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Fix My Preamp vs. Buy Phono Stage

As I found out earlier, I have a problem with leaky caps in the phono stage of my preamp. I can either have the preamp repaired, or buy a separate phono stage. I do want to fix this annoying problem, I just don't want to spend lots of $$ to do it.

Also, since all the inputs, except phono, are quiet, can I just cannibalize caps from another input? I had a stroke about 6 years ago, so my coordination just aint what it used to be but I know my way around a soldering iron.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Lee
licoricepizza
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I don't know but do that pre have a tube for the phono section??--As sometimes that is all it can be.--Had that happen to my w/ my AR 9.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
I had a 1155 in 86-87.Used it with a 2200 amp for a year or so.Bought a Nakamichi CA5 and it was like blankets came off the speakers.Dont remember what I paid new,dont want to,good luck,Bob
cyclonicman
693 posts
 
Agree with Thorman unless the phono stage in your preamp was so good that fixing it would return a better value than purchasing an outboard phono stage.
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