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I was told that it will cost about 1000, plus shipping. Which isn’t terrible.
I was told that it will cost about 1000, plus shipping. Which isn’t terrible.
Proceed Amp5, to refurbish or not.
Question for all....
So, I have in my possession an older Proceed Amp5, which as it sits, still functions, but isn't working at full capacity any longer. I'm not using it, instead, I'm using my Wyred4sound monoblocks--which are pretty much ok. I'm looking for something better at this point.
Which leads me to my question: should I refurbish it, at some considerable expense, or move on completely? There are many fans of that amp, and I found a guy in California that specializes in them, and exclusively uses them himself. He actually improves on its shortcomings while bringing it back to life.
Speaking to a local audio store owner, he believes that the amps are old technology, and that although they sounded good for the day, modern stuff is much better.
I've thought about checking out Bel Canto amps, if it's not worth fixing, or a good a/b amp.
Has anyone used or owned this amp, or any thoughts about my dilemma?
So, I have in my possession an older Proceed Amp5, which as it sits, still functions, but isn't working at full capacity any longer. I'm not using it, instead, I'm using my Wyred4sound monoblocks--which are pretty much ok. I'm looking for something better at this point.
Which leads me to my question: should I refurbish it, at some considerable expense, or move on completely? There are many fans of that amp, and I found a guy in California that specializes in them, and exclusively uses them himself. He actually improves on its shortcomings while bringing it back to life.
Speaking to a local audio store owner, he believes that the amps are old technology, and that although they sounded good for the day, modern stuff is much better.
I've thought about checking out Bel Canto amps, if it's not worth fixing, or a good a/b amp.
Has anyone used or owned this amp, or any thoughts about my dilemma?
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