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Recapping Krell KSA 250

I have received a quote of $1500 for recapping. The amps have been in storage for 10 years and were bought new by me in 1992. I talked to an EE who said that was a bit excessive for replacing capacitors. I know the standard answer is that it's a Krell amp and needs special attention. I would like to sell these amps but there are some financial constraints.If I turned on these amps to see if they still work without having a recap, what is the risk to the amp.  As the  amps are heavy and expensive to ship, I am wondering if there is anyone in the southeast near Alabama who might be able to do the work?
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gdnrbob
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I am no expert, but I think turning on the amps will not be a problem.
If you are concerned, take off the cover and look around. If you see something bulging or looks like it is drooling, then you have a bad cap.
If not, they should be fine.
I owned an Adcom GFA-555 for over 30 years before I sold it, it worked like it did the day I bought it. 
Considering that you haven't used it, and hopefully stored it in an area without extreme temp/humidity swings, I doubt it would need caps replaced. 
I would sell them and tell the buyer the history, and let them decide the need to recap the amps.
Bob
gdnrbob
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Look at HiFiShark. Click on the sold tab to get an idea of what they have been going for. There is also a little tab to click to get options, such as listing area-North America.
B
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