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On Oct 15, 8:52 am, Jim Lesurf wrote:
I'm not sure that phono-socket lifetime is a spec you will find quoted
for most amps. :-) Why did they need replacing?


The plastic body just fell apart. It wasn't as if I kept plugging things
in and out.

Interesting. Some polymers do deteriorate or change size shape with time. I
recently had problems with an ancient cartridge where the plastic body had
altered so the contact pins were loose.

I do leave the amp on continuously - could this have an effect?

Not sure. When I get a chance I'll try seeing if the ones of the 8000 I
have have a similar problem, but they seemed OK when I last checked.

Slainte,

Jim

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