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Musical Fidelity A308 Int: is it worth a service call?

I had a chance recently to buy an integrated MF A308, it's in a very decent shape and it sounds nice. The only minor issue is a slight speaker noise that seems to be caused by the preamp section. I can hear it from a very close distance (12-15 inches) with no inputs connected, it's more apparent in one channel than the other, it varies slightly up and down with the volume knob rotation almost disappearing at 1 o'clock position. And if the HT pass-through input is selected the noise goes away. It doesn't bother me as it is but I'm wondering if it may be an indication that I may be missing on the sound quality the unit might be capable of. The unit is 14-15 years of age, my guess.
So I'm asking for some advise here:
Is it worth finding/paying somebody to restore/fix it? Or just leave it as is? What are the chances that the sound may improve significantly? Other upgrades "while the hood is open" that may justify it? And in terms of costs, what should I be looking for (I am in San Francisco Bay Area)?
Thanks!
blin116

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blin116 OP
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Thanks for the feedback!
As I mentioned the unit sounds quite nice and I am happy with it, so  there is no immediate need for repair.  I was just wondering if I may be missing on the upside of what it's capable of. I have very little experience in the field so it's difficult to judge. Maybe I'll find somebody local who can take a look.
Cheers!

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