Amplifier power
Eeyore writes:
Rob wrote:
I have a 20 year old (at least) NAD 3020 - works perfectly but sounds
distinctly soft/mellow compared to a newish SS amp, and indeed an even
older Pioneer receiver. Is this a symptom of old caps, and/or poor design?
I know the 3020 moderately well. It was very well regarded (and designed - I fact I
met the designer) and should still sound at least decent today. At that age,
recapping the electrolytic caps specifically is likely to be a good move.
Especially if you're competent with a soldering iron yourself or have a friend who
is. The parts won't cost much.
So true.
Some ten years ago I did this to a ten plus but not quite twenty years
old amp (not NAD) and the improvement was a jaw dropper.
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