i agree with willand, as i usually do--it's not worth fixing if it costs more than $150 or so. the real luxman collectibles are the earlier "suckface" models (rx101, rx102, etc.), which don't necessarily sound better, but are more sought-after and valuable.
Should I have my Luxman R-115 repaired?
Here's my situation. About a year ago I had a house fire which destroyed all my living room equipment. I'm back in the house now and want to set up an interim system that I can use and enjoy. I have some of back up equipment, from a different part of the house, that seems to have survived.
What I have available is a pair of KEF Reference 105/3 full range speakers (4 ohm; 93db; rated 50-300 watts at 8 ohms). The foam surrounds and donuts for the bass drivers seem to be ok. I have a Luxman R-115 (receiver rated at 70 watts per channel at 8 ohms). I realize it is not what you all would consider "Hi-Fi", but it used to sound pretty good. The Luxman needs some work, especially with the output for one channel, and a good going over. For "source", I have an old Nakamichi CD player/changer (magazine style) and a Blue Ray device with RCA audio outputs. I will also likely use an iPad to stream satellite radio into auxiliary inputs on the Luxman. I listen to classical, jazz, acoustic, rock, world...well just about everything except opera, hip-hop and electronic.
If the Luxman will drive and be compatible with the KEFs, I would have something to use until upgrading at a later date (probably to a nice integrated with more modern technology). So, the question I am pondering is whether it's worth spending some dough for repairs to the Luxman or leave it in retirement.
Opinions??
What I have available is a pair of KEF Reference 105/3 full range speakers (4 ohm; 93db; rated 50-300 watts at 8 ohms). The foam surrounds and donuts for the bass drivers seem to be ok. I have a Luxman R-115 (receiver rated at 70 watts per channel at 8 ohms). I realize it is not what you all would consider "Hi-Fi", but it used to sound pretty good. The Luxman needs some work, especially with the output for one channel, and a good going over. For "source", I have an old Nakamichi CD player/changer (magazine style) and a Blue Ray device with RCA audio outputs. I will also likely use an iPad to stream satellite radio into auxiliary inputs on the Luxman. I listen to classical, jazz, acoustic, rock, world...well just about everything except opera, hip-hop and electronic.
If the Luxman will drive and be compatible with the KEFs, I would have something to use until upgrading at a later date (probably to a nice integrated with more modern technology). So, the question I am pondering is whether it's worth spending some dough for repairs to the Luxman or leave it in retirement.
Opinions??