I'm not saying to toss it out, but rather sell it to someone who can fix it cheaply themselves and enjoy it...for $600 you can get better new or almost new...
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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@richardbrand My bad—thanks for the correction. Then it comes down to whether the OP has sentimental attachment to his gear, or goes with this for $500 shipped. Not sure about its actual condition but according to seller "sounds / looks great" https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbg633-rotel-rb-1080-solid-state# Take a further look into its current / power sustanibility is actually quite impressive for a budgetary amp back then "the Rotel puts out 291W into 8 ohms with one channel driven (24.6dBW), 558W into 4 ohms (24dBW), and even 800W into 2 ohms (23dBW)! |
@ditusa : Why spend $3200 on a pair of Schiit Tyr monos when a pair of Fosi V3 monos with the 48 volt/10 amp power supplies can be had for $280 new now on eBay? Would your golden ears be able to tell them apart? |
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