moding and the inexperienced

Many people swear by mods but they are not for those just starting out.

I think the best way to get started is find a pair of speakers you like then get an amp that works well with them. Likewise for your source components (cd player, server, turntable), adding one piece at a time.

There are tons of opinions to read on speakers and other components, so if you don't have the opportunity to audition before buying do a lot of reading first.

After you've put together a system you are very happy with, then it's time to consider mods to squeeze a little more performance out.

Well said Tomcy, that's why the mods are for.

And many people swear AT mods. :)

pS. I wouldn't spend allot of money trying upgrade an adcom preamp- it's allot like spending to upgrade a Chevy Vega. :)

I completely agree with all the above 95%... Any Adcom other than the GFP750 will never be made significantly better to the point of being worth the money for future resale... On the other hand. If you have some nice parts laying around and in general like the Adcom. A polystyrene or teflon bypass or replacing a cheap electrolytic with a poly cap or such with the same value, will make a difference. Minimal investment and an audible return. Outside of that, I would recommend to sell the Adcom, add the money you were going to spend on the mod and upgrade your preamp.