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Should I repair my Creek 4330 or replace it?

The thing is, I have loved it since I first bought it 25 years ago. But its left channel went silent a month ago and the local repair shop (HiFi Heaven in Falls Church, Virginia) fixed it twice. Each time, it sounded great for a few days and then the left channel died again. Now my choices are (1) send it off or (2) replace it.

Any thoughts on either option? Where/what/etc?

Thanks, all!
scerwin
scerwin OP
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Yogiboy: my budget is, let’s say, $500 to $1000 for a new integrated amp. I’m also willing to try used gear even though this seems like jumping off a cliff. I don’t need any special features: the 4330 had everything I need (only one set of speakers, nothing optical, no phono, etc). Listening is almost entirely classical: symphonic, chamber, voice - pretty much everything.
scerwin OP
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Tgrisham: thanks, good to know. Which Von Schweickert speakers, exactly? 
schubert
7,386 posts
 
The mere fact that you ask the question means you should get something else .
timlub
2,041 posts
 
There are 4 or 5 good contenders for sale right here on Agon right now.  The closest in sound would probably be the Arcam A28.  It a bit high in my opinion, but there are a lot nice integrated amps out there that you can snag under $1000
scerwin OP
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Well, that's exactly what I'm asking. What nice integrated amps for under $1000 would you suggest snagging? 
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