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My Amp is Broken - Not Sure What to Do - Any Recommendations?

I went to turn on my Audio Research SD135 amplifier the other day, but it will not turn on. According to the Audio Research service technician I spoke to, the problem is a broken Thermal Trak module chip. He said that it is a temperature sensing component, and that replacements are no longer being manufactured. He said that it is a known problem, and that Audio Research will give me credit to purchase an Audio Research amplifier from an Audio Research authorized dealer. 

I was wondering if Audio Research makes anything powerful enough to drive Vandersteen 3A Signature speakers (which need between 100 - 200 watts of power)? I am using an Audio Research SP8 Mk II as a pre-amp.

I don't really have much of a budget and am not sure what to do. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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kahlenz
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Look in the Yellow Pages and you will find dozens of competent amp techs down the street from you willing to work for $25.00/hr.  Or buy a new amp.
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kahlenz
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Be sure you don't kill yourself when you short a filter cap to the chassis (seriously).

I used to be a do-it-yourselfer, but as I got older and wiser, I realized the experience, knowledge, and training involved was not worth the expense.

Those of you who enjoy such things, by all means keep on soldering.  Most of us just want to push a button and have the stereo come on.  Asking me to match output devices is about the same as asking me to carve an amplifier out of a billet of aluminum.
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