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Amp repair...What to expect.

Just got my amp back from repair shop. I know there's a burn in period for new electronics, but would new caps, transistors, etc. result in a lack of detail in the sound? What are the typical changes to the sonics after service?

It's a Sunfire 300 and had every thing replaced except power caps; they did not need replacement. (Sunfire authorized service shop).

Many thanks.
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grannyring
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If Bill worked on your amp rest assured it will sing better than new with 50 hours or,so of burn in.
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lowrider57 OP
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Grannyring, dont know Bill. I checked for recommended Sunfire repair and bob & rita's is closed and Roland has a 8 to 10 week wait. I wont give the name of the shop, but they are in Pittsburgh and only service Carver and Sunfire.
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As I understand they've done the job on dead channel and as a matter of fact decided to replace the same elements in the live channel too. As a living studio and stage techie, I would probably be able to take a look at repair project done if you can post pictures of an open box. Output transistors in particular close-up.
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lowrider57 OP
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Marakanetz...you are correct, both channels caps and output transistors. And you've given me a kind offer. What is it u suspect; substandard parts?
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marakanetz
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I would take a look first. Not only substandard parts, but project testing datasheet. What have you been provided as your receipt? Any replaced element listings? How many transistors had been replaced? All details.
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