Been using a Sony 3200f since new in the early seventy's. It was a party amp and quiet listening amp. Always and the only problem is a burned out "on" lamp. . Took it to a McIntosh test and was told by Mac tech it was a "good little amp." Never serviced but the "on" lamp burned out about 30 years ago. Now it shares duty with a Decware for fun. The differences are there but not huge. A good find would be a bargain. Good ventilation is essential.
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.