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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
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jafant
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scerwin


Thank You for citing your review of HiFi Heaven. It is imperative to post positive and negative experiences regarding these dealers/retailers.

Whom is the Creek expert in California? Give a shout-out!


Happy Listening!

scerwin OP
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Hi jafant,

The Creek expert is Mitch Singerman. His name kept popping up in my research as a trusted and reliable repair guy and so I got in touch and described my bad experience at HiFi Heaven. He was wonderful to work with and did a fantastic repair job for a great price. I totally recommend him.
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It is really simple answer, you replace a 25 year old anything. 

Even if you get an older piece repaired many times another not related problem occurs, parts age, when a product gets to 20+ years it is a logical assumption to replace.

The othe part of the equation is that newer products generally sound better.

The little Rega Brio is rather amazing sounding for $1100 bucks, great phono stage, dynamic, punchy, great midrange Creek Like but better 

The Musical Fidelity stuff is good but less of that midrange warmth that the Rega will bring.

Listen to the Rega, Creek, and Arcam the newer Creek stuff is a bit cleaner and less Creek like of old, the Rega reminds us of Classic Creek very smooth, big presentation, clean midrange, the Rega has a bit more dynamic slam very engaging little amp.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Rega, Musical Fidelity dealers
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