I'd just fix it for the $300 and look at upgrading the amp/ preamp with that big of a budget. Then either keep it as a spare or sell it off. It looks like they usually sell for about $400-$500 so it's not worth very much anyway.
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? |
I have the 1090 ,1590 and michi m8.the michi is top quality stuff look for open box or used .read the reviews on m8 m5 integrated. class d is comming of age if you dont like heat or have room they are great.the fosi is a budget amp class d 300 watts mono direct from thier website frequently has 20 % off. Hegel is great integrated.my marantz av 10 is all class d.mcintosh mi502 class d 1kw in 4 ohm. I would not have a tec that says I'll look under the hood and change what I think is bad.there may be alot out of speck electronics and that's why is doesn't work.if you have an audio club or dealer you could listen to would be best |
@amplifier11 Toss the amp- not worth the money or effort to repair. The good news is you don't need much power to drive your GE speakers, they have powered woofers / subwoofers so your amp only needs to drive midrange and tweeter drivers- a very easy load. Go for quality rather than power- depending on budget. A Class A Pass Labs XA25 would sound amazing for example. |
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