Lifespan of Power amps


What is a reasonable amount of time a power amp should perform without trouble, or need replaced? If kept in good, clean condition I'm guessing 20-25 years, is this correct? I have an 18 year old power amp and am just trying to figure how long it will be until I will need a new one. Does anyone think the technology is the same today as it would have been 18 years ago for amplifiers?
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Showing 1 response by ckoffend

There have certainly been changes to the technology, but no where near as extreme as in other components, like CD players (dah, obviously, sorry about that no brainer). How long should an amp last? That is a tough question, a well made amp should last an awefully long time, decades. The capacitors and some other items may need to ultimately be replaced, but they should keep on ticking.

It is not unusually to see very old tubes amps still working and being sold. With your 18 Y/O amp, if you love everything about it, I would consider having it serviced and some of the components replaced (caps, etc. . .). There is no reason that it shouldn't still be a very good performer.