In article , Dave Plowman (News)
writes
In article ,
Rob wrote:
And there's a tangible sense of 'built to last' - i'd bet
that by proportional sales valve amps occupy far less landfill than SS
cousins (even given valve replacements).

You jest? I had Quad II valve equipment for quite some time - say near 10
years. Needed one mains transformer, one output transformer, several paper
capacitors and countless valves.

The 303 that replaced it is now living out its life driving my subs. And
is well over 30 years old. With no repairs ever needed. Even the light
still works. ;-)

I daresay its performance could be improved with a smattering of new
electrolytics, but until I hear some burbling or whatever, they'll do.


I'd upgrade it Dave I've done the one that the wife uses in her study
driving her new Quads and she's well pleased

Only cost about 20 quid, a bloke in somersham up our way makes a simple
kit of parts for them. Apart from that its a good idea to catch them
before the spew electrolyte all over the boards!..

The LF performance is likely to be down from what it should be too....
--
Tony Sayer