Is age bad for solid state amps?


Hi everybody,
I am interested in get an Audio Research 100.2 amplifier.
As I know, the production of these amps was from 1998 to 2003.
I wonder if transistors, capacitors and other electronic parts have some deterioration with age.
Thanks.
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If you only get 10 years or so from a SS used component that cost a fraction of a new one, I say you win. If you can't get it fixed somewhere that is kinda sad, but I've owned some stuff that seems to go on forever. I still have an Adcom 535II that I use for a utility amp (secondary summer deck speakers) that sounds great and refuses to die.
Iv'e had decent Solid State amps for 38 years and the only issue I had was a blown fuse , do to my own duefesness . I leave them turned on all the l time .
Thanks Jaybo,
I apreciate your reply.
Most answers I received said that age deteriorates capacitors, even transistors and other parts.
Now I am thinking that maybe is not a very good idea to get a 100.2 amp at this time.
Best regards
Thanks, I apreciate your reply.
I already have an ARC D200, predecessor of the 100.2 (same output MET transistors, dimensions, wattage, etc) purchased with an ARC SP9 MkIII preamp in 1994.
I thought that both are now as when were new. Not a trace of hum or unbalanced channels, distortion, etc.
It is possible that I have not noticed a decrease in quality of my amps over the years.
I can replace capacitors, but if transistors are with some deterioration, thatÂ’s other thing and maybe is better not to buy a relatively old solid state amp.
Best regards