I know nothing about electronics, but a couple of months ago I gave the Sony AV receiver I bought new in 1991 to my nephew to use, along with similar vintage Jensen speakers rated at 8 ohms. Before I gave it to him, I looked inside and cleaned it up a bit, and the filter capacitors looked fine (not swollen or leaky), as did the circuit boards (not dark or burnt-looking). I found the sound to be pretty good, for what it is. But from reading here, it sounds like a receiver that old likely has capacitors (and perhaps other parts) on the way out, and when that happens the speakers are probably going to be damaged too. Unless one does their own repairs, does it make sense to repair something like that when it does go out? So, use it at your own risk and throw it away when it blows?
Power Amplifier Longevity
Hi All,
I am venturing into the separate component world and was wondering how long a good power amp typically lasts. I may have access to some older Lexicon CX and LX series amplifiers. However, since they are discontinued and nearly 20 years old from what I understand, should I be concerned with how much longer they will last? If they do need servicing, is this something that is available at a reasonable cost? Or should I invest in newer equipment?
Budget is a concern for me which is why I am interested in these older (higher quality) amps at a reduced price versus spending the same amount on something newer, but lower quality.
At this time, I have a Marantz AV8802A and Vienna Acoustics speakers.
Main L/R - Mozart Grand
Center - Maestro Grand
4 Surrounds - Waltz Grand
I thank you in advance for any advice provided on this subject.
Brian
I am venturing into the separate component world and was wondering how long a good power amp typically lasts. I may have access to some older Lexicon CX and LX series amplifiers. However, since they are discontinued and nearly 20 years old from what I understand, should I be concerned with how much longer they will last? If they do need servicing, is this something that is available at a reasonable cost? Or should I invest in newer equipment?
Budget is a concern for me which is why I am interested in these older (higher quality) amps at a reduced price versus spending the same amount on something newer, but lower quality.
At this time, I have a Marantz AV8802A and Vienna Acoustics speakers.
Main L/R - Mozart Grand
Center - Maestro Grand
4 Surrounds - Waltz Grand
I thank you in advance for any advice provided on this subject.
Brian