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Replace Carver TFM 15?

I've got a 38 year old Carver TFM 15 (100 watts a side) coupled with a Carver C-5 preamp. It still sounds pretty good but...like most things technology tends to improve quality. I assume that technology has improved amps since 1982. That said, I'm hearing many people say the old amps still stack up well against modern amps. The Carvers are suffering a bit...on/off buttons failing etc and maybe they are failing on the inside as well--electronics can't last forever right? Question: Do I blow a hundred bucks and get the little stuff fixed or should I spend 2-3 K on a new amp/preamp? Will I notice an improvement in sound quality? 
Thanks for any advice.   
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For 2-3K I would suggest (if you really want a leap forward) a pair of KEF LS50W’s speakers ($2500). These are ready to go and use a very similar driver that is in the KEF Blade ($30,000). I know your talking electronics but these have everything you need, just give them a source...which can be Analog, Optical, Coax,Wireless (WI-FI), Bluetooth, they have built in DAC’s and amps (they are self powered) I mean once you put these on good stands and connect a streamer of your choice or use whatever cloud music service, thats it! Audio Bliss (future proof).

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