1 - Get it recapped
2 - If its from the 80's-90's is sure to need new caps.
But why look at 30-40 yr old amps that are already worn out? There is more to an amp than just caps. Plenty of newer amps on the market that fit your budget.
Used amps, how to tell if,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I'm interested in buying a used amp and I an only afford $2,000.00
I'm looking for an amp with at least 100 watts and decent or good or high current. Magnapans 7.1
I've seen some interesting amps circa 1980's 1990's but,
I was wondering how to tell if it's not sounding "right" to me due to old caps.
1) what would be my recourse?
2) How would or could I tell?
ie if the caps are old how would it affect the sound?
thnax.