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Need to recap my Classe Audio DR-8 Amps - need suggestions

I recently purchased two Classe Audio DR-8 amps. The amps were barely used and are in mint condition, but I think I need to have them recapped due to being over 20 years old. I am guessing Classe Audio would be the best place to have the amps recapped, but I am not sure. Any suggestions where to have the amps recapped and what I should expect to pay?

Also should I recap my DR-5 pre amp?

Thanks.
kdross
jackd
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Classe Audio as it existed as an independent Canadian manufacturer when those amps and preamp were made does not exist anymore. 
gs5556
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You can try United Radio in East Syracuse NY or George Meyer AV in Los Angeles.

FYI: age is not a reason to replace capacitors. When they get worn out the amp will let you know with buzzing and loss of definition in the bass. If they work, leave 'em alone. I'll bet that's what those two will suggest as well.
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georgehifi
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kdross
I recently purchased two Classe Audio DR-8 amps. The amps were barely used and are in mint condition, but I think I need to have them recapped due to being over 20 years old.
No not really seeing they were barley used this should be tried first, all they would need is to be powered up very slowly 10-20 at a time over a few hours so all the electrolytic caps can "form" themselves again.
This can only be done by a tech using a big variac that can handle the power, other wise the variac will blow.

There is plenty to read on "forming old electrolytic caps" on Google.

Cheers George
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