I still have my ST-8 and it works about as well as it ever did. It doesn't compare sonically to my present rig, but my present rig cost about 20 times more (not including 30 years of inflation).
Repairs are likely to be difficult to arrange, but if you're generally satisfied with the sound when it's functioning correctly it can't cost much to inquire (except time and frustration).
Buying a different rig will be much easier and will get you playing music faster. If your time is of value, that't the way to go.
OTOH, if you enjoy being involved in a project with uncertain time frames and outcomes, looking into repairing the ST-8 may give you endless pleasure.
Either could probably be done for a similar budget, though the sky's the limit (barely) if you decide to go for a different rig.
If you decide to check out replacements, be careful what you listen to. Many rigs make an ST-8 sound pretty lame... and some of them cost more than you could possibly believe. It's a slippery slope that leads to the high end, which has no price limits whatsoever. Caveat emptor!
Repairs are likely to be difficult to arrange, but if you're generally satisfied with the sound when it's functioning correctly it can't cost much to inquire (except time and frustration).
Buying a different rig will be much easier and will get you playing music faster. If your time is of value, that't the way to go.
OTOH, if you enjoy being involved in a project with uncertain time frames and outcomes, looking into repairing the ST-8 may give you endless pleasure.
Either could probably be done for a similar budget, though the sky's the limit (barely) if you decide to go for a different rig.
If you decide to check out replacements, be careful what you listen to. Many rigs make an ST-8 sound pretty lame... and some of them cost more than you could possibly believe. It's a slippery slope that leads to the high end, which has no price limits whatsoever. Caveat emptor!