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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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roadcykler
341 posts
 

I wouldn't put more money into an amp that old, especially considering there are better options. As for AB vs D, there's no objective difference in the sound of newer amps.

zx10
146 posts
 

I agree with Soix why don't you pick up a used McIntosh MA7900 or MA8900 integrated which can be had for $6-7M and they are superb 

celtic66
1,942 posts
 

Toss it!  Consideration:  https://exposurehifi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Exposure-Datasheet-3510-Stereo.pdf

Oft overlooked brand.  Good hunting.

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bassbuyer
893 posts
 

If your repair guy is reliable I would go with the $600 rebuild.  That’s a very reasonable price to fix a piece of equipment that you like.  Love my Rotel equipment.  I hope to keep my amp, preamp and CD player for a long, long time.  

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jbuhl
1,110 posts
 

+1 for the "Time to Move on".  To many great amps out there that have been refined over the years and you dont have to brake the bank to get one. 

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