Classe Audio as it existed as an independent Canadian manufacturer when those amps and preamp were made does not exist anymore.
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.
Also should I recap my DR-5 pre amp?
Thanks.
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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. |
kdrossNo 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 |
Thank you for the responses. My amps do not make any noise and are very quiet. No popping, humming, etc. My concern is after 1-2 days of connecting my DR-8 Classe Amps and DR-5 pre amp to my Thiel CS2 speakers, the woofers on both speakers went and need to be replaced. I do not know what caused the woofers to go. But I did play the speakers at a rather loud volume after installing the amps and wonder if that did my speakers in. Just do not want to cause more damage to my speakers or amps. |
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