Old SS amps


What are people's experiences with old SS amps. And I'm talking old like close to 20 years. I guess this can be called vintage(though to me it's yesterday.)

 

Either you bought it new and have had it that long or you bought it used.

Is buying it used a really bad idea even though it was owned by one person with no service issues? Like an old Pass.

I hear something about capacitators needing to be replaced. Should it be avoided like the plague? Am very interested in one but don't want to be stuck with a cat in a sack.

Thanks for any thoughts.

roxy1927

Showing 1 response by drmuso

My Classé Audio DR-9 amps are over 35 yrs. old and functioning fine.  They came with a lifetime warranty.  Try to get one of those these days.  I expect they were built to last.  They are Class AB, so never get as hot as Class A amps, so that also helps with their longevity.  I use them in bridged mode, so they provide loads of power and current.

About a year ago I removed the lids to remove dust, and I think I inspected the caps and didn't see anything suspicious.