Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier?


What is the expected lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier (Krell, Mark Levinson, Anthem, Bryton, Pass Labs)? Is their any maintenance that can be performed to extend the lifespan of one of these amps?

Regards,
Fernando
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Showing 1 response by jerrynsr

electrolytic caps have a limited life span.
No way around it.
500k hours I think. Average use 25 years or more. Some caps can last up to 50years. It depends on the environment too.
My 26 year old kenwood sounds like I am listening to a low bitrate mp3.
This is due to electrolytic breakdown.