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Longevity (our gear not us)

One of the criteria I see debated here is a chance of repair issues, mostly with used/older equipment.  I was curious today about when my Proceed HPA-2 left Class A country.  Most of the posts I read were from the early 2000's.  

A few addressed reliability as even then the amp was getting old.  I have owned mine for 7 years and it is a perfect match for my DCM Time Frame 2000s.  Relatively efficient at 92 dB and very power capable.  

The amp is massively built in a dual monoaural design with 12 150 watt transistors per channel.  I listen daily at moderate to loud levels and weekly LOUD.  Even then I rarely even start to tax the amp.

Considering the quality of most gear discussed on here I think the issue is low level.  That being said having your amp go bye bye is heartbreaking ;)

guscreek

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ghdprentice
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Hmm, good question. Not sure,

I guess if you are exposed to the forum, then folks are talking about all levels of equipment. The lower tiers are much more unreliable. Then there are stories about high end equipment that has been abused. And, I admit, I don't understand how you "abuse" a piece of high end equipment. But I am sure this is true. I have seen a component or two that looks like someone put it in the dryer and rolled it around. But, someone buys this used and it is going to require work. 

For me, it does not figure into any purchase for all practical purposes. 

ghdprentice
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Is there a question in there? Sounds like your amp is working well and you are wondering if you should be concerned?

I’ve owned non-mechanical components from Threshold, Pass, Audio Research and a number of other brands over the last fifty years, some for twenty years and have never needed a single component repaired. High end equipment that has not been abused should last nearly forever. Although after twenty years a refresh of the capacitors and a few other discreet components are need to maintain sound quality.

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