Threshold Stasis 2...Worth a rebuild???


I have a Threshold Stasis 2 in wonderful cosmetic condition, but one channel went flooey. I contacted Jon Sondenberg and he will do a rebuild/upgrade for a little north of 1300 bux.
Jon said that the rebuild/upgrade would put the amp in the sonic category of a Pass Labs 250.

My question is, do you think it is worth sinking that kind of dough into an amp that old?

Thanks in advance to all for your wise opinions.
kolledog

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Once Jon gets thru with it, it won't be that old. And to have something the equivalant of a Pass Labs 250 for around $1,300.00 seems like a plan to be. Jon over the years have done several Threshold amps for me and they have always been rock solid and over the top in terms of sonics and workmanship. The early Stasis series were legendary amps and to get one updated like Jon can do, seems the way to go, unless you can reach for a Pass Labs 250 or 250.5. No it won't be that shiny new style of Pass Labs, but sonically very, very close indeed and possible better.
Nelson Pass recommends Jon for Threshold work in regards to service, maintenance and modifications. To mee that says it all in a nutshell. No larger recommendation that this one - Period.
Saved yourself a ton of money as well. A new 200W Class A amp today is several thousands of dollars. Jon has done many amps for me and the work is all I could ask for. It is now ready for another 30 years of enjoyment. Don't judge it to early, I have found it takes about 200 hours for all the new parts to break in so to speak. If you like it now, your in for a big treat in a few weeks. I myself let Class A amps on 24/7. Cycyling them on and off and putting the amp in thermal cycles, tend to shorten the life of a Class A amp.

Enjoy it one of the true legendary Class A amps, from the gifted mind of Nelson Pass.