ML333 VS Concentra II


Recently my ML333 develope harming noise in one of the channel and this is not the first time after it service by the local agent. Everytime the service report shows replacement of capacitors, I am woundering what is the normal life span for a so call high quality capacitor inside the amp? Does anyone out there encounters similar experience with me or the capacitor leakage problems is common in all high power rating Class A amplifier. I am getting sick of moving the giant ML333 around and planning to downgrade it to JRDW Concentra II, is it wise move? I will be appriciate for any feedback or recommendation on good quality integrated amp. Good Listening!!
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Showing 1 response by gundam91

I had the same problem as well. I thought I had caused it as I had this amp on standby mode when I was changing one of the wall outlets to an audio grade one. I was too lazy and stupid so I didn't turn off the circuit first. I ended up tripping the circuit. Well, the amp started to hum on one side after I got everything hooked up.

I contacted Madrigal and they told me that I probably blew one of the caps. I sent the unit back for service under warranty, had to pay $120 to ship the beast to Madrigal, but they covered the return shipping. I guess they must have changed them to MIT caps. That was about 2 to 3 years ago, and I haven't had any problem with the amp since.

FrankC