Should I have my Luxman R-115 repaired?


Here's my situation. About a year ago I had a house fire which destroyed all my living room equipment.  I'm back in the house now and want to set up an interim system that I can use and enjoy. I have some of back up equipment, from a different part of the house, that seems to have survived.

What I have available is a pair of KEF Reference 105/3 full range speakers (4 ohm; 93db; rated 50-300 watts at 8 ohms). The foam surrounds and donuts for the bass drivers seem to be ok.  I have a Luxman R-115 (receiver rated at 70 watts per channel at 8 ohms). I realize it is not what you all would consider "Hi-Fi", but it used to sound pretty good. The Luxman needs some work, especially with the output for one channel, and a good going over. For "source",  I have an old Nakamichi CD player/changer (magazine style) and a Blue Ray device with RCA  audio outputs. I will also likely use an iPad to stream satellite radio into auxiliary inputs on the Luxman.  I listen to classical, jazz, acoustic, rock, world...well just about everything except opera, hip-hop and electronic.

If the Luxman will drive and be compatible with the KEFs, I would have something to use until upgrading at a later date (probably to a nice integrated with more modern technology). So, the question I am pondering is whether it's worth spending some dough for repairs to the Luxman or leave it in retirement.

Opinions??
larstusor

That sure is some beautiful country where you live.  My sister is in Asheville. 

Bill

i agree with willand, as i usually do--it's not worth fixing if it costs more than $150 or so. the real luxman collectibles are the earlier "suckface" models (rx101, rx102, etc.), which don't necessarily sound better, but are more sought-after and valuable.
Indeed you live in very nice far-aways, but would probably advise you to shop for tech in Chatanooga, Nashville or Atlanta.
From the stand point of person directly dealing with vintage audio sales and services, believe me it's well worth $150+parts to overhaul your receiver.
Fully overhauled unit sells near $500 and capable driving heavy speakers.
Moreover, you won't loose a dime when you will want to upgrade after "time passes". By simply dumping it you will certainly loose more. At least these units can be sold as-is for service or repair and still have value. 
Another option to try is getting Crown XLS1000 pro-audio 2ch amp for low $200's that has xlr and RCA unswitchable inputs and volume control for basically all your needs for the time being.