Counterpoint 3.1 Preamp question

If it were me, I would do as much of the recondition myself as I could. The knobs can be removed with an allen wrench, then get some spray contact cleaner in there. Buy the tubes, and replace them, then, think about keeping it. I have a 7.1 pre myself that I can't bear to part with. It has a wonderful phono section, and I still swap mine with my ARC SP 9 MKII. Counterpoint preamps were great products, and complete upgrades are still available from Michael at Alta Vista. You never know, you may decide to split out your HT and 2 channel systems. If you do as much of the fixup yourself as you can, you'll have a good-to-go preamp already.

Thanks for the input. I have taken the knobs off and tried cleaning them with contact cleaner. I think the controls may have pits in them. What do you think I could get for the unit as is or reconditoned?

I've seen 7s going for 250-300 in good shape, 5s for a little more. I would think that it would cost you as much to get it reconditioned as you could sell it for. Check and see how much it might cost for new controls and jacks first though. Your best bet might be a sale as is.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like your first suggestion is the wise one. Keep.