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Lifespan of amps and preamps?

Hello.  I have been listening to the same NAD 1240, Adcom GFA 535, and B&W dm 620s since I was 20 in 1990 (it was a big deal to buy all that as a 20 year old kid...).  Other than doing a thorough cleaning on the adcom a few years back when it stopped working, I have literally done nothing to these components. 

Are they totally dated, meaning past their intended lifespan from an internal component perspective?  I have to say it all still sounds really good to me.  But I never really listen to other systems.
Thank you for any input!
Scott.
cruxarche

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cruxarche OP
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Thanks for the responses.  I know my stuff is not truly audiophile, but I  feel like its pretty good quality.
As far as inputs, when my CD player died a few years ago I did invest in a SONOS Connect (which apparently is on its way to becoming a brick) to stream into my system.  I also still use my record player as well. 

I recently moved my office to my home (like so many) and decided I wanted sound in my new office room.  I am going hi tech.  Again, not exactly audiophile--SVS Prime Wireless bookshelves.  They have Class D amplification, are true active monitors with digital crossover, and have a built in DAC.  So all i need is a streaming source.  This is the first set of new speakers in my home since, well 1990.
Thanks again for the input on the old system.  Sounds like there is no obvious parts that expire...I do not really have the money to replace it anyway. 
cruxarche OP
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I appreciate all the input, as a newbie on this forum.  Thank you.  I will look into replacing caps, etc.

As I mentioned I just picked up a pair of SVS Prime Wireless speakers for my new home office.  It will be interesting to compare sound.  Even though it is a bit apples to oranges, the speakers are new tech, with good amplification and decent DAC. 

In a way it is kind of the opposite approach (amp, speaker, and DAC bundled), so i know its not audiophile.  But it is what I could afford. I cannot really build two systems right now.

I will test it out with Tidal MQA or other high quality recordings.  It will be my first serious comparison where I can really sit and listen for extended periods.
I will also take the advice of looking into local shops to hear new technology.  But I doubt that can happen for some time (COVID)...
Scott.
cruxarche OP
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I am going to have an interesting experience.  I am super busy right now and don't have a lot of time to devote to a new system.  But I really wanted sound in my office.  So...  I ordered a Peachtree Nova65Se and a pair of Focal 906 speakers for my office.  It will be interesting to compare the sound of this setup with my older equipment. 

Maybe the old stuff will not sound so great after all. 

Scott.
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