing to sales.