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Should I fix it and sell it or sell it as is? Mark Levinson No. 331

I have a Mark Levinson No. 331 that has developed a slight hum in the right channel. I am going to sell it, and the question is should I send it out for repair, which will cost in the neighborhood of $1100, or should I just put it on the market for around $800?
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cleeds
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noble100
The facts are you have a 26 year old amp of decent quality that's so old that its large power supply capacitors are likely to begin leaking. the amp will soon be worthless and you'll have a mess ...
Actually that's not even remotely factual. Leaky caps don't render a fine amplifier "worthless." A car shouldn't be exiled to a junkyard because it has worn tires.
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noble100
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Hello cleeds,

     Okay, maybe not worthless since any mess can be cleaned up and repaired.  But likening leaking caps in an amp's power supply to a car having worn tires is also a bit misleading.  I believe a car with a blown engine would be more analogous.

Tim
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It will be a much easier sell to fix and sell as just being serviced. Youll get 2k to 2300 I bet.
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Deja Vu.
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Don't be one of these guys who think that have good.I see guys selling equipment that needs repairs for most as much as if the worked fine....that's bull.
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