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Aged components / service!?

I tried to get an insight in what is considered aged components in a pre amp. I look at a pre which is between 10-15 years old. Personally i kind of feel this is close to a no go. I get conflicting information with regards to service and age.
Do we have any members here who could actually teach me something regarding components and age?

Thanks!
rird

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rird OP
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I asked a dealer now, he says 10 year + units and you need to counterweight they would need atleast a see through service sooner than later. I think it seems reasonable that dust etc can be needed to cleaned out. Well, that is pretty much what i figured.
rird OP
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So for a 10-15 year pre with no signs of wear,degradation of sound or such it's OK (transistor), or should i stay away?
rird OP
91 posts
 
I had issues with an older PMC active speaker, my ex Wadia 381 (repaired), my Krell KPS 25sc (repair and expensive as hell).
So i have had my share of experiences. That Wadia cost about 1200 usd to repair and Krell device about 3000 usd.
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