Any Audiophiles Out There

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Got my venerable Dunlop Systemdek III connected up to my even more venerable Rotel RX402 Receiver. Speakers are a new - a couple of years old Dali Zensor 1s.

I'm a little concerned about my dear old Rotel. Lots of lights out (which I could 'easily' replace if I could find the bulbs); radio buttons for power and speakers on/off feeling a bit sticky and ready to go; input selector knob every so slightly wobbly and also on way out I fear.

I could get this all sorted out - but what else has gone or is about to go in the internal gubbins that generate the signal that drives the speakers? Do I ditch it and get a new amp? I'd only really only looking budget land (up to say £200). Is it best to stick with my old amp for 'compatibility' reasons with my turntable - it was budget back in the day - though has always had good write-ups - or has technology moved on so much that a new amp will really make a difference sound-wise.

 

[DCB]

I was in the same situation a couple of years back. My old Technics amp was having some issues. I eventually went out and got myself a new amp that could do what I needed, phono input was a must as I still have a turntable. The difference was night and day. Don't know why I waited so long to get a new one. Have a good look around, listen , if possible, to what you might like and take it from there.

 

[CMAC]

Got my venerable Dunlop Systemdek III connected up to my even more venerable Rotel RX402 Receiver. Speakers are a new - a couple of years old Dali Zensor 1s.

I'm a little concerned about my dear old Rotel. Lots of lights out (which I could 'easily' replace if I could find the bulbs); radio buttons for power and speakers on/off feeling a bit sticky and ready to go; input selector knob every so slightly wobbly and also on way out I fear.

I could get this all sorted out - but what else has gone or is about to go in the internal gubbins that generate the signal that drives the speakers? Do I ditch it and get a new amp? I'd only really only looking budget land (up to say £200). Is it best to stick with my old amp for 'compatibility' reasons with my turntable - it was budget back in the day - though has always had good write-ups - or has technology moved on so much that a new amp will really make a difference sound-wise.

SILH, avforums.com is a better place and stacked high with experts

 

[IanG]

I'm a recovering naim-aholic and still frequent the pinkish audio forum, http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/ - Good bunch of guys and the occasional gal on there. I've bought quite a bit of second hand gear off there over the years and never had a problem.

You local dealer would be another option - PJ Hifi in Guildford seem well respected. Just like local golf Pro's these specialist shops need our support and usually are staffed with real enthusiasts and often have good trade in bargains as folks on the upgrade escalator move on up.

cheers

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I'm a recovering naim-aholic and still frequent the pinkish audio forum, http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/ - Good bunch of guys and the occasional gal on there. I've bought quite a bit of second hand gear off there over the years and never had a problem.

You local dealer would be another option - PJ Hifi in Guildford seem well respected. Just like local golf Pro's these specialist shops need our support and usually are staffed with real enthusiasts and often have good trade in bargains as folks on the upgrade escalator move on up.

cheers

I used PJ HiFi to refurbish my turntable - but their stuff tends to be on the pricey side for my budget. Good bunch mind.