I wouldn't repair or refurbish it...it was a good budget amp in it's day (I had one) but current amps from Schiit or Odyssey I think are significantly better, and can be found for $600 used but only a year or two old, and new for not much more...those are brands I've owned but there are many others in your price range...
To repair, rebuild, or toss?
I have a Rotel RB 1080 amplifier which I used to power golden ear Triton one speakers. I had the amplifier repaired once before, It needed replacement of a capacitor in the right channel. Now there is asymmetric output with respect to the right and left channel. I received a quote to repair the issue for $300 or rebuild the amplifier for $600. The question is, should I repair or rebuild the amplifier? The rebuild option entails a visual inspection and replacement of parts that look like they need to be replaced., I’m a newbie at this game, so I’m not sure what else is out there. Would the money be better off spent on a new amp, if so, which one?
Thank you for your input.
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If you want something right now and decide to go slow consider something like this inexpensive (see link below) well reviewed 100-200 watt power amp that comes with a 5 year warranty. It can also be returned within 15 days for a 5% fee (plus I assume return shipping). If it hits the spot then two can be use as mono blocks if you feel the need for even more power. The Marantz you are using as a preamp is also well reviewed (even for 2 channel), but if you don't need or use the other functions then research preamps. https://www.schiit.com/products/vidar-2f
DeKay |
I think it is a good summary about RB 1080 By John A.: https://www.stereophile.com/content/rotel-rb-1080-power-amplifier-measurements |
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