Need to recap my Classe Audio DR-8 Amps - need suggestions


I recently purchased two Classe Audio DR-8 amps. The amps were barely used and are in mint condition, but I think I need to have them recapped due to being over 20 years old. I am guessing Classe Audio would be the best place to have the amps recapped, but I am not sure. Any suggestions where to have the amps recapped and what I should expect to pay?

Also should I recap my DR-5 pre amp?

Thanks.
kdross

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Classe Audio as it existed as an independent Canadian manufacturer when those amps and preamp were made does not exist anymore. 
garebear since you know some much why don't you reach out to Classe' and see how far that gets you.  The OP asked about sending them back to Classe' for repair and it is relevant and correct that the company doesn't exist anymore other than as a name brand as part of a holding company.  On another forum two reviewers with long term relationships with Classe' reached out on behalf of someone like the OP and it got them nowhere. But you go ahead and try yourself.  Make sure you have your facts straight before you call me or anyone else out. 
I talked to the Service Dept. at Classe' less than two years ago when they were still a part of B&W about obtaining a part for a TOTL CD player almost ten years newer than the DR-9's. They informed that not only did they not have parts but didn't even maintain parts lists for gear of that era. Their advice was to go through old reviews or look inside the unit and attempt to find part numbers and try to order equivalents from a supply house. So no help at all so I doubt another owner later would be of much help. I happened to find a veteran local tech who could identify the actual transport as a Phillips Pro from his work with commercial units and knew which part to replace.