Any amp will have failing capacitors in the power supply eventually. The older the amp, the sooner it will happen. That said, I would bet that Bryston still will service it for you.
You liked this model a long time ago, and the 7B would have a hell of a kick. (I owned a 14BSST -- a powerful and wonderful amp). Still, maybe don’t rush into an amp 5 or 6 generations old without a fresh listen, if somehow you can get one. It’s not that the amp will be bad, but simply that another model -- maybe even something new -- might appeal more to your now-more-experienced ears.
Regarding AVA, I think very highly of Frank and his products, and they are MORE than competitive at their price points. He was a model of fair dealing when I bought things, and when friends did.
Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy it!
You liked this model a long time ago, and the 7B would have a hell of a kick. (I owned a 14BSST -- a powerful and wonderful amp). Still, maybe don’t rush into an amp 5 or 6 generations old without a fresh listen, if somehow you can get one. It’s not that the amp will be bad, but simply that another model -- maybe even something new -- might appeal more to your now-more-experienced ears.
Regarding AVA, I think very highly of Frank and his products, and they are MORE than competitive at their price points. He was a model of fair dealing when I bought things, and when friends did.
Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy it!